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