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.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 6, 1980.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• James C. Green, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• Carl J. Stewart Jr., Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives
• Clyde Pulley

Results

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• James C. Green, Democratic
• Bill Cobey, Republican

Other candidates

• Craig Franklin, Libertarian

Results

References