1866 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1866 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on October 18, 1866. Incumbent Democrat Jonathan Worth defeated National Union nominee Alfred Dockery with 75.87% of the vote.

1866 North Carolina gubernatorial election

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NomineeJonathan WorthAlfred Dockery
PartyDemocraticNational Union
Popular vote34,25010,759
Percentage75.87%23.83%

Governor before election

Jonathan Worth
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jonathan Worth
Democratic

General election

Candidates

  • Jonathan Worth, Democratic
  • Alfred Dockery, National Union

Results

1866 North Carolina gubernatorial election[1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
DemocraticJonathan Worth (incumbent) 34,250 75.87%
National UnionAlfred Dockery10,75923.83%
Majority23,491
Turnout
Democratic holdSwing

References