2016 North Carolina Senate election
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Elections in North Carolina |
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The2016 North Carolina State Senate electionsselected members to serve in theNorth Carolina Senatefor a two-year term commencing in January 2017. Going into the election, the Senate had 34 Republican and 16 Democratic members, which constituted a two-thirdssuper-majorityfor the Republican Party. Following the election, the Senate had 35 Republican and 15 Democratic members.[1][2]
Results summary[edit]
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election
Detailed results[edit]
Districts 1–25[edit]
District 1[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanBill Cookhas represented the1stdistrict since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Cook(incumbent) | 53,138 | 59.11% | |
Democratic | Brownie Futrell | 36,759 | 40.89% | |
Total votes | 89,897 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 2[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanNorman W. Sandersonhas represented the 2nd district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Norman W. Sanderson(incumbent) | 58,032 | 66.29% | |
Democratic | Dorothea E. White | 29,505 | 33.71% | |
Total votes | 87,537 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 3[edit]
Incumbent DemocratErica Smithhas represented the 3rd district since 2015.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Erica Smith(incumbent) | 57,507 | 100% | |
Total votes | 57,507 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 4[edit]
Incumbent DemocratAngela Bryanthas represented the 4th district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Angela Bryant(incumbent) | 56,584 | 67.67% | |
Republican | Ricard Scott | 27,038 | 32.33% | |
Total votes | 83,622 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 5[edit]
Incumbent DemocratDon Davishas represented the 5th district since 2013 and previously from 2009 to 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Don Davis(incumbent) | 57,882 | 100% | |
Total votes | 57,882 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 6[edit]
Incumbent Republican Majority LeaderHarry Brownhas represented the 6th district since 2004.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Harry Brown(incumbent) | 45,391 | 100% | |
Total votes | 45,391 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 7[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanLouis M. Pate Jr.has represented the 7th district and its predecessors since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Louis M. Pate Jr.(incumbent) | 66,035 | 100% | |
Total votes | 66,035 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 8[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanBill Rabonhas represented the 8th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Bill Rabon(incumbent) | 78,274 | 100% | |
Total votes | 78,274 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 9[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanMichael V. Leehas represented the 9th district since 2014.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael V. Lee(incumbent) | 60,174 | 57.35% | |
Democratic | Andrew Barnhill | 44,743 | 42.65% | |
Total votes | 104,917 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 10[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanBrent Jacksonhas represented the 10th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Brent Jackson(incumbent) | 56,610 | 100% | |
Total votes | 56,610 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 11[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanBuck Newtonhas represented the 11th district since 2011.
Newton unsuccessfully sought election to becomeNC Attorney General.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Rick Horner | 55,765 | 61.17% | |
Democratic | Albert Pacer | 35,394 | 38.83% | |
Total votes | 91,159 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 12[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanRonald Rabinhas represented the 12th district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Ronald Rabin(incumbent) | 45,228 | 57.50% | |
Democratic | Susan Byerly | 33,426 | 42.50% | |
Total votes | 78,654 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 13[edit]
Incumbent Democrat Jane Smith has represented the 13th district since 2015.
Smith lost re-election to RepublicanDanny Britt
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Danny Britt | 34,126 | 54.98% | |
Democratic | Jane Smith (incumbent) | 27,940 | 45.02% | |
Total votes | 62,066 | 100% | ||
RepublicangainfromDemocratic |
District 14[edit]
Incumbent DemocratDan Bluehas represented the 14th district since 2009.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Dan Blue(incumbent) | 73,870 | 100% | |
Total votes | 73,870 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 15[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanJohn M. Alexander Jr.has represented the 15th district since 2015.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | John M. Alexander Jr.(incumbent) | 58,999 | 50.01% | |
Democratic | Lauren Deegan-Fricke | 53,905 | 45.69% | |
Libertarian | Brad Hessel | 5,081 | 4.31% | |
Total votes | 117,985 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 16[edit]
Incumbent DemocratJay Chaudhurihas represented the 16th district since 2016.
