1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election
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1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election
| Nominee | David L. Swain | William Dunn Moseley |
|---|---|---|
| Party | Whig | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 97 | 89 |
| Percentage | 51.05% | 46.84% |
The 1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 24 November 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]
General election
[edit ]On election day, 24 November 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 10 December 1834.[2]
Results
[edit ]| 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 | ||||
References
[edit ]- ^ "David Lowry Swain". National Governors Association . Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. July 12, 2008. Retrieved May 17, 2024.