2018 North Carolina State Senate Election
North Carolina · State
General Election
November 6, 2018
Contests
50
Candidates
115
Valid votes
3,708,212
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,816,854 | 49.0% | 29 | 58.0% | −6 |
| Democratic | 1,856,838 | 50.1% | 21 | 42.0% | +6 |
| Libertarian | 33,219 | 0.9% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Constitution | 1,301 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2016 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 35 | 29 | −6 | 54.9% | 49.0% | −5.9 pp |
| Democratic | 15 | 21 | +6 | 43.3% | 50.1% | +6.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 31 | 29 | −2 | 58.9% | 49.0% | −9.9 pp |
| Democratic | 19 | 21 | +2 | 40.6% | 50.1% | +9.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 33 | 29 | −4 | 52.6% | 49.0% | −3.6 pp |
| Democratic | 17 | 21 | +4 | 47.0% | 50.1% | +3.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 34 | 29 | −5 | 53.8% | 49.0% | −4.8 pp |
| Democratic | 16 | 21 | +5 | 45.3% | 50.1% | +4.8 pp |
Seat changes by party
50 → 50 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2018 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2018 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 35 | 29 | −6 | 54.9% | 49.0% | −5.9 pp |
| Democratic | 15 | 21 | +6 | 43.3% | 50.1% | +6.8 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 |
| November 6, 2018 | 29 | 21 |
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 |
| November 6, 2018 | 29 | 21 |
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% |
| November 6, 2018 | 49.0% | 50.1% |
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 % | ||
| 13,61629.1% | 29.1% | 33,23870.9% | 70.9% | —— | — | 46,854 | |
| 26,98936.1% | 36.1% | 46,15361.8% | 61.8% | 1,5272.0% | 2.0% | 74,669 | |
| 29,53028.7% | 28.7% | 73,33271.3% | 71.3% | —— | — | 102,862 | |
| 42,32453.9% | 53.9% | 36,25546.1% | 46.1% | —— | — | 78,579 | |
| 41,60157.1% | 57.1% | 31,26842.9% | 42.9% | —— | — | 72,869 | |
| 39,10364.8% | 64.8% | 21,21735.2% | 35.2% | —— | — | 60,320 | |
| 44,26849.5% | 49.5% | 45,20550.5% | 50.5% | —— | — | 89,473 | |
| 18,50924.8% | 24.8% | 56,26275.2% | 75.2% | —— | — | 74,771 | |
| 46,97471.6% | 71.6% | 18,59428.4% | 28.4% | —— | — | 65,568 | |
| 43,13262.6% | 62.6% | 23,55834.2% | 34.2% | 2,1823.2% | 3.2% | 68,872 | |
| 54,26761.0% | 61.0% | 34,69339.0% | 39.0% | —— | — | 88,960 | |
| 17,57227.1% | 27.1% | 47,22172.9% | 72.9% | —— | — | 64,793 | |
| 47,47368.2% | 68.2% | 22,15431.8% | 31.8% | —— | — | 69,627 | |
| 54,63569.7% | 69.7% | 23,71630.3% | 30.3% | —— | — | 78,351 | |
| 49,84861.5% | 61.5% | 31,18838.5% | 38.5% | —— | — | 81,036 | |
| 44,93856.6% | 56.6% | 34,41643.4% | 43.4% | —— | — | 79,354 | |
| 13,39520.0% | 20.0% | 52,26178.1% | 78.1% | —— | — | 66,957 | |
| 11,97218.3% | 18.3% | 53,56381.7% | 81.7% | —— | — | 65,535 | |
| 49,69852.9% | 52.9% | 44,27347.1% | 47.1% | —— | — | 93,971 | |
