Superintendent Elbert B. Norton announced his resignation date as July 1. Clifton Pannell was chosen as the appointee to the position by governor Chauncey Sparks, but Pannell died in May, prior to taking office.[1] A special primary election was scheduled for July 30, which A. R. Meadows, who was appointed to the position the same month, was unopposed for the nomination.[2]
- A. R. Meadows, incumbent superintendent (appointed following the death of Pannell)[3]
- Clifton Pannell, appointed superintendent (never took office)[1]
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