1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Robert W. Scott defeated Republican nominee Jim Gardner with 52.70% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 4, 1968.

Candidates

 * Robert W. Scott, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
 * J. Melville Broughton Jr., attorney and chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party
 * Reginald A. Hawkins, civil rights activist and dentist

Candidates

 * Jim Gardner, U.S. Representative
 * John L. Stickley

Candidates

 * Robert W. Scott, Democratic
 * Jim Gardner, Republican