James C. Gardner

Republican

Governor candidate from North Carolina

Governor

Electoral Grade

C-

-13.0 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 16% of candidates2 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts.

Races

0-2

W-L (0%)

+7.5

Avg Margin

1968–1992

Career Span

Best: +9.5 (1992 Governor)Worst: 5.4 (1968 Governor)

Career Margin Trend2 races

1,121,955

Candidate Votes

43.2%

Vote %

2,595,184

Total Votes

+9.5%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-10.3

Race Score

-10.3

vs. State Pres.

D-0.8

State Pres.