1976Final results
1976 election for North Carolina's 8th District
U.S. House · North Carolina
Willie Hefner (D) won with 65.7% of the vote, defeating Carl Eagle (R) by 33.2 points.
Willie HefnerDemocrat · winner
65.7%99,296
Carl EagleRepublican
32.5%49,094
Bradford V. LigonOther party
1.4%2,156
Franklin H. BellOther party
0.4%535
151,081 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1976
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
Willie Hefner (D)Carl Eagle (R)
Also on the ballot: Bradford V. Ligon (Other party), 1.4%; Franklin H. Bell (Other party), 0.4%