1980 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election
The 1980 North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 4, 1980. Democratic incumbent James C. Green defeated Republican nominee Bill Cobey with 53.20% of the vote.
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Primary elections
Primary elections were held on May 6, 1980.[1]
Candidates
- James C. Green, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
- Carl J. Stewart Jr., Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives
- Clyde Pulley
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James C. Green (incumbent) | 367,964 | 50.94 | |
| Democratic | Carl J. Stewart Jr. | 341,257 | 47.24 | |
| Democratic | Clyde Pulley | 13,192 | 1.83 | |
| Total votes | 722,413 | 100.00 | ||
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- James C. Green, Democratic
- Bill Cobey, Republican
Other candidates
- Craig Franklin, Libertarian
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | James C. Green (incumbent) | 942,549 | 53.20% | ||
| Republican | Bill Cobey | 814,082 | 45.95% | ||
| Libertarian | Craig Franklin | 14,998 | 0.85% | ||
| Majority | 128,467 | ||||
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| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
References
- "North Carolina Manual". North Carolina Secretary of State. 1980. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
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