James , considered a conservative , defeated Bedsole , 130,233 ( 62.4 percent ) to 79,338 ( 37.6 percent ) .
In a runoff election , she was handily defeated by former Governor Fob James , a Republican - turned - Democrat - returned Republican .
Governor , considered a conservative , defeated Bedsole , 130,233 ( 62.4 percent ) to 79,338 ( 37.6 percent ) .
In a runoff election , she was handily defeated by former Governor Fob James , a Republican - turned - Democrat - returned Republican .