| 14,42624.4% | 24.4% | 44,77375.6% | 75.6% | —— | — | 59,199 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben ClarkDem33,238 votes · 70.9%Runner-upTimothy LeeverRep13,616 votes · 29.1% | Timothy LeeverRep13,616 votes · 29.1% | 41.9percentage points | |
Mike WoodardDem46,153 votes · 61.8%Runner-upRickey (Rick) PadgettRep26,989 votes · 36.1% | Rickey (Rick) PadgettRep26,989 votes · 36.1% | 25.7percentage points | |
Valerie P. FousheeDem73,332 votes · 71.3%Runner-upTom GlendinningRep29,530 votes · 28.7% | Tom GlendinningRep29,530 votes · 28.7% | 42.6percentage points | |
Rick GunnRep42,324 votes · 53.9%Runner-upJ. D. WootenDem36,255 votes · 46.1% | J. D. WootenDem36,255 votes · 46.1% | 7.7percentage points | |
Tom McInnisRep41,601 votes · 57.1%Runner-upHelen Probst MillsDem31,268 votes · 42.9% | Helen Probst MillsDem31,268 votes · 42.9% | 14.2percentage points | |
Jerry W. TillmanRep39,103 votes · 64.8%Runner-upWilliam (Bill) McCaskillDem21,217 votes · 35.2% | William (Bill) McCaskillDem21,217 votes · 35.2% | 29.7percentage points | |
Michael GarrettDem45,205 votes · 50.5%Runner-upTrudy WadeRep44,268 votes · 49.5% | Trudy WadeRep44,268 votes · 49.5% | 1.1percentage points | |
Gladys RobinsonDem56,262 votes · 75.3%Runner-upClark PorterRep18,509 votes · 24.8% | Clark PorterRep18,509 votes · 24.8% | 50.5percentage points | |
Eddie GallimoreRep46,974 votes · 71.6%Runner-upCheraton LoveDem18,594 votes · 28.4% | Cheraton LoveDem18,594 votes · 28.4% | 43.3percentage points | |
Philip E. (Phil) BergerRep43,132 votes · 62.6%Runner-upJen MangrumDem23,558 votes · 34.2% | Jen MangrumDem23,558 votes · 34.2% | 28.4percentage points | |
Joyce KrawiecRep54,267 votes · 61.0%Runner-upJohn Motsinger, Jr.Dem34,693 votes · 39.0% | John Motsinger, Jr.Dem34,693 votes · 39.0% | 22.0percentage points | |
Paul Lowe, Jr.Dem47,221 votes · 72.9%Runner-upEric HendersonRep17,572 votes · 27.1% | Eric HendersonRep17,572 votes · 27.1% | 45.8percentage points | |
Carl FordRep47,473 votes · 68.2%Runner-upArin WilhelmDem22,154 votes · 31.8% | Arin WilhelmDem22,154 votes · 31.8% | 36.4percentage points | |
Vickie SawyerRep54,635 votes · 69.7%Runner-upBeniah McMillerDem23,716 votes · 30.3% | Beniah McMillerDem23,716 votes · 30.3% | 39.5percentage points | |
Todd JohnsonRep49,848 votes · 61.5%Runner-upCaroline L. WalkerDem31,188 votes · 38.5% | Caroline L. WalkerDem31,188 votes · 38.5% | 23.0percentage points | |
Paul R. NewtonRep44,938 votes · 56.6%Runner-upMark E. ShelleyDem34,416 votes · 43.4% | Mark E. ShelleyDem34,416 votes · 43.4% | 13.3percentage points | |
Jeff JacksonDem52,261 votes · 78.1%Runner-upNora TrotmanRep13,395 votes · 20.0% | Nora TrotmanRep13,395 votes · 20.0% | 58.1percentage points | |
Mujtaba A. MohammedDem53,563 votes · 81.7%Runner-upRichard RivetteRep11,972 votes · 18.3% | Richard RivetteRep11,972 votes · 18.3% | 63.5percentage points | |
Dan BishopRep49,698 votes · 52.9%Runner-upChad StachowiczDem44,273 votes · 47.1% | Chad StachowiczDem44,273 votes · 47.1% | 5.8percentage points | |
Joyce WaddellDem44,773 votes · 75.6%Runner-upMr. Bobbie ShieldsRep14,426 votes · 24.4% | Mr. Bobbie ShieldsRep14,426 votes · 24.4% | 51.3percentage points |