1952 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1952 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Democratic nominee William B. Umstead defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. "Chub" Seawell Jr. with 67.50% of the vote.

Seawell, an attorney, followed in the footsteps of his father, Herbert Sr., who had lost the 1928 North Carolina gubernatorial election.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 31, 1952.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• William B. Umstead, former United States Senator
• Hubert E. Olive, former judge of the North Carolina Superior Court
• Manley R. Dunaway

Results

General election

Candidates

• William B. Umstead, Democratic
• Herbert F. "Chub" Seawell Jr., Republican

Results

References

1. 2024 North Carolina gubernatorial election
2. 2020 North Carolina gubernatorial election
3. 2016 North Carolina gubernatorial election
4. 1952 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election
5. 2012 North Carolina gubernatorial election
6. 2024 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election
7. 1988 North Carolina 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. 1952 Louisiana gubernatorial election
15. 1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election
16. 1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election
17. 1984 North Carolina gubernatorial election
18. 1872 North Carolina gubernatorial election
19. 2004 North Carolina gubernatorial election
20. 1972 North Carolina gubernatorial election