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The1834 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 24 November 1834 in order to elect thegovernor of North Carolina.IncumbentWhig governorDavid L. Swain was re-elected by theNorth Carolina General Assembly againstDemocratic candidate and incumbent member of theNorth Carolina SenateWilliam Dunn Moseley.[1]
On election day, 24 November 1834, incumbentWhig governorDavid L. Swain was re-elected by theNorth Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 8 votes against his opponentDemocratic nomineeWilliam Dunn Moseley, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of governor. Swain was sworn in for his third term on 10 December 1834.[2]
| 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 | ||
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