1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 24, 1834, in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Whig governor David L. Swain was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against Democratic candidate and incumbent member of the North Carolina Senate William Dunn Moseley.[1]
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November 24, 1834
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General election
On election day, November 24, 1834, incumbent Whig governor David L. Swain was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 8 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee William Dunn Moseley, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Swain was sworn in for his third term on December 10, 1834.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whig | David L. Swain (incumbent) | 97 | 51.05 | |
| Democratic | William Dunn Moseley | 89 | 46.84 | |
| Scattering | 4 | 2.11 | ||
| Total votes | 190 | 100.00 | ||
| Whig hold | ||||
