1960 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1960 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Terry Sanford defeated Republican nominee Robert L. Gavin with 54.45% of the vote.

1960 North Carolina gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960

Nominee Terry Sanford Robert L. Gavin Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 735,248 613,975 Percentage 54.45% 45.47%

County results Sanford:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Gavin:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election Luther H. Hodges Democratic Elected Governor Terry Sanford Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 28, 1960.[1]

Candidates

• Terry Sanford, former State Senator
• I. Beverly Lake Sr., attorney
• Malcolm B. Seawell, North Carolina Attorney General
• John Davis Larkins Jr., former State Senator

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Terry Sanford	269,463	41.26
	Democratic	I. Beverly Lake Sr.	181,692	27.82
	Democratic	Malcolm B. Seawell	101,148	15.49
	Democratic	John Davis Larkins Jr.	100,757	15.43
Total votes			653,060	100.00

Democratic primary runoff results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Terry Sanford	352,133	56.07
	Democratic	I. Beverly Lake Sr.	275,905	43.93
Total votes			628,038	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Terry Sanford, Democratic
• Robert L. Gavin, Republican

Results

1960 North Carolina gubernatorial election[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Terry Sanford	735,248	54.45%
	Republican	Robert L. Gavin	613,975	45.47%
Majority			121,273
Turnout			1,350,360
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "North Carolina Manual". 1991. Retrieved 2019-05-28.
2. Cook, Rhodes (26 October 2017). America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781506368993. Retrieved 2019-05-28.