1964 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 1964 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964. Democratic nominee Robert W. Scott defeated Republican nominee Clifford L. Bell with 60.77% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 30, 1964.[1]
Candidates
- Robert W. Scott
- H. Clifton Blue, former Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- John R. Jordan Jr., State Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert W. Scott | 308,992 | 43.85 | |
| Democratic | H. Clifton Blue | 255,424 | 36.25 | |
| Democratic | John R. Jordan Jr. | 140,277 | 19.91 | |
| Total votes | 704,693 | 100.00 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert W. Scott | 373,027 | 50.96 | |
| Democratic | H. Clifton Blue | 359,000 | 49.04 | |
| Total votes | 732,027 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- Clifford L. Bell, Insurance executive
- Robert A. Flynt
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Clifford L. Bell | 40,143 | 73.28 | |
| Republican | Robert A. Flynt | 14,640 | 26.72 | |
| Total votes | 54,783 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
- Robert W. Scott, Democratic
- Clifford L. Bell, Republican
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert W. Scott | 815,994 | 60.77% | ||
| Republican | Clifford L. Bell | 526,727 | 39.23% | ||
| Majority | 289,267 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "North Carolina Manual". North Carolina Secretary of State. 1964. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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