1811 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1811 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 7, 1811, in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives William Hawkins was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Democratic-Republican candidate James Mebane.[1]
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December 7, 1811
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General election
On election day, December 7, 1811, Democratic-Republican candidate William Hawkins was elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 35 votes against his opponent Democratic-Republican candidate James Mebane, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Hawkins was sworn in as the 17th Governor of North Carolina on December 9, 1811.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | William Hawkins | 97 | 54.80 | |
| Democratic-Republican | James Mebane | 62 | 35.03 | |
| Scattering | 18 | 10.17 | ||
| Total votes | 177 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republican hold | ||||