1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on August 1, 1872. Incumbent Republican Tod Robinson Caldwell, who defeated Thomas Settle and Oliver H. Dockery for the Republican nomination, defeated Democratic nominee Augustus Summerfield Merrimon, who defeated James Madison Leach and Daniel Moreau Barringer for the Democratic nomination, with 50.49% of the vote.

1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election

August 1, 1872
 
Nominee Tod Robinson Caldwell Augustus Summerfield Merrimon
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 98,630 96,731
Percentage 50.49% 49.51%

Governor before election

Tod Robinson Caldwell
Republican

Elected Governor

Tod Robinson Caldwell
Republican

General election

Candidates

  • Tod Robinson Caldwell, Republican
  • Augustus Summerfield Merrimon, Democratic

Results

1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Tod Robinson Caldwell (incumbent) 98,630 50.49%
Democratic Augustus Summerfield Merrimon 96,731 49.51%
Majority 1,899
Turnout
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. Kalb, Deborah (24 December 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
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