2020 North Carolina State House Election
North Carolina · State
General Election
November 3, 2020
Contests
120
Candidates
245
Valid votes
5,266,692
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 2,632,672 | 50.0% | 69 | 57.5% | +4 |
| Democratic | 2,583,773 | 49.1% | 51 | 42.5% | −4 |
| Libertarian | 42,333 | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 7,227 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Green | 612 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
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| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No affiliation | 75 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 65 | 69 | +4 | 48.2% | 50.0% | +1.8 pp |
| Democratic | 55 | 51 | −4 | 50.5% | 49.1% | −1.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
| Party | 2010 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2010 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 67 | 69 | +2 | 58.7% | 50.0% | −8.7 pp |
| Democratic | 52 | 51 | −1 | 40.5% | 49.1% | +8.6 pp |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | −1 | 0.5% | 0.1% | −0.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 77 | 69 | −8 | 51.2% | 50.0% | −1.3 pp |
| Democratic | 43 | 51 | +8 | 48.1% | 49.1% | +1.0 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
| Party | 2014 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2014 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 74 | 69 | −5 | 54.1% | 50.0% | −4.1 pp |
| Democratic | 46 | 51 | +5 | 45.4% | 49.1% | +3.7 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
| Party | 2016 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2016 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 74 | 69 | −5 | 52.0% | 50.0% | −2.0 pp |
| Democratic | 46 | 51 | +5 | 46.7% | 49.1% | +2.4 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
| Party | 2018 seats | 2020 seats | Change | 2018 Vote % | 2020 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 65 | 69 | +4 | 48.2% | 50.0% | +1.8 pp |
| Democratic | 55 | 51 | −4 | 50.5% | 49.1% | −1.5 pp |
Seat changes by party
120 → 120 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic Unaffiliated
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Unaffiliated |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 67 | 52 | 1 |
| November 6, 2012 | 77 | 43 | 0 |
| November 4, 2014 | 74 | 46 | — |
| November 8, 2016 | 74 | 46 | 0 |
| November 6, 2018 | 65 | 55 | 0 |
| November 3, 2020 | 69 | 51 | 0 |
Republican Democratic Unaffiliated
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Unaffiliated |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 67 | 52 | 1 |
| November 6, 2012 | 77 | 43 | 0 |
| November 4, 2014 | 74 | 46 | — |
| November 8, 2016 | 74 | 46 | 0 |
| November 6, 2018 | 65 | 55 | 0 |
| November 3, 2020 | 69 | 51 | 0 |
Republican Democratic Unaffiliated
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Unaffiliated |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2010 | 58.7% | 40.5% | 0.5% |
| November 6, 2012 | 51.2% | 48.1% | 0.1% |
| November 4, 2014 | 54.1% | 45.4% | — |
| November 8, 2016 | 52.0% | 46.7% | 0.9% |
| November 6, 2018 | 48.2% | 50.5% | 0.6% |
| November 3, 2020 | 50.0% | 49.1% | 0.1% |
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections
District results
120 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Libertarian | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| 20,68854.5% | 54.5% | 17,29945.5% | 45.5% | —— | — | 37,987 | |
| 25,92860.4% | 60.4% | 17,00039.6% | 39.6% | —— | — | 42,928 | |
| 22,58560.8% | 60.8% | 14,57539.2% | 39.2% | —— | — | 37,160 | |
| 21,28265.7% | 65.7% | 11,09934.3% | 34.3% | —— | — | 32,381 | |
| 15,31443.3% | 43.3% | 20,06156.7% | 56.7% | —— | — | 35,375 | |
| 31,06364.3% | 64.3% | 17,21635.7% | 35.7% | —— | — | 48,279 | |
| 26,16659.0% | 59.0% | 18,20841.0% | 41.0% | —— | — | 44,374 | |
