1789 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1789 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in November 1789 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Samuel Johnston was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact number of votes cast in this election is unknown.[1]
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November 1789
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General election
On election day in November 1789, incumbent Federalist Governor Samuel Johnston was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Johnston was sworn in for his third term on November 18, 1789.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Samuel Johnston (incumbent) | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Federalist hold | ||||