Chaudhuri is seeking his first full term.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Democratic | Jay Chaudhuri(incumbent) | 68,842 | 65.33% | ||
Republican | Eric Weaver | 36,530 | 34.67% | ||
Total votes | 105,372 | 100% | |||
Democratichold |
District 17[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanTamara P. Barringerhas represented the 17th district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Tamara P. Barringer(incumbent) | 59,105 | 48.30% | |
Democratic | Susan P. Evans | 58,063 | 47.45% | |
Libertarian | Susan J. Hogarth | 5,191 | 4.24% | |
Total votes | 122,359 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 18[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanChad Barefoothas represented 18th district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Chad Barefoot(incumbent) | 57,121 | 55.34% | |
Democratic | Gil Johnson | 46,105 | 44.66% | |
Total votes | 103,226 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 19[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanWesley Meredithhas represented the 19th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Wesley Meredith(incumbent) | 40,359 | 56.44% | |
Democratic | Toni Morris | 31,149 | 43.56% | |
Total votes | 71,508 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 20[edit]
Incumbent DemocratFloyd McKissick Jr.has represented the 20th district since 2007.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Floyd McKissick Jr.(incumbent) | 71,865 | 81.60% | |
Libertarian | Barbara Howe | 16,202 | 18.40% | |
Total votes | 88,067 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 21[edit]
Incumbent DemocratBen Clarkhas represented the 21st district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Ben Clark(incumbent) | 49,081 | 71.74% | |
Republican | Dan Travieso | 19,338 | 28.26% | |
Total votes | 68,419 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 22[edit]
Incumbent DemocratMike Woodardhas represented the 22nd district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mike Woodard(incumbent) | 74,693 | 65.58% | |
Republican | T. Greg Doucette | 39,198 | 34.42% | |
Total votes | 113,891 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 23[edit]
Incumbent DemocratValerie Fousheehas represented the 23rd district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Valerie Foushee(incumbent) | 79,520 | 68.06% | |
Republican | Mary Lopez Carter | 37,322 | 31.94% | |
Total votes | 116,842 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 24[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanRick Gunnhas represented the 24th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Rick Gunn(incumbent) | 51,833 | 60.77% | |
Democratic | John Thorpe | 33,456 | 39.23% | |
Total votes | 85,289 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 25[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanTom McInnishas represented the 25th district since 2015.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom McInnis(incumbent) | 53,621 | 63.81% | |
Democratic | Dannie M. Montgomery | 30,416 | 36.19% | |
Total votes | 84,037 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
Districts 26–50[edit]
District 26[edit]
Incumbent Republican president pro temporePhil Bergerhas represented the 26th district since and its predecessors since 2001.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Phil Berger(incumbent) | 67,908 | 100% | |
Total votes | 67,908 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 27[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanTrudy Wadehas represented the 27th district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Trudy Wade(incumbent) | 54,512 | 53.32% | |
Democratic | Michael Garrett | 47,731 | 46.68% | |
Total votes | 102,243 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 28[edit]
Incumbent DemocratGladys A. Robinsonhas represented the 28th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Gladys A. Robinson(incumbent) | 74,232 | 83.88% | |
Republican | Devin R. King | 14,265 | 16.12% | |
Total votes | 88,497 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 29[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanJerry W. Tillmanhas represented the 29th district since
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jerry W. Tillman(incumbent) | 71,648 | 100% | |
Total votes | 71,648 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 30[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanShirley B. Randlemanhas represented the 30th district since 2012.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Shirley B. Randleman(incumbent) | 59,602 | 72.65% | |
Democratic | Michael W. Holleman | 22,435 | 27.35% | |
Total votes | 82,037 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 31[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanJoyce Krawiechas represented the 31st district since 2014.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Joyce Krawiec(incumbent) | 83,599 | 100% | |
Total votes | 83,599 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 32[edit]
Incumbent DemocratPaul Lowe Jr.has represented the 32nd district since 2015.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Paul Lowe Jr.(incumbent) | 63,691 | 100% | |
Total votes | 63,691 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 33[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanStan Binghamhas represented the 33rd district and its predecessors since 2001.
Bingham didn't seek re-election.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Cathy Dunn | 59,367 | 71.38% | |
Democratic | Jim Beall Graham | 23,809 | 28.62% | |
Total votes | 83,176 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 34[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanAndrew C. Brockhas represented the 34th district since 2003.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Andrew C. Brock(incumbent) | 69,470 | 100% | |
Total votes | 69,470 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 35[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanTommy Tuckerhas represented the 35th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tommy Tucker(incumbent) | 73,032 | 100% | |
Total votes | 73,032 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 36[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanFletcher L. Hartsell Jr.has represented the 36th district and its predecessors since 1991.
