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 % | ||
| 26,46563.8% | 63.8% | 14,98836.2% | 36.2% | —— | — | 41,453 | |
| 27,63376.3% | 76.3% | —— | — | 8,57423.7% | 23.7% | 36,207 | |
| 19,43556.7% | 56.7% | 14,87043.3% | 43.3% | —— | — | 34,305 | |
| 18,29659.0% | 59.0% | 12,72141.0% | 41.0% | —— | — | 31,017 | |
| 21,32459.5% | 59.5% | 14,53440.5% | 40.5% | —— | — | 35,858 | |
| —— | — | 21,659100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 21,659 | |
| 22,91162.6% | 62.6% | 13,70037.4% | 37.4% | —— | — | 36,611 | |
| 22,81165.2% | 65.2% | 12,20034.8% | 34.8% | —— | — | 35,011 | |
| 23,458100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 23,458 | |
| 24,642100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 24,642 | |
| 6,66422.1% | 22.1% | 23,54577.9% | 77.9% | —— | — | 30,209 | |
| 9,15825.6% | 25.6% | 26,56174.4% | 74.4% | —— | — | 35,719 | |
| 24,07671.4% | 71.4% | 9,65928.6% | 28.6% | —— | — | 33,735 | |
| 26,61664.4% | 64.4% | 14,74235.6% | 35.6% | —— | — | 41,358 | |
| 29,073100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 29,073 | |
| 25,486100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 25,486 | |
| 21,52661.8% | 61.8% | 13,27938.2% | 38.2% | —— | — | 34,805 | |
| 24,88075.0% | 75.0% | 8,27225.0% | 25.0% | —— | — | 33,152 | |
| 27,74970.1% | 70.1% | 11,85929.9% | 29.9% | —— | — | 39,608 | |
| 24,08068.6% | 68.6% | 11,00931.4% | 31.4% | —— | — | 35,089 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
John FairclothRep26,465 votes · 63.8%Runner-upRon WeatherfordDem14,988 votes · 36.2% | Ron WeatherfordDem14,988 votes · 36.2% | 27.7percentage points | |
John M. BlustRep27,633 votes · 76.3%Runner-upKent P. WilseyLibertarian8,574 votes · 23.7% | Kent P. WilseyLibertarian8,574 votes · 23.7% | 52.6percentage points | |
Stephen M. RossRep19,435 votes · 56.7%Runner-upPatty PhilippsDem14,870 votes · 43.4% | Patty PhilippsDem14,870 votes · 43.4% | 13.3percentage points | |
Dennis RiddellRep18,296 votes · 59.0%Runner-upMorris McAdooDem12,721 votes · 41.0% | Morris McAdooDem12,721 votes · 41.0% | 18.0percentage points | |
Bert JonesRep21,324 votes · 59.5%Runner-upWilliam E. OsborneDem14,534 votes · 40.5% | William E. OsborneDem14,534 votes · 40.5% | 18.9percentage points | |
| Ken GoodmanDem21,659 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Justin P. BurrRep22,911 votes · 62.6%Runner-upKevin FurrDem13,700 votes · 37.4% | Kevin FurrDem13,700 votes · 37.4% | 25.2percentage points | |
Craig HornRep22,811 votes · 65.2%Runner-upKenneth J. BakerDem12,200 votes · 34.9% | Kenneth J. BakerDem12,200 votes · 34.9% | 30.3percentage points | |
| Dean ArpRep23,458 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Pat B. HurleyRep24,642 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Evelyn TerryDem23,545 votes · 77.9%Runner-upKris McCannRep6,664 votes · 22.1% | Kris McCannRep6,664 votes · 22.1% | 55.9percentage points | |
Edward (Ed) Hanes, Jr.Dem26,561 votes · 74.4%Runner-upCharlie MelliesRep9,158 votes · 25.6% | Charlie MelliesRep9,158 votes · 25.6% | 48.7percentage points | |
Mark W. HolloRep24,076 votes · 71.4%Runner-upWilliam StinsonDem9,659 votes · 28.6% | William StinsonDem9,659 votes · 28.6% | 42.7percentage points | |
Debra ConradRep26,616 votes · 64.4%Runner-upDavid W. MooreDem14,742 votes · 35.6% | David W. MooreDem14,742 votes · 35.6% | 28.7percentage points | |
| Donny C. LambethRep29,073 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Carl FordRep25,486 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Harry WarrenRep21,526 votes · 61.9%Runner-upWilliam H. BattermannDem13,279 votes · 38.2% | William H. BattermannDem13,279 votes · 38.2% | 23.7percentage points | |
Allen Ray McNeillRep24,880 votes · 75.1%Runner-upGerald C. ParkerDem8,272 votes · 25.0% | Gerald C. ParkerDem8,272 votes · 25.0% | 50.1percentage points | |
Julia Craven HowardRep27,749 votes · 70.1%Runner-upCristina Victoria VazquezDem11,859 votes · 29.9% | Cristina Victoria VazquezDem11,859 votes · 29.9% | 40.1percentage points | |
Jerry C. DockhamRep24,080 votes · 68.6%Runner-upLoretta M. MartinDem11,009 votes · 31.4% | Loretta M. MartinDem11,009 votes · 31.4% | 37.3percentage points |