1968 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election

The 1968 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Hoyt Patrick Taylor Jr. defeated Republican nominee Don H. Garren with 55.36% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 4, 1968.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Hoyt Patrick Taylor Jr., former Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives
• Margaret T. Harper
• Frank M. Matlock

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

• Don H. Garren, State Representative
• Trosper N. Combs

Results

General election

Candidates

• Hoyt Patrick Taylor Jr., Democratic
• Don H. Garren, Republican

Results

References