The 1892 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892. Democratic nominee Elias Carr defeated Republican nominee David M. Furches with 48.3% of the vote. Harry Skinner unsuccessfully ran for the Populist nomination.
Democratic convention The Democratic convention was held on May 18, 1892.
Candidates Elias Carr, President of the North Carolina Farmer's Association Thomas Michael Holt, incumbent Governor George W. Sanderlin, Auditor of North Carolina Julian Carr, businessman Sydenham Benoni Alexander, U.S. Representative Thomas Jordan Jarvis, former Governor
Results The results of the balloting were as follows:
Gubernatorial Ballot1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th E. Carr 112123.6127170344627.3J. S. Carr157157.8157.6137227243.9Holt407402.67385.5371295107.8Sanderlin283306.8332.432013627Jarvis83.39Alexander14
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Elias Carr, Democratic David M. Furches, Republican
Other candidates Wyatt P. Exum, People's James M. Templeton, Prohibition
Results
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