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The1826 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on December 27, 1826, in order to elect thegovernor of North Carolina.IncumbentDemocratic-Republican governorHutchins Gordon Burton was re-elected by theNorth Carolina General Assembly as he ran unopposed.[1]
On election day, December 27, 1826, incumbentDemocratic-Republican governorHutchins Gordon Burton was re-elected by theNorth Carolina General Assembly, thereby retaining Democratic-Republican control over the office of governor. Burton was sworn in for his third term on December 29, 1826.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Hutchins Gordon Burton (incumbent) | 100 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 100 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic-Republicanhold | ||||