The 1944 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1944. Democratic nominee Lynton Y. Ballentine defeated Republican nominee George L. Greene with 69.61% of the vote.

Primary elections Primary elections were held on May 27, 1944.

Democratic primary

Candidates Lynton Y. Ballentine, former State Senator William I. Halstead, State Senator Jamie T. Lyda

Results

Republican primary

Candidates George L. Greene A. Harold Morgan Robert L. Lovelace

Results

General election

Candidates Lynton Y. Ballentine, Democratic George L. Greene, Republican

Results

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