1978Final results
1978 election for North Carolina's 9th District
U.S. House · North Carolina
James G. Martin (R) won with 68.3% of the vote, defeating Charles Kimball Maxwell (D) by 37.6 points.
James G. MartinRepublican · winner
68.3%66,157
Charles Kimball MaxwellDemocrat
30.7%29,761
Frederick W. PasottoLibertarian
0.9%906
96,824 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 1978
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
James G. Martin (R)Charles Kimball Maxwell (D)
Also on the ballot: Frederick W. Pasotto (Libertarian), 0.9%