James T \"jim\" Broyhill
Republican
Won 5 consecutive elections (1976–1984)
US SenateUS House
Electoral Grade
B+
+16.8 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 68% of candidates4 graded races
Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.
6
Races
5-1
W-L (83%)
-49.1
Avg Margin
1976–1986
Career Span
Best: +3.5 (1986 Senate)Worst: -100.0 (1978 House)
Career Margin Trend6 races
Career Timeline
767,668
Candidate Votes
48.2%
Vote %
1,591,330
Total Votes
+3.5%
Margin
Electoral Performance
-27.5
Race Score
-27.5
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-24.0
State Pres.