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 % | ||
| 55,51954.5% | 54.5% | 41,45340.7% | 40.7% | 4,9384.8% | 4.8% | 101,910 | |
| 69,301100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 69,301 | |
| 65,054100.0% | 100.0% | —— | — | —— | — | 65,054 | |
| 71,11477.3% | 77.3% | —— | — | 20,88122.7% | 22.7% | 91,995 | |
| 56,75865.0% | 65.0% | 30,55935.0% | 35.0% | —— | — | 87,317 | |
| 52,99766.2% | 66.2% | 27,10633.8% | 33.8% | —— | — | 80,103 | |
| 56,02164.9% | 64.9% | 30,36435.1% | 35.1% | —— | — | 86,385 | |
| 61,45562.0% | 62.0% | 37,59638.0% | 38.0% | —— | — | 99,051 | |
| —— | — | 71,82874.4% | 74.4% | 24,67225.6% | 25.6% | 96,500 | |
| 59,02862.5% | 62.5% | 35,47637.5% | 37.5% | —— | — | 94,504 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff TarteRep55,519 votes · 54.5%Runner-upJonathan HudsonDem41,453 votes · 40.7% | Jonathan HudsonDem41,453 votes · 40.7% | 13.8percentage points | |
| Andy WellsRep69,301 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
| Kathy HarringtonRep65,054 votes · 100.0% | — | — | |
David L. CurtisRep71,114 votes · 77.3%Runner-upNic HaagLibertarian20,881 votes · 22.7% | Nic HaagLibertarian20,881 votes · 22.7% | 54.6percentage points | |
Deanna BallardRep56,758 votes · 65.0%Runner-upArt SherwoodDem30,559 votes · 35.0% | Art SherwoodDem30,559 votes · 35.0% | 30.0percentage points | |
Warren DanielRep52,997 votes · 66.2%Runner-upAnne FischerDem27,106 votes · 33.8% | Anne FischerDem27,106 votes · 33.8% | 32.3percentage points | |
Ralph HiseRep56,021 votes · 64.9%Runner-upMary Jane BoydDem30,364 votes · 35.2% | Mary Jane BoydDem30,364 votes · 35.2% | 29.7percentage points | |
Chuck EdwardsRep61,455 votes · 62.0%Runner-upNorman BossertDem37,596 votes · 38.0% | Norman BossertDem37,596 votes · 38.0% | 24.1percentage points | |
Terry Van DuynDem71,828 votes · 74.4%Runner-upWilliam MeredithLibertarian24,672 votes · 25.6% | William MeredithLibertarian24,672 votes · 25.6% | 48.9percentage points | |
Jim DavisRep59,028 votes · 62.5%Runner-upJane HippsDem35,476 votes · 37.5% | Jane HippsDem35,476 votes · 37.5% | 24.9percentage points |