1797 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1797 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held in November 1797 in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Ashe 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 1797
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General election
On election day in November 1797, incumbent Democratic-Republican governor Samuel Ashe was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Ashe was sworn in for his third term on December 5, 1797.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Samuel Ashe (incumbent) | 1 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 1 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||