1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1810 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 1, 1810, in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former Adjutant General of North Carolina Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against incumbent Democratic-Republican governor David Stone.[1]
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December 1, 1810
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General election
On election day, December 1, 1810, Democratic-Republican candidate Benjamin Smith was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 13 votes against his opponent incumbent Democratic-Republican governor David Stone, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Smith was sworn in for his second term on December 5, 1810.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Benjamin Smith | 97 | 53.59 | |
| Democratic-Republican | David Stone (incumbent) | 84 | 46.41 | |
| Total votes | 181 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||