Terry Sanford

Democratic

3 races across Senate, Governor

US SenateGovernor

Electoral Grade

B-

+0.3 pts

avg overperformance

Better than 44% of candidates3 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

Races

1-2

W-L (33%)

-3.5

Avg Margin

1960–1992

Career Span

Best: +3.5 (1986 Senate)Worst: -10.1 (1960 Governor)

Career Margin Trend3 races

1,194,015

Candidate Votes

46.3%

Vote %

2,577,891

Total Votes

-4.0%

Margin

Electoral Performance

-4.3

Race Score

-1.3

vs. Natl. Baseline

D-2.7

State Pres.

Incumbent (−3pt bar)

Top opponent: Lauch FairclothREP