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 % | ||
| 21,63951.8% | 51.8% | 20,15048.2% | 48.2% | —— | — | 41,789 | |
| 6,76622.5% | 22.5% | 23,24077.5% | 77.5% | —— | — | 30,006 | |
| 10,41730.4% | 30.4% | 23,83269.6% | 69.6% | —— | — | 34,249 | |
| 13,39843.7% | 43.7% | 17,26656.3% | 56.3% | —— | — | 30,664 | |
| 16,20856.4% | 56.4% | 12,53243.6% | 43.6% | —— | — | 28,740 | |
| 15,43145.9% | 45.9% | 18,16054.1% | 54.1% | —— | — | 33,591 | |
| —— | — | 18,322100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 18,322 | |
| —— | — | 27,193100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,193 | |
| 28,30054.0% | 54.0% | 24,13446.0% | 46.0% | —— | — | 52,434 | |
| 20,26645.0% | 45.0% | 24,80655.0% | 55.0% | —— | — | 45,072 | |
| 15,76452.0% | 52.0% | 14,53348.0% | 48.0% | —— | — | 30,297 | |
| 27,521100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 27,521 | |
| 17,36556.5% | 56.5% | 13,37043.5% | 43.5% | —— | — | 30,735 | |
| 17,33943.9% | 43.9% | 22,15956.1% | 56.1% | —— | — | 39,498 | |
| 18,96256.6% | 56.6% | 14,54043.4% | 43.4% | —— | — | 33,502 | |
| 10,24822.6% | 22.6% | 35,17377.4% | 77.4% | —— | — | 45,421 | |
| —— | — | 32,020100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 32,020 | |
| 8,29420.1% | 20.1% | 32,89579.9% | 79.9% | —— | — | 41,189 | |
| 32,872100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 32,872 | |
| —— | — | 27,755100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 27,755 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom MurryRep21,639 votes · 51.8%Runner-upJim MessinaDem20,150 votes · 48.2% | Jim MessinaDem20,150 votes · 48.2% | 3.6percentage points | |
Marvin W. LucasDem23,240 votes · 77.5%Runner-upFrank RaczRep6,766 votes · 22.6% | Frank RaczRep6,766 votes · 22.6% | 54.9percentage points | |
Elmer FloydDem23,832 votes · 69.6%Runner-upDiana CarrollRep10,417 votes · 30.4% | Diana CarrollRep10,417 votes · 30.4% | 39.2percentage points | |
Rick GlazierDem17,266 votes · 56.3%Runner-upRichard D. ButtonRep13,398 votes · 43.7% | Richard D. ButtonRep13,398 votes · 43.7% | 12.6percentage points | |
John SzokaRep16,208 votes · 56.4%Runner-upEddie DeesDem12,532 votes · 43.6% | Eddie DeesDem12,532 votes · 43.6% | 12.8percentage points | |
Ken WaddellDem18,160 votes · 54.1%Runner-upGaston (G.L.) PridgenRep15,431 votes · 45.9% | Gaston (G.L.) PridgenRep15,431 votes · 45.9% | 8.1percentage points | |
| Charles GrahamDem18,322 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Garland E. PierceDem27,193 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Jim FulghumRep28,300 votes · 54.0%Runner-upKeith KarlssonDem24,134 votes · 46.0% | Keith KarlssonDem24,134 votes · 46.0% | 8.0percentage points | |
Valerie FousheeDem24,806 votes · 55.0%Runner-upRod ChaneyRep20,266 votes · 45.0% | Rod ChaneyRep20,266 votes · 45.0% | 10.1percentage points | |
Michael (Mike) StoneRep15,764 votes · 52.0%Runner-upW. P. (Bill) TatumDem14,533 votes · 48.0% | W. P. (Bill) TatumDem14,533 votes · 48.0% | 4.1percentage points | |
| James L. (Jamie) Boles, Jr.Rep27,521 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
David LewisRep17,365 votes · 56.5%Runner-upJoe E. LangleyDem13,370 votes · 43.5% | Joe E. LangleyDem13,370 votes · 43.5% | 13.0percentage points | |
Deb McManusDem22,159 votes · 56.1%Runner-upCathy WrightRep17,339 votes · 43.9% | Cathy WrightRep17,339 votes · 43.9% | 12.2percentage points | |
Mark BrodyRep18,962 votes · 56.6%Runner-upDale NelsonDem14,540 votes · 43.4% | Dale NelsonDem14,540 votes · 43.4% | 13.2percentage points | |
Verla C. InskoDem35,173 votes · 77.4%Runner-upKarrie MeadRep10,248 votes · 22.6% | Karrie MeadRep10,248 votes · 22.6% | 54.9percentage points | |
| Mary Price (Pricey) HarrisonDem32,020 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Alma AdamsDem32,895 votes · 79.9%Runner-upOlga Morgan WrightRep8,294 votes · 20.1% | Olga Morgan WrightRep8,294 votes · 20.1% | 59.7percentage points | |
| Jon HardisterRep32,872 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Marcus BrandonDem27,755 votes · 100.0% | — | — |