1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Robert W. Scott defeated Republican nominee Jim Gardner with 52.70% of the vote.

1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election
November 5, 1968
 
Nominee Robert W. Scott Jim Gardner
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 821,233 737,075
Percentage 52.70% 47.30%
County results
Scott:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Gardner:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Governor before election

Dan K. Moore
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Robert W. Scott
Democratic

Elections in North Carolina

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 4, 1968.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Robert W. Scott 337,368 48.12
Democratic J. Melville Broughton Jr. 233,924 33.37
Democratic Reginald A. Hawkins 129,808 18.52
Total votes 701,100 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Gardner 113,584 72.78
Republican John L. Stickley 42,483 27.22
Total votes 156,067 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Robert W. Scott, Democratic
  • Jim Gardner, Republican

Results
1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Robert W. Scott 821,233 52.70%
Republican Jim Gardner 737,075 47.30%
Majority 84,158
Turnout 1,558,308
Democratic hold Swing
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References
  1. "North Carolina Manual". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  2. Congressional Record
  3. "America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
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