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The North Carolina House of Representatives election of 2002 were held on November 5, 2002, as part of the biennial election to the
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. All 120 seats in the
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were elected. It is not to be confused with the election to the United States House of Representatives, which was held in North Carolina on the same day.


Results Summary


Detailed Results


Districts 1-19


District 1

Incumbent Democrat Bill Owens has represented the 1st district since 1995


District 2

The 2nd district overlaps with much of the former 86th district. Incumbent Democrat Bill Culpepper, who has represented the 86th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 3

Incumbent Democrat
Alice Graham Underhill Alice Graham Underhill (born March 8, 1946) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's third House district from 2001 to 2003 and again from 2005 until 2011. She was defeated for re-election in 2010 ...
has represented the 3rd district since 2001, she lost re-election to Republican Michael Gorman.


District 4

The new 4th district overlaps with much of the former 6th district. Incumbent Democrat
Gene Rogers Richard Eugene Rogers (December 12, 1929 – May 31, 2023) was an American politician in the state of North Carolina. A Democrat from Williamston, North Carolina, he served in the North Carolina House of Representatives The North Carolina Hous ...
, who has represented the 6th district since 1987, didn't seek re-election.
Democrat Charles Elliott Johnson won the open seat.


District 5

Incumbent Democrat
Howard J. Hunter Jr. Howard J. Hunter Jr. (December 19, 1946 – January 7, 2007) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's fifth House district, including constituents in Bertie, Gates, Hertford and Perquimans (and f ...
has represented the 5th district since 1989.


District 6

The new 6th district overlaps with much of the former 2nd district. Incumbent Democrat Zeno L. Edwards, who has represented the 2nd district since 1993, didn't seek re-election
Democrat Arthur Williams won the open seat.


District 7

Incumbent Democrat
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has represented the 7th district since his appointment on February 4, 2000. Hall was elected to his first full term.


District 8

Incumbent Democrat Edith Warren has represented the 8th district since 1999.


District 9

Incumbent Democrat Marian McLawhorn has represented the 9th district since 1999.


District 10

Incumbent Democrat Russell Tucker has represented the 10th district since 1999. He lost re-election to Republican
Stephen LaRoque Stephen Alexander LaRoque was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly. He represented the state's 10th House district, including constituents in Greene, Lenoir and Wayne counties. A business owner from Kinston, North Carol ...
.


District 11

Incumbent Democrat Phil Baddour has represented the 11th district since 1993. He lost re-election to Republican
Louis Pate Louis Milford Pate Jr. (born September 22, 1936) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly. He represented the state's eleventh House district from 1995 through 1996 and from 2003 through 2 ...
.


District 12

The new 12th district overlaps with much of the former 79th district. Incumbent Democrat
William L. Wainwright William L. Wainwright (October 19, 1947 – July 17, 2012) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twelfth House district, including constituents in Craven and Lenoir counties. A church elder fro ...
, who has represented the 79th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here.


District 13

The new 13th district overlaps with much of the former 4th district. Incumbent Republican Jean Preston, who has represented the 4th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 14

The new 14th district is based in Onslow County and is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Keith Williams won the open seat.


District 15

The new 15th district overlaps with much of the former 80th district. Incumbent Republican Robert Grady, who has represented the 80th district and its predecessors since 1987, was re-elected here.


District 16

The new 16th district includes all of
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and a portion of
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. Republican Carolyn Justice won the open seat.


District 17

The new 17th district overlaps with the southern portion of the old 14th district. Incumbent Democrat David Redwine, who has represented the 14th district since 1985, lost re-election here to Republican
Bonner Stiller Bonner Lee Stiller (born May 10, 1956) is an attorney from Oak Island, North Carolina. He was born in Southport, North Carolina. He was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly The North Carolina General Assembly is the Bicam ...
.


District 18

The new 18th district overlaps with much of the former 98th district. Incumbent Democrat Thomas Wright, who has represented the 98th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 19

The new 19th district overlaps with much of the former 13th district. Incumbent Republican Danny McComas, who has represented the 13th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


Districts 20-39


District 20

The new 20th district overlaps with the northern portion of the former 14th district. Incumbent Democrat Dewey Hill, who has represented the 14th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 21

The new 21st district overlaps with much of the former 97th district. Incumbent Democrat Larry Bell, who has represented the 97th district since 2001, was re-elected here.


District 22

The new 22nd district overlaps with much of the former 96th district. Incumbent Democrat
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, who has represented the 96th district and its predecessors since 1985, was re-elected here.


