For related races, see 1912 United States gubernatorial elections.
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The 1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee Locke Craig defeated Progressive nominee Iredell Meares with 61.35% of the vote.
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The 1912 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1912. Democratic nominee Locke Craig defeated Progressive nominee Iredell Meares with 61.35% of the vote.
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Other candidates
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Locke Craig | 149,975 | 61.35% | ||
| Progressive | Iredell Meares | 49,930 | 20.42% | ||
| Republican | Thomas Settle | 43,625 | 17.84% | ||
| Socialist | H.E. Hodges | 944 | 0.39% | ||
| Majority | 100,045 | ||||
| Turnout | |||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
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