2012 North Carolina State Senate Election
North Carolina · State
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
50
Candidates
83
Valid votes
3,943,091
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2,072,984 | 52.6% | 33 | 66.0% | +2 |
| Democratic | 1,854,358 | 47.0% | 17 | 34.0% | −2 |
| Libertarian | 15,749 | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 31 | 33 | +2 | 58.9% | 52.6% | −6.3 pp |
| Democratic | 19 | 17 | −2 | 40.6% | 47.0% | +6.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 31 | 33 | +2 | 58.9% | 52.6% | −6.3 pp |
| Democratic | 19 | 17 | −2 | 40.6% | 47.0% | +6.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 31 | 19 |
| November 6, 2012 | 33 | 17 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 31 | 19 |
| November 6, 2012 | 33 | 17 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 58.9% | 40.6% |
| November 6, 2012 | 52.6% | 47.0% |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
District results
50 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Libertarian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 43,73550.0% | 50.0% | 43,71450.0% | 50.0% | —— | — | 87,449 | |
| 53,87363.1% | 63.1% | 31,47936.9% | 36.9% | —— | — | 85,352 | |
| —— | — | 65,851100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 65,851 | |
| 24,36327.7% | 27.7% | 63,66672.3% | 72.3% | —— | — | 88,029 | |
| —— | — | 59,648100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 59,648 | |
| 38,572100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 38,572 | |
| 60,120100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 60,120 | |
| 58,28260.0% | 60.0% | 38,91940.0% | 40.0% | —— | — | 97,201 | |
| 52,95554.2% | 54.2% | 44,81745.8% | 45.8% | —— | — | 97,772 | |
| 48,772100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 48,772 | |
| 53,12760.8% | 60.8% | 34,29139.2% | 39.2% | —— | — | 87,418 | |
| 37,80951.0% | 51.0% | 36,33749.0% | 49.0% | —— | — | 74,146 | |
| 17,77027.4% | 27.4% | 46,97472.6% | 72.6% | —— | — | 64,744 | |
| —— | — | 72,652100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 72,652 | |
| 61,98155.8% | 55.8% | 49,05044.2% | 44.2% | —— | — | 111,031 | |
| —— | — | 69,405100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 69,405 | |
| 57,10153.7% | 53.7% | 49,29846.3% | 46.3% | —— | — | 106,399 | |
| 51,87355.9% | 55.9% | 40,89744.1% | 44.1% | —— | — | 92,770 | |
| 37,30853.9% | 53.9% | 31,93646.1% | 46.1% | —— | — | 69,244 | |
| —— | — | 75,673100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 75,673 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill CookRep43,735 votes · 50.0%Runner-upStan M. WhiteDem43,714 votes · 50.0% | Stan M. WhiteDem43,714 votes · 50.0% | 0.0percentage points | |
Norman SandersonRep53,873 votes · 63.1%Runner-upGreg MuseDem31,479 votes · 36.9% | Greg MuseDem31,479 votes · 36.9% | 26.2percentage points | |
| Clark JenkinsDem65,851 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Ed JonesDem63,666 votes · 72.3%Runner-upWarren Scott NailRep24,363 votes · 27.7% | Warren Scott NailRep24,363 votes · 27.7% | 44.7percentage points | |
| Don DavisDem59,648 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Harry BrownRep38,572 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Louis M. Pate, Jr.Rep60,120 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Bill RabonRep58,282 votes · 60.0%Runner-upDanny HefnerDem38,919 votes · 40.0% | Danny HefnerDem38,919 votes · 40.0% | 19.9percentage points | |
Thom GoolsbyRep52,955 votes · 54.2%Runner-upDeb ButlerDem44,817 votes · 45.8% | Deb ButlerDem44,817 votes · 45.8% | 8.3percentage points | |
| Brent JacksonRep48,772 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Buck NewtonRep53,127 votes · 60.8%Runner-upClarence A. BenderDem34,291 votes · 39.2% | Clarence A. BenderDem34,291 votes · 39.2% | 21.6percentage points | |
Ronald RabinRep37,809 votes · 51.0%Runner-upBrad SalmonDem36,337 votes · 49.0% | Brad SalmonDem36,337 votes · 49.0% | 2.0percentage points | |
Michael WaltersDem46,974 votes · 72.6%Runner-upW. Bernard White, Jr.Rep17,770 votes · 27.5% | W. Bernard White, Jr.Rep17,770 votes · 27.5% | 45.1percentage points | |
| Dan BlueDem72,652 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Neal HuntRep61,981 votes · 55.8%Runner-upSig HutchinsonDem49,050 votes · 44.2% | Sig HutchinsonDem49,050 votes · 44.2% | 11.7percentage points | |
| Josh SteinDem69,405 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Tamara BarringerRep57,101 votes · 53.7%Runner-upErv PortmanDem49,298 votes · 46.3% | Erv PortmanDem49,298 votes · 46.3% | 7.3percentage points | |
Chad BarefootRep51,873 votes · 55.9%Runner-upDoug BergerDem40,897 votes · 44.1% | Doug BergerDem40,897 votes · 44.1% | 11.8percentage points | |
Wesley MeredithRep37,308 votes · 53.9%Runner-upGeorge TatumDem31,936 votes · 46.1% | George TatumDem31,936 votes · 46.1% | 7.8percentage points | |
| Floyd B. McKissick, Jr.Dem75,673 votes · 100.0% | — | — |