David L. Swain
★ Governor
- Born
- January 4, 1801
- Died
- August 27, 1868
- Age at death
- 67
- Home state
- North Carolina
- Party
- Whig
- Years in office
- 3 years as governor
- On the ballot
- 1832–1834
3-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Swain296
Opponents174
3
Elections run
Between 1832 and 1834, David L. Swain ran in 3 governor elections, winning all 3. Swain's biggest single-election total was 100 votes, in the 1833 governor election in North Carolina. Swain's closest win came in the 1834 governor election in North Carolina, decided by 8 votes.
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How many votes has David L. Swain received?
David L. Swain has received 296 popular votes across 3 U.S. elections, with a career record of 3–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | GovernorNorth Carolina | Won | 9751.05% | William Moseley |
| 1833 | GovernorNorth Carolina | Won | 100100% | — |
| 1832 | GovernorNorth Carolina | Won | 9951.03% | Richard Dobbs Spaight Jr. |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q884068). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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