1972 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1972 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1972. Democratic nominee Jim Hunt defeated Republican nominee John A. Walker with 56.69% of the vote.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 6, 1972.

Candidates

 * Jim Hunt, attorney
 * Roy G. Sowers Jr.
 * Margaret T. Harper
 * Allen C. Barbee, former State Representative
 * Reginald L. Frazier

Candidates

 * John A. Walker, businessman
 * Norman H. Joyner, former State Senator

Candidates
Major party candidates
 * Jim Hunt, Democratic
 * John A. Walker, Republican

Other candidates
 * Benjamin G. McLendon, American