District 23

The new 23rd district overlaps with much of the former 71st district. Incumbent Democrat Joe Tolson, who has represented the 71st district since 1997, was re-elected here.


District 24

The new 24th district overlaps with much of the former 70th district. Incumbent Democrat
Shelly Willingham Shelly Willingham (born November 27, 1943) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. He has represented the 23rd district (which includes all of Martin and Edgecombe counties) since 2015. He previously served in the ...
, who has represented the 70th district since his appointment on January 28, 2002, ran for re-election. Willingham lost re-nomination to Democrat
Jean Farmer-Butterfield Jean Farmer-Butterfield (born October 21, 1947) is an American politician who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for the 24th district from January 2003 to July 2020. Early life and education Farmer-Butterfield was ...
, who won the general election.


District 25

The new 25th district overlaps with much of the former 72nd district. Incumbent Republican Gene G. Arnold, who has represented the 72nd district since 1993, didn't seek re-election. Republican
Bill Daughtridge William Gray "Bill" Daughtridge Jr. (December 19, 1952 – September 2, 2019) was a businessman from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, who served three terms from 2003 to 2008 as a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing ...
won the open seat.


District 26

The new 26th district overlaps with much of the former 20th district. Incumbent Republican Billy Creech, who has represented the 20th district since 1989, was re-elected here.


District 27

The new 27th district overlaps with much of the former 78th district. Incumbent Democrat Stanley Fox, who has represented the 78th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 28

The new 28th district overlaps with much of the former 95th district. Incumbent Republican
Leo Daughtry Namon Leo Daughtry (born December 3, 1940) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-sixth House district, including constituents in Johnston County, North Carolina. An attorney from Sm ...
, who has represented the 95th district and its predecessors since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 29

The new 29th district overlaps with much of the southwest portion of the former 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Paul Miller, who has represented the 23rd district since 2001, was re-elected here.


District 30

The new 30th district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat
Paul Luebke Paul Luebke (January 18, 1946 – October 29, 2016) was a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the 30th House District, which includes constituents in Durham County. A professor of Sociology at the Univers ...
, who has represented the 23rd district since 1991, was re-elected here.


District 31

The new 31st district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the old 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Mickey Michaux, who has represented the 23rd district since 1985, was re-elected here.


District 32

The new 32nd district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the old 22nd district. Incumbent Democrat Jim Crawford, who has represented the 22nd district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 33

The new 33rd district overlaps with much of the former 21st district. Incumbent Democrat
Dan Blue Daniel Terry Blue Jr. (born April 18, 1949) is an American politician and attorney serving as a member of the North Carolina Senate, representing the state's 14th Senate district, and is the Senate minority leader. Early life and education Bl ...
, who has represented the 21st district and its predecessors since 1981, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Bernard Allen won the open seat.


District 34

The new 34th district overlaps with much of the former 61st district. Incumbent Republican
Art Pope James Arthur Pope (born May 5, 1956) is an American businessman, attorney and former government official. Pope is the owner, chairman and CEO of Variety Wholesalers, a group of 370 retail stores in 16 states. He is also the president and chairma ...
, who has represented the 61st district since 1999, didn't seek re-election. Republican
Don Munford R. Donovan "Don" Munford was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's thirty-fourth House district, including constituents in Wake County from 2002. Munford is a lawyer and accountant from Raleigh, Nort ...
won the open seat.


District 35

he new 35th district overlaps with much of the former 63rd district. Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Weiss, who has represented the 63rd district since 1999, was re-elected here.


District 36

The new 36th district overlaps with much of the former 62nd district. Incumbent Republican David Miner, who has represented the 62nd district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 37

The new 37th district is an open seat based in southwestern Wake County and it is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Paul Stam won the open seat. 204


District 38

The new 38th district overlaps with much of the former 64th district. Incumbent Democrat Bob Hensley, who has represented the 64th district since 1991, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Deborah Ross won the open seat.


District 39

The new 39th district overlaps with much of the former 15th district. Incumbent Republican Sam Ellis, who has represented the 15th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


Districts 40-59


District 40

The new 40th district overlaps with much of the former 65th district. Incumbent Republican Rick Eddins, who has represented the 65th district since 1995, was re-elected here


District 41

The new 41st district overlaps with the eastern portion of the old 18th district. Incumbent Republican Mia Morris, who has represented the 18th district since 1997, lost re-election here to Democrat Margaret Dickson.


District 42

The new 42nd district overlaps with much of the former 17th district. Incumbent Democrat Marvin Lucas, who has represented the 17th district since 2001, was re-elected here.


