The 1920 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1920. Democratic nominee Cameron A. Morrison defeated Republican nominee John J. Parker with 57.2% of the vote. Both were attorneys in private practice at the time.
Primary elections Only the Democratic Party held a primary election for the gubernatorial nomination at the time.North Carolina Manual, 1921. pages 312-316. Because no candidate won an absolute majority in the first round on June 5, a second primary (or "runoff") was held on July 3, 1920.
Democratic primary
Candidates O. Max Gardner, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina Cameron A. Morrison, former state senator Robert N. Page, former member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Results
General election
Candidates Cameron Morrison, Democratic John J. Parker, Republican William B. Taylor, Socialist
Results
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