The 1948 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948. Democratic nominee W. Kerr Scott defeated Republican nominee George M. Pritchard with 73.16% of the vote. This was the first gubernatorial election in North Carolina where a woman appeared on the ballot.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 29, 1948.
Democratic primary
Candidates W. Kerr Scott, former North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Charles M. Johnson, North Carolina State Treasurer R. Mayne Albright Oscar G. Barker W.F. Stanley Olla Ray Boyd
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates W. Kerr Scott, Democratic George M. Pritchard, Republican
Other candidates Mary Price, Progressive
Results
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