District 43


District 44


District 45


District 46

The new 46th district overlaps with much of the former 16th district. Incumbent Democrat Douglas Yongue, who has represented the 16th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 47

The new 47th district overlaps with much of the former 85th district. Incumbent Democrat Ronnie Sutton, who has represented the 85th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 48

The new 48th district overlaps with much of the former 87th district. Incumbent Democrat Donald Bonner, who has represented the 87th district since 1997, was re-elected here.


District 49

The new 49th district includes all of Franklin County, as well as portions of
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and Halifax counties. Democrat Lucy Allen won the open seat.


District 50

The new 50th district overlaps with much of the former 92nd district. Incumbent Republican Russell Capps, who has represented the 92nd district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 51

The new 51st district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 19th district. Incumbent Democrat Leslie Cox, who has represented the 19th district since 1999, lost re-election here to Republican John Sauls.


District 52

The new 52nd district overlaps with much of the former 31st district. Incumbent Republican Richard Morgan, who has represented the 31st district since 1991, was re-elected here.


District 53

The new 53rd district overlaps with the eastern portion of the former 19th district. Incumbent Republican Donald S. Davis, who has represented the 19th district since 1995, didn't seek re-election. Republican David Lewis won the open seat.


District 54

The new 54th district overlaps with southern portion of the former 24th district. Incumbent Democrat Joe Hackney, who has represented the 24th district and its predecessors since 1981, was re-elected here.


District 55

The new 55th district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 22nd district. Incumbent Democrat Gordon Allen, who has represented the 22nd district since 1997, was re-elected here.


District 56

The new 56th district overlaps with the northern portion with the 24th district. Incumbent Democrat
Verla Insko Verla Clemens Insko (born February 5, 1936) is a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives. Insko has represented the 56th district (including constituents in Orange County, North Carolina, ...
, who has represented the 24th district since 1997, was re-elected here.


District 57

The new 57th district overlaps with much of the former 29th district. Incumbent Republican Joanne Bowie, who has represented the 29th district and its predecessor since 1989, was re-elected here.


District 58

The new 58th district overlaps with much of the former 26th district. Incumbent Democrat
Alma Adams Alma Shealey Adams (born May 27, 1946) is an American politician who represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat, Adams represented the state's 58th House district in Guilford ...
, who has represented the 26th district since 1994, was re-elected here.


District 59

The new 59th district overlaps with much of the former 89th district. Incumbent Democrat
Maggie Jeffus Margaret A. Moore Jeffus (born October 22, 1934) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the state's 59th district, including constituents in Guilford county. A retired educator from Greensboro, North ...
, who has represented the 89th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here.


Districts 60-79


District 60

The new 60th district is based in Guilford County and is expected to favor Democrats. Democrat Earl Jones won the open seat.


District 61

The new 61st district is based in Guilford County and is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Stephen Wood won the open seat.


District 62

The new 62nd district overlaps with much of the former 27th district. Incumbent Republican
John Blust John Marshall Blust (born June 4, 1954) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, representing the state's sixty-second House district, including constituents in Guilford county. An attorney from Greensboro, North ...
, who has represented the 27th district since 2001, was re-elected here.


District 63

The new 63rd district is based in Alamance County and isn't safe for either party. Democrat Alice Bordsen won the open seat.


District 64

There new 64th district overlaps with much of the southern portion of the former 25th district. The new district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Cary Allred, who has represented the 25th district since 1995, and W. B. Teague, who has represented the 25th district since 1999. Allred was re-elected here.


District 65

The new 65th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 25th district. Incumbent Democrat Nelson Cole, who has represented the 25th district since 1997, was re-elected here.


District 66

The new 66th district overlaps with much of the former 73rd district. Incumbent Republican Wayne Sexton, who has represented the 73rd district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 67

The new 67th district overlaps with much of the former 30th district. Incumbent Republican Arlie Culp, who has represented the 30th district since 1989, was re-elected here


District 68

The new 68th district overlaps with much of the former 32nd district. Incumbent Democrat Wayne Goodwin, who has represented the 32nd district since 1997, was re-elected here


District 69

The new 69th district overlaps with much of the former 33rd district. Incumbent Democrat
Pryor Gibson Pryor Allan Gibson III is a government official in North Carolina. He served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the state's sixty-ninth House district, including constituents in Anson, Montgomery ...
, who has represented the 33rd district since 1999, was re-elected here.


District 70

The new 70th district overlaps with much of the former 82nd district. Incumbent Republican
Bobby H. Barbee Sr. Bobby Harold Barbee Sr. (November 24, 1927 – February 26, 2013) was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's seventieth House district, including constituents in Stanly and Union counties. An insu ...
, who has represented the 82nd district and its predecessors since 1987, was re-elected here.


