2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina

none February 2026 April 2012 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina North Carolina legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina 2014 All 13 North Carolina seats in the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 6 Republican Party (United States) 6 9 3 2,137,167 48.75% 5.38% Democratic Party (United States) 7 4 3 2,218,357 50.60% 5.35% 320px District results 320px County results Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% Democratic #b9d7ff 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the 13 U.S. representatives from the state of North Carolina. The elections coincided with the U.S. presidential election, N.C. gubernatorial election, statewide judicial elections, Council of State elections, and various local elections. Primary elections were held on May 8, 2012; for races in which no candidate received 40 percent of the vote in the primary, runoff elections (officially known as "second" primaries) were held on July 17.http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=61 Elections February 15, 2012 North Carolina State Board of Elections https://web.archive.org/web/20120221022917/http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=61 February 21, 2012 dead mdy-allNews & Observer: It's official https://web.archive.org/web/20120823183234/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/its_official_primary_runoff_date_is_july_17 August 23, 2012 North Carolina was one of five states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2012, along with Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Republican132,137,16748.759 369.23 Democratic Party (United States)Democratic132,218,35750.604 330.77 Libertarian Party (United States)Libertarian324,1420.5500.00 Write-InWrite-in14,4460.1000.00Total304,384,112100.013100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 50.60 Republican Republican Party (United States) 48.75 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 0.55 Other #777777 0.10 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 69.23 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 30.77 Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States) 0.00 Other #777777 0.00 By district Results of the 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 254,644 75.32% 77,288 22.86% 6,134 1.81% 338,066 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 2 128,973 41.42% 174,066 55.90% 8,358 2.68% 311,397 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 3 114,314 36.89% 195,571 63.11% 0 0.00% 309,885 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 259,534 74.47% 88,951 25.53% 0 0.00% 348,485 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 5 148,252 42.46% 200,945 57.54% 0 0.00% 349,197 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 6 142,467 39.08% 222,116 60.92% 0 0.00% 364,583 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 168,695 50.10% 168,041 49.90% 0 0.00% 336,736 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 8 137,139 45.37% 160,695 53.16% 4,446 1.47% 302,280 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 9 171,503 45.65% 194,537 51.78% 9,650 2.57% 375,690 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 10 144,023 43.01% 190,826 56.99% 0 0.00% 334,849 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 141,107 42.58% 190,319 57.42% 0 0.00% 331,426 100.00% Republican gainDistrict 12 247,591 79.63% 63,317 20.37% 0 0.00% 310,908 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 13 160,115 43.20% 210,495 56.80% '0 0.00% 370,610 100.00% Republican gainTotal 2,218,357 50.60% 2,137,167 48.75% 28,588 0.65% 4,384,112 100.00% Redistricting 400px|thumb|right|North Carolina's congressional districts after 2010 census redistrictingThe national atlas http://nationalatlas.gov/printable/congress.html nationalatlas.gov February 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140222045635/http://www.nationalatlas.gov/printable/congress.html February 22, 2014 dead mdy-all A redistricting map, drawn to reflect changes observed in the 2010 United States census, was passed into law in July 2011. The map must receive approval from either the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the U.S. Department of Justice before it can be enforced (under the 1965 Voting Rights Act).http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_21/Race-Ratings-GOP-Looks-for-Major-Gains-North-Carolina-208044-1.html Race Ratings: GOP Looks for Major Gains in North Carolina August 8, 2011 August 11, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller https://web.archive.org/web/20111019221604/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_21/Race-Ratings-GOP-Looks-for-Major-Gains-North-Carolina-208044-1.html October 19, 2011 dead The North Carolina chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People challenged the map on the grounds that it reduces the influence of African American voters.http://www2.wkrg.com/news/2011/aug/15/naacp-vows-to-fight-ncs-redrawn-political-maps-ar-2277993/ Naacp Vows to Fight NC'S Redrawn Political Maps August 15, 2011 August 18, 2011 WKRG-TVJanuary 2012 District Old PVI New PVI Incumbent NC 1 R D 9 D 17 G. K. Butterfield NC 2 R R 2 R 11 Renee Ellmers NC 3 R R 16 R 10 Walter B. Jones Jr. NC 4 R D 8 D 17 David Price NC 5 R R 15 R 12 Virginia Foxx NC 6 R R 18 R 11 Howard Coble NC 7 R R 5 R 11 Mike McIntyre NC 8 R R 2 R 12 Larry Kissell NC 9 R R 11 R 10 Sue Myrick NC 10 R R 17 R 11 Patrick McHenry NC 11 R R 6 R 12 Heath Shuler NC 12 R D 16 D 23 Mel Watt NC 13 R D 5 R 9 Brad Miller District 1 2012 North Carolina's 1st congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 1 2014 x150px File:G. K. Butterfield, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg G. K. Butterfield Democratic Party (United States) 254,644 75.3% File:3x4.svg Pete DiLauro Republican Party (United States) 77,288 22.9% NC-1 2012.svg 250px County resultsButterfield: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% U.S. Representative G. K. Butterfield Democratic Party (United States) G. K. Butterfield Democratic Party (United States) North Carolina's 1st congressional district Incumbent Democrat G. K. Butterfield, who had represented the district since 2004, ran for re-election. The 1st district, which is majority-minority and already strongly favored Democrats, favored them even more so after redistricting. The redrawn district had a PVI of D+17, whereas the old 1st had a PVI of D+9. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee G. K. Butterfield, incumbent U.S. representativeButterfield wins NC Dem primary for 1st District http://myfox8.com/2012/05/08/butterfield-wins-nc-dem-primary-for-1st-district/ MyFox8 May 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202064617/http://myfox8.com/2012/05/08/butterfield-wins-nc-dem-primary-for-1st-district February 2, 2016 dead Eliminated in primary Daniel-Lynn Whittacre, high school teacher, HHS federal agent Primary results Democratic primary resultshttp://digitallibrary.utah.gov/awweb/awarchive?type=file&item=74611 Federal Elections 2012 Federal Election Commission Utah Government Digital Library pdf July 2013 July 11, 2019 July 12, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190712034934/http://digitallibrary.utah.gov/awweb/awarchive?type=file&item=74611 dead Democratic Party (United States) G. K. Butterfield (incumbent) 89,531 81.1 Democratic Party (United States) Daniel-Lynn Whittacre 20,822 18.9 28,582 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Pete DiLauro, former law enforcement officer General election Endorsements G. K. Butterfield (D) Labor unions AFL-CIONC Labor 2012 Voter Guide http://aflcionc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Labor_2012_all-endorsements-flyer.pdf aflcionc.org NC State AFL-CIO September 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20210209015124/http://aflcionc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Labor_2012_all-endorsements-flyer.pdf February 9, 2021 live International Brotherhood of BoilermakersElection 2012: Boilermakers recommend candidates https://boilermakers.org/news/leap/election-2012/boilermakers-recommend-candidates boilermakers.org October 23, 2012 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers 8 April 2023 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC February 12, 2023 3–4 National Education Association North Carolina Association of EducatorsOctober NCAE News Bulletin https://issuu.com/ncaeeducators/docs/october_2012_bulletin_pdf NCAE February 12, 2023 3 October 1, 2012 United Steelworkers Organizations Humane Society of the United StatesHumane USA PAC http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac votesmart.org March 2, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac November 15, 2012 Sierra Club Newspapers Indy Week2012 General Election Endorsements http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/2012-general-election-endorsements/Content?oid=3171263 Indy Week February 14, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108012729/http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/2012-general-election-endorsements/Content?oid=3171263 November 8, 2012 October 17, 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe D November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe D November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe D November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 1st congressional district, 2012North Carolina General Elections Results 2012 http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/NC/42923/114645/Web01/en/summary.html North Carolina State Board of Elections January 22, 2013 G. K. Butterfield (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 254,644 75.3 Pete DiLauro Republican Party (United States) 77,288 22.9 Darryl Holloman Libertarian Party (United States) 6,134 1.8 338,066 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 2 2012 North Carolina's 2nd congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 2 2014 x150px