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The1811 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 7, 1811, in order to elect theGovernor of North Carolina.Democratic-Republican candidate and former member of theNorth Carolina House of RepresentativesWilliam Hawkins was elected by theNorth Carolina General Assembly againstDemocratic-Republican candidate James Mebane.[1]
On election day, December 7, 1811,Democratic-Republican candidateWilliam Hawkins was elected by theNorth Carolina General Assembly by a margin of 35 votes against his opponentDemocratic-Republican candidate James Mebane, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of Governor. Hawkins was sworn in as the 17thGovernor of North Carolina on December 9, 1811.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | William Hawkins | 97 | 54.80 | |
| Democratic-Republican | James Mebane | 62 | 35.03 | |
| Scattering | 18 | 10.17 | ||
| Total votes | 177 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republicanhold | ||||