District 71

The new 71st district overlaps with much of the former 66th district. Incumbent Democrat Larry Womble, who has represented the 66th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 72

The new 72nd district overlaps with much of the former 67th district. Incumbent Democrat Warren C. Oldham, who has represented the 67th district since 1991, didn't seek re-election. Democrat
Earline Parmon Earline W. Parmon (November 18, 1943 – March 15, 2016) was an American politician. Born in Buffalo, New York, Parmon graduated from Winston-Salem State University. She served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly rep ...
won the open seat.


District 73


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District 75


District 76


District 77


District 78


District 79


Districts 80-99


District 80

The new 80th District overlaps with much of the former 94th district. Incumbent Republican
Jerry Dockham Jerry Charles Dockham (born March 22, 1950) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly, who represented the state's 80th House district, including constituents in Davidson County. Dockham served 11.5 full terms in the N ...
, who has represented the 94th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here.


District 81

The new 81st district overlaps with much of the former 37th district. Incumbent Democrat Hugh Holliman, who has represented the 37th district since 2001, was re-elected here.


District 82

The new 82nd district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 40th district. Incumbent Republican Gene Wilson, who has represented the 40th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 83

The new 83rd district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 41st district. Incumbent Republican Tracy Walker, who has represented the 41st district since 2001, was re-elected here.


District 84

The new 84th district overlaps with much of the former 46th district. Incumbent Republicans Charles Buchanan and Gregory Thompson, who have represented the 46th district since 1995 and 1993 respectively, were both redistricted here. Phillip Frye defeated Buchanan in the Republican primary and easily won the general election.


District 85

The new 85th district overlaps with much of the former 49th district. Incumbent Republican
Mitch Gillespie Robert Mitchell Gillespie is a former Assistant Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and a former Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly. He represented the eighty-fifth district in ...
, who has represented the 49th district since 1999, was re-elected here.


District 86

The new 86th district overlaps with much of the former 47th district. Incumbent Democrat Walt Church, who has represented the 47th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 87

The new 87th district overlaps with much of the former 91st district. Incumbent Republican Edgar Starnes, who has represented the 91st district since 1997, was re-elected here.


District 88

The new 88th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 45th district. Incumbent Republican Mark Hilton, who has represented the 45th district since 2001, was re-elected here.


District 89

The new 89th district overlaps with much of the former 43rd district. Incumbent Republican Mitchell Setzer, who has represented the 43rd district since 1999, was re-elected here.


District 90

The new 90th district overlaps with much of the center section of the old 40th district. Incumbent Republican William S. Hiatt, who has represented the 40th district since 1995, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Jim Harrell won the open seat.


District 91

The new 91st district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the former 40th district. Incumbent Republican
Rex Baker Rex Levi Baker was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's ninety-first House district, including constituents in Forsyth, Stokes and Surry counties. A retired business owner from King, North Carolina ...
, who has represented the 91st district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 92

The new 92nd district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the former 41st district. Incumbent Republican George Holmes, who has represented the 41st district and its predecessors since 1979, was re-elected here.


District 93

The new 93rd district overlaps with much of the former 39th district. Incumbent Republican
Lyons Gray Lyons Gray (born October 28, 1942) is an American businessman and politician. Gray was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated from Wooster School in 1961 and from University of North Carolina in 1966. Gray also served in the Uni ...
, who has represented the 39th district since 1989, didn't seek re-election. Republican
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won the open seat.


District 94

the new 94th District overlaps with much of the former 84th district. Incumbent Republican Michael Decker, who has represented the 84th district and its predecessors since 1985, was re-elected here.


District 95

The new 95th district contains the southern portions of Catawba and Iredell counties and had no incumbent. Republican Karen Ray won the open seat.


District 96

The new 96th district overlaps with much of the former 42nd district. Incumbent Republican Franklin Mitchell, who has represented the 42nd district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 97

The new 97th district overlaps with much of the southern portion of the former 45th district. Incumbent Republican Joe Kiser, who has represented the 45th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 98

The new 98th district is based in the northern portion of Mecklenburg County and has no incumbent. Republican John Rhodes won the open seat.


District 99

The new 99th district overlaps with much of the former 54th district. Incumbent Democrat Drew Saunders, who has represented the 54th district since 1997, was re-elected here.


Districts 100-120


District 100

The new 100th district overlaps with much of the former 36th district. Incumbent Speaker of the House Jim Black, who has represented the 36th district since 1991 and previously from 1981 to 1985, was re-elected here.


