1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee Locke Craig defeated Progressive nominee Iredell Meares with 61.35% of the vote.

1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election
November 5, 1912
 
Nominee Locke Craig Iredell Meares Thomas Settle
Party Democratic Progressive Republican
Popular vote 149,975 49,930 43,625
Percentage 61.35% 20.42% 17.84%
Governor before election

William Walton Kitchin
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Locke Craig
Democratic

Elections in North Carolina

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Locke Craig, Democratic
  • Thomas Settle, Republican

Other candidates

  • Iredell Meares, Progressive
  • H.E. Hodges, Socialist

Results
1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Locke Craig 149,975 61.35%
Progressive Iredell Meares 49,930 20.42%
Republican Thomas Settle 43,625 17.84%
Socialist H.E. Hodges 944 0.39%
Majority 100,045
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. Elections". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2020-06-10.
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