2012 North Carolina State House Election
North Carolina · State
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
120
Candidates
196
Valid votes
3,898,930
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,998,155 | 51.2% | 77 | 64.2% | +10 |
| Democratic | 1,875,038 | 48.1% | 43 | 35.8% | −9 |
| Libertarian | 19,182 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4,169 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | −1 |
| No affiliation | 2,386 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 67 | 77 | +10 | 58.7% | 51.2% | −7.5 pp |
| Democratic | 52 | 43 | −9 | 40.5% | 48.1% | +7.6 pp |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | −1 | 0.5% | 0.1% | −0.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 67 | 77 | +10 | 58.7% | 51.2% | −7.5 pp |
| Democratic | 52 | 43 | −9 | 40.5% | 48.1% | +7.6 pp |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | −1 | 0.5% | 0.1% | −0.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic Unaffiliated
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Unaffiliated |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 67 | 52 | 1 |
| November 6, 2012 | 77 | 43 | 0 |
Republican Democratic Unaffiliated
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Unaffiliated |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 67 | 52 | 1 |
| November 6, 2012 | 77 | 43 | 0 |
Republican Democratic Unaffiliated
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Unaffiliated |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 58.7% | 40.5% | 0.5% |
| November 6, 2012 | 51.2% | 48.1% | 0.1% |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
District results
120 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Libertarian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 21,50556.3% | 56.3% | 16,66343.7% | 43.7% | —— | — | 38,168 | |
| 15,58743.3% | 43.3% | 20,39856.7% | 56.7% | —— | — | 35,985 | |
| 20,81159.2% | 59.2% | 14,32040.8% | 40.8% | —— | — | 35,131 | |
| 20,37165.0% | 65.0% | 9,89631.6% | 31.6% | 1,0533.4% | 3.4% | 31,320 | |
| —— | — | 27,458100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,458 | |
| 20,29849.4% | 49.4% | 20,75650.6% | 50.6% | —— | — | 41,054 | |
| —— | — | 27,761100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,761 | |
| 24,01957.2% | 57.2% | 17,98242.8% | 42.8% | —— | — | 42,001 | |
| 19,78051.5% | 51.5% | 18,64448.5% | 48.5% | —— | — | 38,424 | |
| 24,47566.6% | 66.6% | 12,27033.4% | 33.4% | —— | — | 36,745 | |
| —— | — | 27,247100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,247 | |
| 11,44334.2% | 34.2% | 22,06465.8% | 65.8% | —— | — | 33,507 | |
| 28,41688.3% | 88.3% | —— | — | 3,75211.7% | 11.7% | 32,168 | |
| 15,861100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 15,861 | |
| 12,111100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 12,111 | |
| 22,254100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 22,254 | |
| 27,57866.2% | 66.2% | 14,10733.8% | 33.8% | —— | — | 41,685 | |
| 11,36233.5% | 33.5% | 22,58866.5% | 66.5% | —— | — | 33,950 | |
| 22,95860.3% | 60.3% | 15,13139.7% | 39.7% | —— | — | 38,089 | |
| 25,28264.1% | 64.1% | 14,17935.9% | 35.9% | —— | — | 39,461 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Bob SteinburgRep21,505 votes · 56.3%Runner-upBill LutonDem16,663 votes · 43.7% | Bill LutonDem16,663 votes · 43.7% | 12.7percentage points | |
W. A. (Winkie) WilkinsDem20,398 votes · 56.7%Runner-upTimothy KaranRep15,587 votes · 43.3% | Timothy KaranRep15,587 votes · 43.3% | 13.4percentage points | |
Michael SpecialeRep20,811 votes · 59.2%Runner-upRobert B. CaytonDem14,320 votes · 40.8% | Robert B. CaytonDem14,320 votes · 40.8% | 18.5percentage points | |
Jimmy DixonRep20,371 votes · 65.0%Runner-upRebecca H. JudgeDem9,896 votes · 31.6% | Rebecca H. JudgeDem9,896 votes · 31.6% | 33.5percentage points | |
| Annie Ward MobleyDem27,458 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Paul TineDem20,756 votes · 50.6%Runner-upMattie LawsonRep20,298 votes · 49.4% | Mattie LawsonRep20,298 votes · 49.4% | 1.1percentage points | |
| Angela R. BryantDem27,761 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Susan MartinRep24,019 votes · 57.2%Runner-upMark BibbsDem17,982 votes · 42.8% | Mark BibbsDem17,982 votes · 42.8% | 14.4percentage points | |
Brian BrownRep19,780 votes · 51.5%Runner-upMarian N. McLawhornDem18,644 votes · 48.5% | Marian N. McLawhornDem18,644 votes · 48.5% | 3.0percentage points | |
John BellRep24,475 votes · 66.6%Runner-upJim Babe HardisonDem12,270 votes · 33.4% | Jim Babe HardisonDem12,270 votes · 33.4% | 33.2percentage points | |
| Duane HallDem27,247 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
George GrahamDem22,064 votes · 65.9%Runner-upJim DancyRep11,443 votes · 34.2% | Jim DancyRep11,443 votes · 34.2% | 31.7percentage points | |
Patricia (Pat) McElraftRep28,416 votes · 88.3%Runner-upWyatt RikeLibertarian3,752 votes · 11.7% | Wyatt RikeLibertarian3,752 votes · 11.7% | 76.7percentage points | |
| George G. ClevelandRep15,861 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Phillip ShepardRep12,111 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Chris MillisRep22,254 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Frank IlerRep27,578 votes · 66.2%Runner-upLundia WashingtonDem14,107 votes · 33.8% | Lundia WashingtonDem14,107 votes · 33.8% | 32.3percentage points | |
Susi HamiltonDem22,588 votes · 66.5%Runner-upLouis HarmatiRep11,362 votes · 33.5% | Louis HarmatiRep11,362 votes · 33.5% | 33.1percentage points | |
Ted Davis, Jr.Rep22,958 votes · 60.3%Runner-upEmilie SwearingenDem15,131 votes · 39.7% | Emilie SwearingenDem15,131 votes · 39.7% | 20.6percentage points | |
Rick CatlinRep25,282 votes · 64.1%Runner-upTom GaleDem14,179 votes · 35.9% | Tom GaleDem14,179 votes · 35.9% | 28.1percentage points |