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The 1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee Locke Craig defeated Progressive nominee Iredell Meares with 61.35% of the vote.

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

  • Locke Craig, Democratic
  • Thomas Settle, Republican

Other candidates

  • Iredell Meares, Progressive
  • H.E. Hodges, Socialist

Results

1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Locke Craig 149,975 61.35%
Progressive Iredell Meares 49,930 20.42%
Republican Thomas Settle 43,625 17.84%
Socialist H.E. Hodges 944 0.39%
Majority 100,045
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Kalb, Deborah (December 24, 2015). Guide to U.S. Elections. CQ Press. ISBN 9781483380353. Retrieved June 10, 2020.