1952 North Carolina gubernatorial election
The 1952 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1952. Democratic nominee William B. Umstead defeated Republican nominee Herbert F. "Chub" Seawell Jr. with 67.50% of the vote.
Seawell, an attorney, followed in the footsteps of his father, Herbert, Sr., who had lost the 1928 North Carolina gubernatorial election.s were held on May 31, 1952.Candidates
General election
Candidates
- William B. Umstead, Democratic
- Herbert F. "Chub" Seawell Jr., Republican
Results
