Bob Hensley

Democratic state house candidate from North Carolina, 1W-1L (1986–1998)

Democratic

State House

Electoral Score

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Races

1-1

W-L (50%)

+20.0

Avg Margin

1986–1998

Career Span

Best: +23.9 (1998 State House)Worst: 16.1 (1986 State House)

50%

Win Rate

12 yrs

Career Span

22K

Career Votes

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Career Margin Trend2 races

Career Timeline

1998 State House North Carolina District 64

11,281

Candidate Votes

60.7%

Vote %

18,592

Total Votes

+23.9%

Margin

Top opponent: Vicky Rothrock GoudieREP

Geographic Performance

2 races with county data

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2 races available

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Opponents Faced2 opponents

Vicky Rothrock GoudieREP

1-01998 State House(+23.9)

Bruce GibsonDEM

0-11986 State House(+16.1)

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