District 101

The new 101st district overlaps with much of the former 60th district. Incumbent Democrat
Beverly Earle Beverly Miller Earle (born December 30, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, having represented the 101st district, including constituents in Mecklenburg County from 1995 to 2019. A retiree from Ch ...
, who has represented the 60th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 102

The new 102nd district overlaps with much of the former 58th district. Incumbent Democrat Ruth Easterling, who has represented the 58th district and its predecessors since 1977, didn't seek re-election. Democrat
Becky Carney Rebecca Ann "Becky" Carney (born December 25, 1944) is a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the 102nd district since 2003. Her district includes constituents in Mecklenburg county. Carney is a homemaker ...
won the open seat.


District 103

The new 103rd district overlaps with much of the former 69th district. Incumbent Republican
Jim Gulley James Monroe Gulley (May 10, 1939 – May 20, 2014) was a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 103rd House district, including constituents in Mecklenburg County. From Matthews, North Carolina, G ...
, who has represented the 69th district since 1997, was re-elected here.


District 104

The new 104th district overlaps with much of the former 57th district. Incumbent Republican Connie Wilson, who has represented the 57th district since 1993, was re-elected here.


District 105

The new 105th district overlaps with much of the former 55th district. Incumbent Republican Ed McMahan, who has represented the 105th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 106

The new 106th district overlaps with much of the former 56th district. Incumbent Democrat Martha Alexander, who has represented the 56th district since 1993, was re-elected here


District 107

The new 107th district overlaps with much of the former 59th district. Incumbent Democrat Pete Cunningham, who has represented the 59th district since 1987, was re-elected here.


District 108

The new 108th district overlaps with much of the former 93rd district. Incumbent Republican John Rayfield, who has represented the 93rd district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 109

The new 109th district overlaps with much of the former 44th district. Incumbent Democrat Daniel W. Barefoot, who has represented the 44th district since 1999, didn't seek re-election. Republican Patrick McHenry won the open seat.


District 110

The new 110th district overlaps with the eastern portion of the former 48th district. Incumbent Republican
Debbie Clary Debbie Ann Clary (born August 29, 1959 in Shelby, North Carolina) is a Republican member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 46th Senate district, including constituents in Rutherford and Cleveland counties. She prev ...
, who has represented the 48th district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 111

The new 111th district overlaps with the central portion of the former 48th district. The district includes the homes of incumbent Republican John H. Weatherly, who has represented the 48th district since 1993, and Incumbent Democrat Andy Dedmon, who has represented the 48th district since 1997. Dedmon was defeated for re-election here by Republican Tim Moore.


District 112

The new 112th district includes all of Rutherford County and a portion of
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. The new district had no incumbent and was won by Democrat Bobby England.


District 113

The new 113th district overlaps with much of the former 68th district. Incumbent Republican
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, who has represented the 68th district since 1999, was re-elected here.


District 114

The new 114th District overlaps with a portion of the former 51st district. Incumbent Democrat Martin Nesbitt, who has represented the 51st district and its predecessors since 1979, was re-elected here.


District 115

The new 115th district overlaps with much of the southeastern portion of the 51st district. Incumbent Republican Mark Crawford, who has represented the 51st district since 2001, lost re-election here to Democrat Bruce Goforth.


District 116

The new 116th district overlaps with much of the southwestern portion of the old 51st district. Incumbent Republican Wilma Sherrill, who has represented the 51st district since 1995, was re-elected here.


District 117

The new 117th district overlaps with much of the former 50th district. Incumbent Republican Larry Justus, who has represented the 50th district since 1985, was re-elected here.


District 118

The new 118th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 52nd district. Incumbent Republican
Margaret Carpenter Margaret Mary Carpenter (born in Detroit, Michigan) was a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the fifty-second district (Madison, Haywood, Graham, Swain, and part of Jackson counties) for one term (2001–200 ...
, who has represented the 52nd district since 2001, lost re-election here to Democrat
Ray Rapp Ray Rapp is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's one hundred eighteenth House district, including constituents in Haywood, Madison and Yancey counties. He served as Minority Whip. A college ...
.


District 119

The new 119th district overlaps with much of the southern portion of the former 52nd district. Incumbent Democrat Phil Haire, who has represented the 52nd district since 1999, was re-elected here.


District 120

The new 120th district overlaps with much of the former 53rd district. Incumbent Republican
Roger West Thomas Roger West (born November 1, 1948) is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives representing the state's 120th district, including constituents in Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Macon counties. A contractor ...
, who has represented the 53rd district since 2000, was re-elected here.


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