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 % | ||
| —— | — | 57,805100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 57,805 | |
| 35,73034.6% | 34.6% | 67,48465.4% | 65.4% | —— | — | 103,214 | |
| 35,46733.0% | 33.0% | 71,91967.0% | 67.0% | —— | — | 107,386 | |
| 51,23079.0% | 79.0% | —— | — | 13,60521.0% | 21.0% | 64,835 | |
| 39,50647.0% | 47.0% | 44,56053.0% | 53.0% | —— | — | 84,066 | |
| 58,27661.1% | 61.1% | 37,09238.9% | 38.9% | —— | — | 95,368 | |
| 56,86557.6% | 57.6% | 41,87042.4% | 42.4% | —— | — | 98,735 | |
| —— | — | 80,689100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 80,689 | |
| 65,000100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 65,000 | |
| 49,41764.3% | 64.3% | 27,41635.7% | 35.7% | —— | — | 76,833 | |
| 71,80669.0% | 69.0% | 32,29831.0% | 31.0% | —— | — | 104,104 | |
| 21,38727.0% | 27.0% | 57,80373.0% | 73.0% | —— | — | 79,190 | |
| 61,664100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 61,664 | |
| 62,728100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 62,728 | |
| 62,213100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 62,213 | |
| 60,957100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 60,957 | |
| 25,32533.0% | 33.0% | 51,37667.0% | 67.0% | —— | — | 76,701 | |
| 16,21419.8% | 19.8% | 65,71580.2% | 80.2% | —— | — | 81,929 | |
| 61,00661.6% | 61.6% | 38,02538.4% | 38.4% | —— | — | 99,031 | |
| 12,07515.9% | 15.9% | 63,92584.1% | 84.1% | —— | — | 76,000 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Clark IIIDem57,805 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Mike WoodardDem67,484 votes · 65.4%Runner-upMilton HolmesRep35,730 votes · 34.6% | Milton HolmesRep35,730 votes · 34.6% | 30.8percentage points | |
Ellie KinnairdDem71,919 votes · 67.0%Runner-upDave CarterRep35,467 votes · 33.0% | Dave CarterRep35,467 votes · 33.0% | 33.9percentage points | |
Rick GunnRep51,230 votes · 79.0%Runner-upBrandon BlackLibertarian13,605 votes · 21.0% | Brandon BlackLibertarian13,605 votes · 21.0% | 58.0percentage points | |
Gene McLaurinDem44,560 votes · 53.0%Runner-upGene McIntyreRep39,506 votes · 47.0% | Gene McIntyreRep39,506 votes · 47.0% | 6.0percentage points | |
Philip E. (Phil) BergerRep58,276 votes · 61.1%Runner-upBobby R. StanleyDem37,092 votes · 38.9% | Bobby R. StanleyDem37,092 votes · 38.9% | 22.2percentage points | |
Trudy WadeRep56,865 votes · 57.6%Runner-upMyra SloneDem41,870 votes · 42.4% | Myra SloneDem41,870 votes · 42.4% | 15.2percentage points | |
| Gladys A. RobinsonDem80,689 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Jerry W. TillmanRep65,000 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Shirley Randleman (replacement for Don W. East)Rep49,417 votes · 64.3%Runner-upRic MarshallDem27,416 votes · 35.7% | Ric MarshallDem27,416 votes · 35.7% | 28.6percentage points | |
Peter Samuel (Pete) BrunstetterRep71,806 votes · 69.0%Runner-upDelmas ParkerDem32,298 votes · 31.0% | Delmas ParkerDem32,298 votes · 31.0% | 38.0percentage points | |
Earline W. ParmonDem57,803 votes · 73.0%Runner-upReginald ReidRep21,387 votes · 27.0% | Reginald ReidRep21,387 votes · 27.0% | 46.0percentage points | |
| Stan BinghamRep61,664 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Andrew C. BrockRep62,728 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Tommy TuckerRep62,213 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Fletcher L. Hartsell, Jr.Rep60,957 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Daniel (Dan) ClodfelterDem51,376 votes · 67.0%Runner-upMichael Alan VadiniRep25,325 votes · 33.0% | Michael Alan VadiniRep25,325 votes · 33.0% | 34.0percentage points | |
Joel FordDem65,715 votes · 80.2%Runner-upRichard RivetteRep16,214 votes · 19.8% | Richard RivetteRep16,214 votes · 19.8% | 60.4percentage points | |
Robert (Bob) RuchoRep61,006 votes · 61.6%Runner-upJack FlynnDem38,025 votes · 38.4% | Jack FlynnDem38,025 votes · 38.4% | 23.2percentage points | |
Malcolm GrahamDem63,925 votes · 84.1%Runner-upEarl Lyndon PhilipRep12,075 votes · 15.9% | Earl Lyndon PhilipRep12,075 votes · 15.9% | 68.2percentage points |