1976Final results
1976 election for North Carolina's 9th District
U.S. House · North Carolina
James G. Martin (R) won with 53.5% of the vote, defeating Arthur Goodman Jr. (D) by 7.4 points.
James G. MartinRepublican · winner
53.5%82,297
Arthur Goodman Jr.Democrat
46.1%70,847
Harley SchlangerOther party
0.4%644
153,788 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