The electoral history of Jesse Helms begins with his election to Raleigh City Council.
Five consecutive victories gave Jesse Helms a thirty-year Senate career.
Helms won the Republican Party's nomination unopposed.
Helms ran for the Republican Party's nomination for Vice President a number of times.
Nonetheless, two 'Draft Helms' movements have led to him winning a number of unsolicited delegates at the convention, placing him second (in a one-horse race) both times.