1972 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 1972 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic nominee Jim Hunt defeated Republican nominee John A. Walker with 56.69% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 6, 1972.[1]
Candidates
- Jim Hunt, attorney
- Roy G. Sowers Jr.
- Margaret T. Harper
- Allen C. Barbee, former State Representative
- Reginald L. Frazier
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Hunt | 329,727 | 43.77 | |
| Democratic | Roy G. Sowers Jr. | 177,016 | 23.50 | |
| Democratic | Margaret T. Harper | 151,819 | 20.15 | |
| Democratic | Allen C. Barbee | 51,602 | 6.85 | |
| Democratic | Reginald L. Frazier | 43,228 | 5.74 | |
| Total votes | 753,392 | 100.00 | ||
Candidates
- John A. Walker, businessman
- Norman H. Joyner, former State Senator
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John A. Walker | 99,361 | 65.93 | |
| Republican | Norman H. Joyner | 51,354 | 34.07 | |
| Total votes | 150,715 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Jim Hunt, Democratic
- John A. Walker, Republican
Other candidates
- Benjamin G. McLendon, American
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Hunt | 812,602 | 56.69% | ||
| Republican | John A. Walker | 612,002 | 42.69% | ||
| American | Benjamin G. McLendon | 8,865 | 0.62% | ||
| Majority | 200,600 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "North Carolina Manual". North Carolina Secretary of State. 1972. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
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