The 1936 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Clyde R. Hoey defeated Republican nominee Gilliam Grissom with 66.69% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 24, 1936.
Democratic primary
Candidates Clyde R. Hoey, former U.S. Representative Ralph McDonald, State Representative Alexander H. Graham, incumbent Lieutenant Governor John A. McRae
Results
Republican convention
Candidates Gilliam Grissom, former North Carolina Collector of Internal Revenue Irvin B. Tucker, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Results
General election
Candidates Clyde R. Hoey, Democratic Gilliam Grissom, Republican
Results
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