Hartsell didn't seek re-election. RepublicanPaul Newtonwon the open seat.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Paul Newton | 59,584 | 62.56% | |
Democratic | Robert Brown | 35,664 | 37.44% | |
Total votes | 95,248 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 37[edit]
Incumbent DemocratJeff Jacksonhas represented the 37th district since 2014.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jeff Jackson(incumbent) | 57,804 | 67.94% | |
Republican | Bob Diamond | 27,279 | 32.06% | |
Total votes | 85,083 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 38[edit]
Incumbent DemocratJoel Fordhas represented the 38th district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Joel Ford(incumbent) | 67,059 | 79.06% | |
Republican | Richard Rivette | 17,764 | 20.94% | |
Total votes | 84,823 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 39[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanBob Ruchohas represented the 39th district since 2008.
Rucho didn't seek re-election. RepresentativeDan Bishopwon the open seat.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Dan Bishop | 58,739 | 56.81% | |
Democratic | Lloyd Scher | 44,655 | 43.19% | |
Total votes | 103,394 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 40[edit]
Incumbent DemocratJoyce Waddellhas represented the 40th district since 2015.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Joyce Waddell(incumbent) | 61,481 | 82.51% | |
Republican | Marguerite Cooke | 13,032 | 17.49% | |
Total votes | 74,513 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 41[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanJeff Tartehas represented the 41st district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jeff Tarte(incumbent) | 55,519 | 54.48% | |
Democratic | Jonathan Hudson | 41,453 | 40.68% | |
Libertarian | Chris Cole | 4,938 | 4.85% | |
Total votes | 101,910 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 42[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanAndy Wellshas represented the 42nd district since 2015.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Andy Wells(incumbent) | 69,301 | 100% | |
Total votes | 69,301 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 43[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanKathy Harringtonhas represented the 43rd district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Kathy Harrington(incumbent) | 65,054 | 100% | |
Total votes | 65,054 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 44[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanDavid L. Curtishas represented the 44th district since 2013.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David L. Curtis(incumbent) | 71,114 | 77.30% | |
Libertarian | Nic Haag | 20,881` | 22.70% | |
Total votes | 91,995 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 45[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanDeanna Ballardhas represented the 45th district since 2016.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Deanna Ballard(incumbent) | 56,758 | 65.00% | |
Democratic | Art Sherwood | 30,559 | 35.00% | |
Total votes | 87,317 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 46[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanWarren Danielhas represented the 46th district and its predecessors since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Warren Daniel(incumbent) | 52,997 | 66.16% | |
Democratic | Anne Fisher | 27,106 | 33.84% | |
Total votes | 80,103 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 47[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanRalph Hisehas represented the 47th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Ralph Hise(incumbent) | 56,021 | 64.85% | |
Democratic | Mary Jane Boyd | 30,364 | 35.15% | |
Total votes | 86,385 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 48[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanChuck Edwardshas represented the 48th district since 2016.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Chuck Edwards(incumbent) | 61,455 | 62.04% | |
Democratic | Norman Bossert | 37,596 | 37.96% | |
Total votes | 99,051 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
District 49[edit]
Incumbent DemocratTerry Van Duynhas represented the 49th district since 2014.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Terry Van Duyn(incumbent) | 71,828 | 74.43% | |
Libertarian | William Meredith | 24,672 | 25.57% | |
Total votes | 96,500 | 100% | ||
Democratichold |
District 50[edit]
Incumbent RepublicanJim Davishas represented the 50th district since 2011.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Jim Davis(incumbent) | 59,028 | 62.46% | |
Democratic | Jane Hipps | 35,476 | 37.54% | |
Total votes | 94,504 | 100% | ||
Republicanhold |
References[edit]
- ^"NC SBE Contest Results".er.ncsbe.gov.RetrievedMay 17,2024.
- ^"North Carolina Election Results 2016".The New York Times.August 1, 2017.ISSN0362-4331.RetrievedMay 17,2024.