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 % | ||
| 25,775100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 25,775 | |
| 24,674100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 24,674 | |
| 21,21963.2% | 63.2% | 12,34736.8% | 36.8% | —— | — | 33,566 | |
| 23,28465.3% | 65.3% | 12,38834.7% | 34.7% | —— | — | 35,672 | |
| 21,89568.5% | 68.5% | 10,07731.5% | 31.5% | —— | — | 31,972 | |
| 19,53760.8% | 60.8% | 12,58439.2% | 39.2% | —— | — | 32,121 | |
| 25,757100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 25,757 | |
| 22,08154.9% | 54.9% | 18,10645.1% | 45.1% | —— | — | 40,187 | |
| 25,735100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 25,735 | |
| 23,153100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 23,153 | |
| 22,41761.0% | 61.0% | 14,33439.0% | 39.0% | —— | — | 36,751 | |
| 18,84351.4% | 51.4% | 17,82048.6% | 48.6% | —— | — | 36,663 | |
| 20,00351.5% | 51.5% | 18,82048.5% | 48.5% | —— | — | 38,823 | |
| 23,601100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 23,601 | |
| 27,85694.8% | 94.8% | —— | — | —— | — | 29,373 | |
| 21,07362.5% | 62.5% | 12,66437.5% | 37.5% | —— | — | 33,737 | |
| 26,690100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 26,690 | |
| 27,971100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 27,971 | |
| —— | — | 28,282100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 28,282 | |
| —— | — | 24,217100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 24,217 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne BrownRep25,775 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Larry G. PittmanRep24,674 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Linda P. JohnsonRep21,219 votes · 63.2%Runner-upJerome FlemingDem12,347 votes · 36.8% | Jerome FlemingDem12,347 votes · 36.8% | 26.4percentage points | |
Rena W. TurnerRep23,284 votes · 65.3%Runner-upGene Mitchell MahaffeyDem12,388 votes · 34.7% | Gene Mitchell MahaffeyDem12,388 votes · 34.7% | 30.5percentage points | |
Mitch GillespieRep21,895 votes · 68.5%Runner-upJR EdwardsDem10,077 votes · 31.5% | JR EdwardsDem10,077 votes · 31.5% | 37.0percentage points | |
Hugh BlackwellRep19,537 votes · 60.8%Runner-upJim CatesDem12,584 votes · 39.2% | Jim CatesDem12,584 votes · 39.2% | 21.7percentage points | |
| Edgar V. StarnesRep25,757 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Rob BryanRep22,081 votes · 55.0%Runner-upMartha AlexanderDem18,106 votes · 45.1% | Martha AlexanderDem18,106 votes · 45.1% | 9.9percentage points | |
| Mitchell Smith SetzerRep25,735 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Sarah StevensRep23,153 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Bryan HollowayRep22,417 votes · 61.0%Runner-upNelson ColeDem14,334 votes · 39.0% | Nelson ColeDem14,334 votes · 39.0% | 22.0percentage points | |
Charles JeterRep18,843 votes · 51.4%Runner-upRobin BradfordDem17,820 votes · 48.6% | Robin BradfordDem17,820 votes · 48.6% | 2.8percentage points | |
Jonathan C. JordanRep20,003 votes · 51.5%Runner-upCullie TarletonDem18,820 votes · 48.5% | Cullie TarletonDem18,820 votes · 48.5% | 3.1percentage points | |
| Jeffrey ElmoreRep23,601 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
C. Robert BrawleyRep27,856 votes · 94.8%Runner-upBarbara Orr (Write-in)1,310 votes · 4.5% | Barbara Orr (Write-in)1,310 votes · 4.5% | 90.4percentage points | |
Andy WellsRep21,073 votes · 62.5%Runner-upCliff MooneDem12,664 votes · 37.5% | Cliff MooneDem12,664 votes · 37.5% | 24.9percentage points | |
| Jason R. SaineRep26,690 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Thom TillisRep27,971 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Rodney W. MooreDem28,282 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Tricia CothamDem24,217 votes · 100.0% | — | — |