1960 North Carolina gubernatorial election

1960 North Carolina gubernatorial election

November 8, 1960
 
Nominee Terry Sanford Robert L. Gavin
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 735,248 613,975
Percentage 54.45% 45.47%

County results
Sanford:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90%
Gavin:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Luther H. Hodges
Democratic

Elected Governor

Terry Sanford
Democratic

The 1960 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1960. Democratic nominee Terry Sanford defeated Republican nominee Robert L. Gavin with 54.45% of the vote.