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.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 4, 1968.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Robert W. Scott, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• J. Melville Broughton Jr., attorney and chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party
• Reginald A. Hawkins, civil rights activist and dentist

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Jim Gardner, U.S. Representative
• John L. Stickley

Results

General election

Candidates

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

Results

References

1. 2024 North Carolina gubernatorial election
2. 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial election
3. 2016 North Carolina gubernatorial election
4. 2012 North Carolina gubernatorial election
5. 1968 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election
6. 1988 North Carolina gubernatorial election
7. 2024 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election
8. 1976 North Carolina gubernatorial election
9. 2000 North Carolina gubernatorial election
10. 1996 North Carolina gubernatorial election
11. 2008 North Carolina gubernatorial election
12. 1992 North Carolina gubernatorial election
13. 1868 North Carolina gubernatorial election
14. 1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election
15. 1952 North Carolina gubernatorial election
16. 1984 North Carolina gubernatorial election
17. 2004 North Carolina gubernatorial election
18. 1972 North Carolina gubernatorial election
19. 1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election
20. 1980 North Carolina gubernatorial election