The 1976 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Democratic nominee

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defeated Republican nominee David T. Flaherty with 64.99% of the vote. , this marks the last occasion that the following counties have voted Democratic in a gubernatorial election:

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, and Wilkes.

Primary elections

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s were held on August 17, 1976.

Democratic primary

Candidates

, incumbent

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* Edward O'Herron Jr., chairman of

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and former member of the

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* George Wood, former member of the North Carolina SenateNCpedia: Jim Hunt
/ref> * Thomas Strickland, incumbent member of the North Carolina Senate * Andy Barker, incumbent Mayor of

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Results

Republican primary

Candidates

* David Flaherty, former

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, Baptist pastor *Jacob F. Alexander, former North Carolina Secretary of Transportation *Wallace McCall

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates *Jim Hunt, Democratic *David T. Flaherty, Republican Other candidates *Herbert F. Seawell Jr., American * Arlan K. Andrews, Libertarian

Results

References

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