North Carolina gubernatorial election
1842 North Carolina gubernatorial election![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Flag_of_North_Carolina.svg/50px-Flag_of_North_Carolina.svg.png)
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| | | Nominee | John Motley Morehead | Louis D. Henry | | Party | Whig | Democratic | Popular vote | 39,596 | 35,024 | Percentage | 53.06% | 46.94% | |
Governor before election John Motley Morehead Whig | Elected Governor John Motley Morehead Whig | |
The 1842 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 August 1842 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent Whig Governor John Motley Morehead won re-election against Democratic nominee Louis D. Henry.[1]
General election
On election day, 4 August 1842, incumbent Whig Governor John Motley Morehead won re-election by a margin of 4,572 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Louis D. Henry, thereby retaining Whig control over the office of Governor. Morehead was sworn in for his second term on 31 December 1842.[2]
Results
North Carolina gubernatorial election, 1842 Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Whig | John Motley Morehead (incumbent) | 39,596 | 53.06 |
| Democratic | Louis D. Henry | 35,024 | 46.94 |
Total votes | 74,620 | 100.00 |
| Whig hold |
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