| Candidate | Votes | % of votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Marshall | 271,437 | 33.47% |
|
| Gene Kelly | 189,087 | 23.32% |
|
| Frances M. "Poppy" Northcutt | 157,376 | 19.41% |
|
| Norman Lanford | 119,571 | 14.74% |
|
| Bennie Ray | 73,487 | 9.06% |
|
