1846 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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The 1846 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on August 6, 1846, in order to elect the governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Whig governor William Alexander Graham won re-election against Democratic nominee James B. Shepard.[1]
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August 6, 1846
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General election
On election day, August 6, 1846, incumbent Whig governor William Alexander Graham won re-election by a margin of 7,859 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee James B. Shepard, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Graham was sworn in for his second term on January 1, 1847.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Whig | William Alexander Graham (incumbent) | 43,486 | 54.97 | |
| Democratic | James B. Shepard | 35,627 | 45.03 | |
| Total votes | 79,113 | 100.00 | ||
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