1790 North Carolina gubernatorial election

1790 North Carolina gubernatorial election
November 17, 1790
 
Nominee Alexander Martin
Party Federalist
Popular vote 151
Percentage 98.69%
Governor before election

Alexander Martin
Federalist

Elected Governor

Alexander Martin
Federalist

The 1790 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 17, 1790, in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Federalist Governor Alexander Martin was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly against former Federalist member of the North Carolina Senate Charles Johnson.[1]

General election

On election day, November 17, 1790, incumbent Federalist Governor Alexander Martin was re-elected by the North Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 149 votes against his opponent Federalist candidate Charles Johnson, thereby retaining Federalist control over the office of Governor. Martin was sworn in for his fifth overall term on December 9, 1790.[2]

Results

North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1790
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Alexander Martin (incumbent) 151 98.69
Federalist Charles Johnson 2 1.31
Total votes 153 100.00
Federalist hold

References

  1. ^ "Alexander Martin". National Governors Association. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  2. ^ "NC Governor". ourcampaigns.com. February 12, 2008. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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