2016 North Carolina State Senate Election
North Carolina · State
General Election
November 8, 2016
Contests
50
Candidates
88
Valid votes
4,210,898
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2,310,285 | 54.9% | 35 | 70.0% | +1 |
| Democratic | 1,823,648 | 43.3% | 15 | 30.0% | −1 |
| Libertarian | 76,965 | 1.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 34 | 35 | +1 | 53.8% | 54.9% | +1.1 pp |
| Democratic | 16 | 15 | −1 | 45.3% | 43.3% | −2.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 31 | 35 | +4 | 58.9% | 54.9% | −4.0 pp |
| Democratic | 19 | 15 | −4 | 40.6% | 43.3% | +2.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 33 | 35 | +2 | 52.6% | 54.9% | +2.3 pp |
| Democratic | 17 | 15 | −2 | 47.0% | 43.3% | −3.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2016 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2016 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 34 | 35 | +1 | 53.8% | 54.9% | +1.1 pp |
| Democratic | 16 | 15 | −1 | 45.3% | 43.3% | −2.0 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 |
| November 4, 2014 | 34 | 16 |
| November 8, 2016 | 35 | 15 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 31 | 19 |
| November 6, 2012 | 33 | 17 |
| November 4, 2014 | 34 | 16 |
| November 8, 2016 | 35 | 15 |
Republican Democratic
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic |
|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 58.9% | 40.6% |
| November 6, 2012 | 52.6% | 47.0% |
| November 4, 2014 | 53.8% | 45.3% |
| November 8, 2016 | 54.9% | 43.3% |
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 % | ||
| 53,13859.1% | 59.1% | 36,75940.9% | 40.9% | —— | — | 89,897 | |
| 58,03266.3% | 66.3% | 29,50533.7% | 33.7% | —— | — | 87,537 | |
| —— | — | 57,507100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 57,507 | |
| 27,03832.3% | 32.3% | 56,58467.7% | 67.7% | —— | — | 83,622 | |
| —— | — | 57,882100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 57,882 | |
| 45,391100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 45,391 | |
| 66,035100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 66,035 | |
| 78,274100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 78,274 | |
| 60,17457.4% | 57.4% | 44,74342.6% | 42.6% | —— | — | 104,917 | |
| 56,610100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 56,610 | |
| 55,76561.2% | 61.2% | 35,39438.8% | 38.8% | —— | — | 91,159 | |
| 45,22857.5% | 57.5% | 33,42642.5% | 42.5% | —— | — | 78,654 | |
| 34,12655.0% | 55.0% | 27,94045.0% | 45.0% | —— | — | 62,066 | |
| —— | — | 73,870100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 73,870 | |
| 58,99950.0% | 50.0% | 53,90545.7% | 45.7% | 5,0814.3% | 4.3% | 117,985 | |
| 36,53034.7% | 34.7% | 68,84265.3% | 65.3% | —— | — | 105,372 | |
| 59,10548.3% | 48.3% | 58,06347.5% | 47.5% | 5,1914.2% | 4.2% | 122,359 | |
| 57,12155.3% | 55.3% | 46,10544.7% | 44.7% | —— | — | 103,226 | |
| 40,35956.4% | 56.4% | 31,14943.6% | 43.6% | —— | — | 71,508 | |
| —— | — | 71,86581.6% | 81.6% | 16,20218.4% | 18.4% | 88,067 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill CookRep53,138 votes · 59.1%Runner-upBrownie FutrellDem36,759 votes · 40.9% | Brownie FutrellDem36,759 votes · 40.9% | 18.2percentage points | |
Norman SandersonRep58,032 votes · 66.3%Runner-upDorothea E. WhiteDem29,505 votes · 33.7% | Dorothea E. WhiteDem29,505 votes · 33.7% | 32.6percentage points | |
| Erica Smith-IngramDem57,507 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Angela R. BryantDem56,584 votes · 67.7%Runner-upRichard ScottRep27,038 votes · 32.3% | Richard ScottRep27,038 votes · 32.3% | 35.3percentage points | |
| Don DavisDem57,882 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Harry BrownRep45,391 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Louis M. Pate, Jr.Rep66,035 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Bill RabonRep78,274 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Michael LeeRep60,174 votes · 57.4%Runner-upAndrew BarnhillDem44,743 votes · 42.7% | Andrew BarnhillDem44,743 votes · 42.7% | 14.7percentage points | |
| Brent JacksonRep56,610 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Rick HornerRep55,765 votes · 61.2%Runner-upAlbert PacerDem35,394 votes · 38.8% | Albert PacerDem35,394 votes · 38.8% | 22.4percentage points | |
Ronald RabinRep45,228 votes · 57.5%Runner-upSusan ByerlyDem33,426 votes · 42.5% | Susan ByerlyDem33,426 votes · 42.5% | 15.0percentage points | |
Danny Earl (J. R.) BrittRep34,126 votes · 55.0%Runner-upJane W. SmithDem27,940 votes · 45.0% | Jane W. SmithDem27,940 votes · 45.0% | 10.0percentage points | |
| Dan BlueDem73,870 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
John AlexanderRep58,999 votes · 50.0%Runner-upLaurel Deegan-FrickeDem53,905 votes · 45.7% | Laurel Deegan-FrickeDem53,905 votes · 45.7% | 4.3percentage points | |
Jay ChaudhuriDem68,842 votes · 65.3%Runner-upEric WeaverRep36,530 votes · 34.7% | Eric WeaverRep36,530 votes · 34.7% | 30.7percentage points | |
Tamara BarringerRep59,105 votes · 48.3%Runner-upSusan P. EvansDem58,063 votes · 47.5% | Susan P. EvansDem58,063 votes · 47.5% | 0.9percentage points | |
Chad BarefootRep57,121 votes · 55.3%Runner-upGil JohnsonDem46,105 votes · 44.7% | Gil JohnsonDem46,105 votes · 44.7% | 10.7percentage points | |
Wesley MeredithRep40,359 votes · 56.4%Runner-upToni MorrisDem31,149 votes · 43.6% | Toni MorrisDem31,149 votes · 43.6% | 12.9percentage points | |
Floyd B. McKissick, Jr.Dem71,865 votes · 81.6%Runner-upBarbara HoweLibertarian16,202 votes · 18.4% | Barbara HoweLibertarian16,202 votes · 18.4% | 63.2percentage points |