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 % | ||
| 19,33828.3% | 28.3% | 49,08171.7% | 71.7% | —— | — | 68,419 | |
| 39,19834.4% | 34.4% | 74,69365.6% | 65.6% | —— | — | 113,891 | |
| 37,32231.9% | 31.9% | 79,52068.1% | 68.1% | —— | — | 116,842 | |
| 51,83360.8% | 60.8% | 33,45639.2% | 39.2% | —— | — | 85,289 | |
| 53,62163.8% | 63.8% | 30,41636.2% | 36.2% | —— | — | 84,037 | |
| 67,908100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 67,908 | |
| 54,51253.3% | 53.3% | 47,73146.7% | 46.7% | —— | — | 102,243 | |
| 14,26516.1% | 16.1% | 74,23283.9% | 83.9% | —— | — | 88,497 | |
| 71,648100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 71,648 | |
| 59,60272.7% | 72.7% | 22,43527.3% | 27.3% | —— | — | 82,037 | |
| 83,599100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 83,599 | |
| —— | — | 63,691100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | 63,691 | |
| 59,36771.4% | 71.4% | 23,80928.6% | 28.6% | —— | — | 83,176 | |
| 69,470100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 69,470 | |
| 73,032100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 73,032 | |
| 59,58462.6% | 62.6% | 35,66437.4% | 37.4% | —— | — | 95,248 | |
| 27,27932.1% | 32.1% | 57,80467.9% | 67.9% | —— | — | 85,083 | |
| 17,76420.9% | 20.9% | 67,05979.1% | 79.1% | —— | — | 84,823 | |
| 58,73956.8% | 56.8% | 44,65543.2% | 43.2% | —— | — | 103,394 | |
| 13,03217.5% | 17.5% | 61,48182.5% | 82.5% | —— | — | 74,513 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben ClarkDem49,081 votes · 71.7%Runner-upDan TraviesoRep19,338 votes · 28.3% | Dan TraviesoRep19,338 votes · 28.3% | 43.5percentage points | |
Mike WoodardDem74,693 votes · 65.6%Runner-upT. Greg DoucetteRep39,198 votes · 34.4% | T. Greg DoucetteRep39,198 votes · 34.4% | 31.2percentage points | |
Valerie P. FousheeDem79,520 votes · 68.1%Runner-upMary Lopez CarterRep37,322 votes · 31.9% | Mary Lopez CarterRep37,322 votes · 31.9% | 36.1percentage points | |
Rick GunnRep51,833 votes · 60.8%Runner-upJohn ThorpeDem33,456 votes · 39.2% | John ThorpeDem33,456 votes · 39.2% | 21.6percentage points | |
Tom McInnisRep53,621 votes · 63.8%Runner-upDannie M. MontgomeryDem30,416 votes · 36.2% | Dannie M. MontgomeryDem30,416 votes · 36.2% | 27.6percentage points | |
| Philip E. (Phil) BergerRep67,908 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Trudy WadeRep54,512 votes · 53.3%Runner-upMichael GarrettDem47,731 votes · 46.7% | Michael GarrettDem47,731 votes · 46.7% | 6.6percentage points | |
Gladys A. RobinsonDem74,232 votes · 83.9%Runner-upDevin R. KingRep14,265 votes · 16.1% | Devin R. KingRep14,265 votes · 16.1% | 67.8percentage points | |
| Jerry W. TillmanRep71,648 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Shirley Blackburn RandlemanRep59,602 votes · 72.7%Runner-upMichael W. HollemanDem22,435 votes · 27.4% | Michael W. HollemanDem22,435 votes · 27.4% | 45.3percentage points | |
| Joyce KrawiecRep83,599 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Paul Lowe, Jr.Dem63,691 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Cathy DunnRep59,367 votes · 71.4%Runner-upJim Beall GrahamDem23,809 votes · 28.6% | Jim Beall GrahamDem23,809 votes · 28.6% | 42.8percentage points | |
| Andrew C. BrockRep69,470 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Tommy TuckerRep73,032 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
Paul R. NewtonRep59,584 votes · 62.6%Runner-upRobert BrownDem35,664 votes · 37.4% | Robert BrownDem35,664 votes · 37.4% | 25.1percentage points | |
Jeff JacksonDem57,804 votes · 67.9%Runner-upBob DiamondRep27,279 votes · 32.1% | Bob DiamondRep27,279 votes · 32.1% | 35.9percentage points | |
Joel FordDem67,059 votes · 79.1%Runner-upRichard RivetteRep17,764 votes · 20.9% | Richard RivetteRep17,764 votes · 20.9% | 58.1percentage points | |
Dan BishopRep58,739 votes · 56.8%Runner-upLloyd ScherDem44,655 votes · 43.2% | Lloyd ScherDem44,655 votes · 43.2% | 13.6percentage points | |
Joyce WaddellDem61,481 votes · 82.5%Runner-upMarguerite CookeRep13,032 votes · 17.5% | Marguerite CookeRep13,032 votes · 17.5% | 65.0percentage points |