1936 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1936 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1936. Democratic nominee Clyde R. Hoey defeated Republican nominee Gilliam Grissom with 66.69% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 24, 1936.

Candidates

 * Clyde R. Hoey, former U.S. Representative
 * Ralph McDonald, State Representative
 * Alexander H. Graham, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * John A. McRae

Candidates

 * Gilliam Grissom, former North Carolina Collector of Internal Revenue
 * Irvin B. Tucker, former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina

Candidates

 * Clyde R. Hoey, Democratic
 * Gilliam Grissom, Republican