2012 United States House Election in North Carolina
North Carolina · Federal
General Election
November 6, 2012
Contests
13
Candidates
31
Valid votes
4,384,112
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2,137,167 | 48.7% | 9 | 69.2% | +3 |
| Democratic | 2,218,357 | 50.6% | 4 | 30.8% | −3 |
| Libertarian | 24,142 | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| No affiliation | 4,446 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 6 | 9 | +3 | 54.2% | 48.7% | −5.5 pp |
| Democratic | 7 | 4 | −3 | 45.1% | 50.6% | +5.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
13 → 13 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2012 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2012 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 6 | 9 | +3 | 54.2% | 48.7% | −5.5 pp |
| Democratic | 7 | 4 | −3 | 45.1% | 50.6% | +5.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
13 → 13 seats
Historical trends
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 7 | 6 |
| November 6, 2012 | 4 | 9 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 7 | 6 |
| November 6, 2012 | 4 | 9 |
Democratic Republican
Chart data
| Election | Democratic | Republican |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 45.1% | 54.2% |
| November 6, 2012 | 50.6% | 48.7% |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
District results
13 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Libertarian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 77,28822.9% | 22.9% | 254,64475.3% | 75.3% | 6,1341.8% | 1.8% | 338,066 | |
| 174,06655.9% | 55.9% | 128,97341.4% | 41.4% | 8,3582.7% | 2.7% | 311,397 | |
| 195,57163.1% | 63.1% | 114,31436.9% | 36.9% | —— | — | 309,885 | |
| 88,95125.5% | 25.5% | 259,53474.5% | 74.5% | —— | — | 348,485 | |
| 200,94557.5% | 57.5% | 148,25242.5% | 42.5% | —— | — | 349,197 | |
| 222,11660.9% | 60.9% | 142,46739.1% | 39.1% | —— | — | 364,583 | |
| 168,04149.9% | 49.9% | 168,69550.1% | 50.1% | —— | — | 336,736 | |
| 160,69553.2% | 53.2% | 137,13945.4% | 45.4% | —— | — | 302,280 | |
| 194,53751.8% | 51.8% | 171,50345.7% | 45.7% | 9,6502.6% | 2.6% | 375,690 | |
| 190,82657.0% | 57.0% | 144,02343.0% | 43.0% | —— | — | 334,849 | |
| 190,31957.4% | 57.4% | 141,10742.6% | 42.6% | —— | — | 331,426 | |
| 63,31720.4% | 20.4% | 247,59179.6% | 79.6% | —— | — | 310,908 | |
| 210,49556.8% | 56.8% | 160,11543.2% | 43.2% | —— | — | 370,610 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
G. K. ButterfieldDem254,644 votes · 75.3%Runner-upPete DiLauroRep77,288 votes · 22.9% | Pete DiLauroRep77,288 votes · 22.9% | 52.5percentage points | |
Renee EllmersRep174,066 votes · 55.9%Runner-upSteve WilkinsDem128,973 votes · 41.4% | Steve WilkinsDem128,973 votes · 41.4% | 14.5percentage points | |
Walter B. JonesRep195,571 votes · 63.1%Runner-upErik AndersonDem114,314 votes · 36.9% | Erik AndersonDem114,314 votes · 36.9% | 26.2percentage points | |
David PriceDem259,534 votes · 74.5%Runner-upTim D'AnnunzioRep88,951 votes · 25.5% | Tim D'AnnunzioRep88,951 votes · 25.5% | 49.0percentage points | |
Virginia FoxxRep200,945 votes · 57.5%Runner-upElisabeth MotsingerDem148,252 votes · 42.5% | Elisabeth MotsingerDem148,252 votes · 42.5% | 15.1percentage points | |
Howard CobleRep222,116 votes · 60.9%Runner-upTony ForiestDem142,467 votes · 39.1% | Tony ForiestDem142,467 votes · 39.1% | 21.9percentage points | |
Mike McIntyreDem168,695 votes · 50.1%Runner-upDavid RouzerRep168,041 votes · 49.9% | David RouzerRep168,041 votes · 49.9% | 0.2percentage points | |
Richard HudsonRep160,695 votes · 53.2%Runner-upLarry KissellDem137,139 votes · 45.4% | Larry KissellDem137,139 votes · 45.4% | 7.8percentage points | |
Robert PittengerRep194,537 votes · 51.8%Runner-upJennifer RobertsDem171,503 votes · 45.7% | Jennifer RobertsDem171,503 votes · 45.7% | 6.1percentage points | |
Patrick McHenryRep190,826 votes · 57.0%Runner-upPatsy KeeverDem144,023 votes · 43.0% | Patsy KeeverDem144,023 votes · 43.0% | 14.0percentage points | |
Mark MeadowsRep190,319 votes · 57.4%Runner-upHayden RogersDem141,107 votes · 42.6% | Hayden RogersDem141,107 votes · 42.6% | 14.9percentage points | |
Mel WattDem247,591 votes · 79.6%Runner-upJack BroschRep63,317 votes · 20.4% | Jack BroschRep63,317 votes · 20.4% | 59.3percentage points | |
George HoldingRep210,495 votes · 56.8%Runner-upCharles MaloneDem160,115 votes · 43.2% | Charles MaloneDem160,115 votes · 43.2% | 13.6percentage points |