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NC Auditor

RACE DETAILS

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> United States > North Carolina > Auditor

Office

Auditor

Type

General Election

Filing Deadline

00, 1896 - 12:00pm

Polls Open

November 03, 1896 - 06:00am

Polls Close

November 03, 1896 - 08:00pm

Term Start

January 12, 1897 - 12:00pm

Term End

January 15, 1901 - 12:00pm

Contributor

Chronicler

Last Modified

Chronicler May 10, 2020 06:18am

Data Sources

NC Manual 1989, p. 499; account of state canvass published in the Clinton Caucasian, 12/3/1896

Description

Republican Nomination
The Republican state convention on 5/15 nominated Ruff Henderson. He withdrew from the race on 10/21 so Ayer could appear on the Republican ticket.

Populist and Fusion Nomination
The Populist state convention nominated Ayer unanimously on the first ballot. He became the Republican nominee on 10/21.

Prohibition Nomination
The Prohibition state convention on 8/19 nominated Sherrill.

National Prohibition Nomination
The National Prohibition state convention on 8/21 nominated John R. Miller. He later withdrew from the race and was replaced on the ballot with C.P. Howerton. However, in some locations, Miller's name remained on the ballot.