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The 1864 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 4 August 1864 in order to elect the Governor of North Carolina. Incumbent conservative Governor Zebulon Vance won re-election against former member of the North Carolina Senate William Woods Holden. [1]
On election day, 4 August 1864, incumbent conservative Governor Zebulon Vance won re-election by a margin of 43,579 votes against his opponent William Woods Holden, thereby retaining the office of Governor. Vance was sworn in for his second term on 22 December 1864. [2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Zebulon Vance (incumbent) | 58,070 | 80.03 | |
| Nonpartisan | William Woods Holden | 14,491 | 19.97 | |
| Total votes | 72,561 | 100.00 | ||
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