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 County results Easley: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Vinroot: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 2000 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2000. The general election was between the Republican nominee, former mayor of Charlotte Richard Vinroot and the Democratic nominee, state Attorney General Mike Easley. Easley won by 52% to 46%, and succeeded fellow Democrat Jim Hunt as governor.