Pat Taylor Elected Tar Heel State Lieutenant Governor
In North Carolina 1948 election Democrat H. Pat Taylor Jr. defeated Republican Don R. Garren and Progressive Kenneth Harris to become lieutenant governor under Gov. W. Kerr Scott. Earlier returns showed Taylor leading by over 90,000 votes with 1,665 of 2,198 precincts counted. Taylor stressed legislative experience and declined to discuss broader issues while Garren campaigned for election law reform and openness in government.
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Veteran Senators Toppled By Voters
Washington AP reports voters shifted control in the Senate with Republicans gaining at least four seats. Barry Goldwater won in Arizona and Florida, aiding GOP gains while Democratic incumbents Joe Clark of Pennsylvania and Mike Monroney of Oklahoma lost. Incomplete returns suggested Republicans held 58 or 59 seats with further shifts possible.
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Senate Races Showcase Mixed Outcomes Across States
The 1967 races show Democrats winning most Senate seats with limited opposition while Republicans hoped for gains but fell short. Notable incumbents and nominees, including Monroney and Brewster, were defeated amid Vietnam war debates and spending battles. Parliament contests also affected House seats with several incumbents running unopposed.
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North Carolina approves amendments to set pay and modernize constitution
In Raleigh AP report, voters approved two constitutional amendments. The pay measure allows the General Assembly to set its own pay for future sessions, while the second amendment removes archaic language to align representation with population and comply with the one person, one vote standard.
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How North Carolina Voted in the State Elections
Readout of North Carolina results by precincts across multiple offices. Governors, Senate, Lieutenant Governor, Public Instruction, Attorney General, Commissioner roles, and ballot questions show party breakdowns and vote totals for D and R candidates with precinct counts and percentages where legible.
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GOP Retains Seat Mix in North Carolina Delegation
The Associated Press reports Republicans gain one seat in North Carolina while Democrats hold the rest. In the 1st and 3rd districts Walter Jones and David Henderson won reelection amid GOP challenges. in the 11th Roy Taylor faced Scott Harvey. the 9th and 10th districts saw unopposed incumbents, with Mizell and Roth contesting in the 5th and 3rd. The new lineup leaves Republicans at seven and Democrats at four in the U.S. House, reshaping the state’s congressional delegation.
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First Negro Woman Named To Congress
NEW YORK AP. When Congress convenes in January it will have its first Negro woman Shirley Chisholm a Democrat who beat James Farmer in Brooklyn. A former New York Assemblywoman she pressed reform measures and led debates on party practices. Born in Bedford Stuyvesant she studied at Brooklyn College and Columbia and built a career in teaching and child welfare before entering politics. Her win marks a milestone for minority women in national leadership.
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Nixon Strength in South Stalls Wallace Vote Split
Nixon carried key Southern states while Wallace s drive weakened GOP state party building. Florida's Edward J. Gurney won the Senate seat, the first for Republicans since Reconstruction, as Wallace backers split their ballots. Democratic gains followed in Georgia North Carolina and South Carolina with incumbents or Democratic challengers winning sizable victories.
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Gubernatorial Race Narrows in Key North Carolina Counties
The campaign featured close margins as Scott won Mecklenburg by about 10 000 votes while Nixon led by 25 000 there. Guilford saw Nixon ahead by 6 000 but Scott carried it by 5 000. Forsyth favored Nixon by 8 000. Scott trailed by 1 500. Gardner had pockets of strength in Republican western mountains where Lt. Gov. Bennett won 13 of 24 counties. Campaign tactics differed, with Gardner emphasizing TV ads and rallies, while Scott pursued a face to face rural tour and shopfront outreach.
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Four Die In Wreck In Fayetteville Police Chase
Four persons died Tuesday when a car fleeing police at over 100 mph struck another vehicle broadside in Fayetteville. Two victims died at the scene, two later from injuries. Identified victims include Ennis Premnae, Lola Wallace, Jerome Paschal, and Lewis Browder. Others from Fort Bragg involved were injured.
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