1972 North Carolina gubernatorial election|
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Holshouser: 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90%
Bowles: 40-50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% |
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The 1972 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Republican nominee James Holshouser defeated Democratic nominee Skipper Bowles with 51% of the vote. Holshouser thus became the first Republican elected governor of the state since 1896.
This election was also the first time in a century (since the 1872 election) that a Republican candidate won an outright majority of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 6, 1972.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
22.8% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.[2]
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
4.9% of the voting age population participated in the Republican primary.[2]
Results
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- James Holshouser, Republican
- Skipper Bowles, Democratic
Other candidates
- Arlis F. Pettyjohn, American
Results
References
Works cited
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