The 1976 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic nominee Jim Hunt defeated Republican nominee David T. Flaherty with 64.99% of the vote.
This election marked the last time an incumbent North Carolina governor was ineligible to run for reelection to a second term before the adoption of an amendment allowing such runs.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on August 17, 1976.
Democratic primary Candidates Jim Hunt, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Edward O'Herron Jr., chairman of Eckerd Drugs and former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives George Wood, former member of the North Carolina SenateNCpedia: Jim Hunt Thomas Strickland, incumbent member of the North Carolina Senate Andy Barker, incumbent Mayor of Love Valley, North Carolina
17.6% of the voting age population participated in the Democratic primary.
Results
Republican primary Candidates David Flaherty, former State Senator Coy Privette, Baptist pastor Jacob F. Alexander, former North Carolina Secretary of Transportation Wallace McCall
3% of the voting age population participated in the Republican primary.
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Jim Hunt, Democratic David T. Flaherty, Republican
Other candidates Herbert F. Seawell Jr., American Arlan K. Andrews, Libertarian
Results
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