| Candidate | Votes | % of votes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Hudson | 111,104 | 25.23% |
|
| Jerry E. Smith | 47,379 | 10.76% |
|
| Murff F. Bledsoe | 45,360 | 10.30% |
|
| Forrest Lumpkin | 34,893 | 7.92% |
|
| William Harrison Ray | 31,676 | 7.19% |
|
| Jeffrey Brian Keck | 31,600 | 7.18% |
|
| John C. Moncure | 21,110 | 4.79% |
|
Cheryl Johnson
|
117,201 | 26.62% |
|