| 15,68539.8% | 39.8% | 23,73960.2% | 60.2% | —— | — | 39,424 | |
| 18,32948.8% | 48.8% | 19,19851.2% | 51.2% | —— | — | 37,527 | |
| 27,80269.8% | 69.8% | 12,04730.2% | 30.2% | —— | — | 39,849 | |
| 10,17526.0% | 26.0% | 26,79868.4% | 68.4% | 2,1855.6% | 5.6% | 39,158 | |
| 19,73254.6% | 54.6% | 16,38345.4% | 45.4% | —— | — | 36,115 | |
| 33,47771.6% | 71.6% | 13,24628.4% | 28.4% | —— | — | 46,723 | |
| 19,66660.0% | 60.0% | 13,10040.0% | 40.0% | —— | — | 32,766 | |
| 17,81869.5% | 69.5% | 7,82430.5% | 30.5% | —— | — | 25,642 | |
| 30,16164.4% | 64.4% | 16,67435.6% | 35.6% | —— | — | 46,835 | |
| 36,80062.4% | 62.4% | 22,14037.6% | 37.6% | —— | — | 58,940 | |
| 17,33640.2% | 40.2% | 25,82959.8% | 59.8% | —— | — | 43,165 | |
| 34,25958.0% | 58.0% | 24,84542.0% | 42.0% | —— | — | 59,104 | |
| 28,11955.3% | 55.3% | 22,70344.7% | 44.7% | —— | — | 50,822 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward C. GoodwinRep20,688 votes · 54.5%Runner-upEmily Bunch NicholsonDem17,299 votes · 45.5% | Emily Bunch NicholsonDem17,299 votes · 45.5% | 8.9percentage points | |
Larry YarboroughRep25,928 votes · 60.4%Runner-upCindy DeporterDem17,000 votes · 39.6% | Cindy DeporterDem17,000 votes · 39.6% | 20.8percentage points | |
Steve TysonRep22,585 votes · 60.8%Runner-upDorothea Downing WhiteDem14,575 votes · 39.2% | Dorothea Downing WhiteDem14,575 votes · 39.2% | 21.6percentage points | |
Jimmy DixonRep21,282 votes · 65.7%Runner-upChristopher SchulteDem11,099 votes · 34.3% | Christopher SchulteDem11,099 votes · 34.3% | 31.5percentage points | |
Howard J. Hunter IIIDem20,061 votes · 56.7%Runner-upDonald KirklandRep15,314 votes · 43.3% | Donald KirklandRep15,314 votes · 43.3% | 13.4percentage points | |
Bobby HanigRep31,063 votes · 64.3%Runner-upTommy FulcherDem17,216 votes · 35.7% | Tommy FulcherDem17,216 votes · 35.7% | 28.7percentage points | |
Matthew WinslowRep26,166 votes · 59.0%Runner-upPhil StoverDem18,208 votes · 41.0% | Phil StoverDem18,208 votes · 41.0% | 17.9percentage points | |
Kandie D. SmithDem23,739 votes · 60.2%Runner-upTony MooreRep15,685 votes · 39.8% | Tony MooreRep15,685 votes · 39.8% | 20.4percentage points | |
Brian FarkasDem19,198 votes · 51.2%Runner-upPerrin JonesRep18,329 votes · 48.8% | Perrin JonesRep18,329 votes · 48.8% | 2.3percentage points | |
John BellRep27,802 votes · 69.8%Runner-upCarl MartinDem12,047 votes · 30.2% | Carl MartinDem12,047 votes · 30.2% | 39.5percentage points | |
Allison DahleDem26,798 votes · 68.4%Runner-upClark PopeRep10,175 votes · 26.0% | Clark PopeRep10,175 votes · 26.0% | 42.5percentage points | |
Chris HumphreyRep19,732 votes · 54.6%Runner-upVirginia Cox-DaughertyDem16,383 votes · 45.4% | Virginia Cox-DaughertyDem16,383 votes · 45.4% | 9.3percentage points | |
Patricia (Pat) McElraftRep33,477 votes · 71.7%Runner-upBuck BayliffDem13,246 votes · 28.4% | Buck BayliffDem13,246 votes · 28.4% | 43.3percentage points | |
George G. ClevelandRep19,666 votes · 60.0%Runner-upMarcy WoffordDem13,100 votes · 40.0% | Marcy WoffordDem13,100 votes · 40.0% | 20.0percentage points | |
Phillip ShepardRep17,818 votes · 69.5%Runner-upCarolyn F. GomaaDem7,824 votes · 30.5% | Carolyn F. GomaaDem7,824 votes · 30.5% | 39.0percentage points | |
Carson SmithRep30,161 votes · 64.4%Runner-upDebbi FintakDem16,674 votes · 35.6% | Debbi FintakDem16,674 votes · 35.6% | 28.8percentage points | |
Frank IlerRep36,800 votes · 62.4%Runner-upTom SimmonsDem22,140 votes · 37.6% | Tom SimmonsDem22,140 votes · 37.6% | 24.9percentage points | |
Deb ButlerDem25,829 votes · 59.8%Runner-upWarren KennedyRep17,336 votes · 40.2% | Warren KennedyRep17,336 votes · 40.2% | 19.7percentage points | |
Charlie MillerRep34,259 votes · 58.0%Runner-upMarcia MorganDem24,845 votes · 42.0% | Marcia MorganDem24,845 votes · 42.0% | 15.9percentage points | |
Ted Davis, Jr.Rep28,119 votes · 55.3%Runner-upAdam EricsonDem22,703 votes · 44.7% | Adam EricsonDem22,703 votes · 44.7% | 10.7percentage points |