1996 North Carolina gubernatorial election

1996 North Carolina gubernatorial election
	County results Hunt: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%; Hayes: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70%
Governor before election; Jim Hunt; Democratic	Elected Governor ; Jim Hunt; Democratic

The 1996 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on 5 November 1996. The general election was fought between the Democratic nominee, incumbent Governor Jim Hunt and the Republican nominee, state representative Robin Hayes. Hunt won by 56% to 43%, winning his fourth term as governor.