File:Renee Ellmers, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Renee Ellmers Republican Party (United States) 174,066 55.9% File:3x4.svg Steve Wilkins Democratic Party (United States) 128,973 41.4% U.S. Representative Renee Ellmers Republican Party (United States) Renee Ellmers Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Renee Ellmers, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. The 2nd district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting, with The Hill ranking Ellmers at second in its list of house members most helped by redistricting.https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/171623-house-members-most-helped-by-redistricting/ https://web.archive.org/web/20221207190412/https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/171623-house-members-most-helped-by-redistricting/ dead December 7, 2022 House members most helped by redistricting September 5, 2011 January 16, 2023 The Hill.com Cameron Joseph The redrawn district had a PVI of R+11, whereas the old 2nd had a PVI of R+2. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Renee Ellmers, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Sonya Holmeshttp://sanfordherald.com/bookmark/17559364-Broadway-woman-to-challenge-Ellmers https://archive.today/20120717093524/http://sanfordherald.com/bookmark/17559364-Broadway-woman-to-challenge-Ellmers dead July 17, 2012 Broadway woman to challenge Ellmers February 17, 2012 February 20, 2012 The Sanford Herald Alexa Milan Clement F. Munno Richard Speer, contract farmer Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Renee Ellmers (incumbent) 37,661 56.0 Republican Party (United States) Richard Speer 20,099 29.9 Republican Party (United States) Sonya Holmes 6,535 9.7 Republican Party (United States) Clement F. Munno 2,982 4.4 67,277 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Steve Wilkins, retired U.S. Army officer and businessman Eliminated in primary Toni Morris, professional counselor Withdrawn Jim Bibbs Declined Bob Etheridge, former U.S. representativehttp://atr.rollcall.com/etheridge-eying-a-return-to-n-c-politics/ Bob Etheridge Eyeing Return to N.C. Politics January 27, 2012 February 4, 2012 Roll Call Joshua Miller February 3, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120203074243/http://atr.rollcall.com/etheridge-eying-a-return-to-n-c-politics/ dead (ran for governor)http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/etheridge_to_run_for_governor Etheridge to run for governor February 2, 2012 February 4, 2012 The News & Observer https://web.archive.org/web/20120204084432/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/etheridge_to_run_for_governor February 4, 2012 dead mdy-all Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Steve Wilkins 24,327 50.7 Democratic Party (United States) Toni Morris 20,431 42.6 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Bibbs (Withdrawn) 3,238 6.7 47,996 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Brian Irving, retired U.S. Air Force officer General election Endorsements Renee Ellmers (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com March 2, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements June 26, 2013 GOProudhttp://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements GOProud Announces U.S. House Endorsements - GOProud, Inc. October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025012745/http://www.goproud.org/pages/news--press/2012/goproud-announces-u.s.-house-endorsements October 25, 2012 Maggie's ListMaggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php maggieslist.org Maggie's List March 4, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 August 26, 2012 National Right to Life CommitteeNorth Carolina Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/North%20Carolina%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life February 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172716/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/North%20Carolina%20Endorsements.pdf January 23, 2013 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - North Carolina http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/North-Carolina.aspx February 11, 2023 NRA-PVF https://web.archive.org/web/20121009142551/http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/North-Carolina.aspx October 9, 2012 usurped Susan B. Anthony List2012 Candidate List http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf sba-list.org March 3, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134737/http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf October 14, 2012 June 27, 2012 United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=NC February 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144030/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=NC October 10, 2012 Steve Wilkins (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO United Steelworkers Newspapers Indy Week Did not endorse Newspapers Raleigh News & ObserverN&O editorial board Our endorsements: Keeping the list http://blogs.newsobserver.com/opinion/our-endorsements-keeping-the-list Raleigh News & Observer February 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027011356/http://blogs.newsobserver.com/opinion/our-endorsements-keeping-the-list October 27, 2012 October 19, 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Renee Ellmers (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 174,066 55.9 Steve Wilkins Democratic Party (United States) 128,973 41.4 Brian Irving Libertarian Party (United States) 8,358 2.7 311,397 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2012 North Carolina's 3rd congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 3 2014 x150px File:Walter Jones, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Walter B. Jones Jr. Republican Party (United States) 195,571 63.1% File:3x4.svg Erik Anderson Democratic Party (United States) 114,314 36.9% U.S. Representative Walter B. Jones Jr. Republican Party (United States) Walter B. Jones Jr. Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Walter B. Jones Jr., who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election.http://www.newbernsj.com/news/congress-99822-police-bern.html Former New Bern Police chief to run for Congress August 18, 2011 August 20, 2011 Sun Journal Sue Book The 3rd district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats in redistricting, but continued to strongly favor Republicans. The redrawn district had a PVI of R+10, whereas the old 3rd had a PVI of R+16. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Walter B. Jones Jr., incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Frank Palombo, former New Bern police chiefhttp://www.kinston.com/articles/seat-79327-chief-seeks.html/ Former New Bern police chief seeks House seat January 17, 2012 January 30, 2012 Kinston Free Press Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Walter B. Jones (incumbent) 42,644 69.0 Republican Party (United States) Frank Palombo 19,166 31.0 61,810 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Erik Anderson, former U.S. Marine General election Endorsements Walter B. Jones (R) Labor unions National Association of Letter Carriers Organizations Humane Society of the United States National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Walter B. Jones Jr. (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 195,571 63.1 Erik Anderson Democratic Party (United States) 114,314 36.9 309,885 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2012 North Carolina's 4th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 4 2014 x150px File:David Price, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg David Price Democratic Party (United States) 259,534 74.5% File:3x4.svg Tim D'Annunzio Republican Party (United States) 88,951 25.5% U.S. Representative David Price Democratic Party (United States) David Price Democratic Party (United States) North Carolina's 4th congressional district North Carolina's 13th congressional district Democrat David Price, who had represented North Carolina's 4th congressional district since 1997 and previously served from 1987 until 1995, ran for re-election.http://www.indyweek.com/triangulator/archives/2011/08/25/redistricting-driving-potential-price-miller-primary Redistricting driving potential Price-Miller primary August 25, 2011 August 26, 2011 Independent Weekly Kirk Ross https://web.archive.org/web/20111215121644/http://www.indyweek.com/triangulator/archives/2011/08/25/redistricting-driving-potential-price-miller-primary December 15, 2011 dead mdy-all Brad Miller, who had represented the 13th district since 2003, considered challenging Price in the 4th district primary after having his home drawn into it, but announced in January 2012 that he would not seek either seat and would instead retire.http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/26/1807221/miller-wont-run-against-price.html Miller won't run against Price January 26, 2012 February 18, 2012 News & Observer Franco Ordoñez January 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120129134503/http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/26/1807221/miller-wont-run-against-price.html dead Democratic primary Price was unopposed in the Democratic primary.Candidate Filing List http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=82 North Carolina State Board of Elections March 1, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130311182107/http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=82 March 11, 2013 Candidates Nominee David Price, incumbent U.S. representative Declined Brad Miller, incumbent U.S. representative for North Carolina's 13th congressional district Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim D'Annunzio, businessman and candidate for North Carolina's 8th congressional district in 2010. Eliminated in primary Jim Allen, electrical contractor George Hutchins, former US Marine, veteran of the first Gulf War and candidate for this district in 2010 Withdrawn Doug Yopp, director of the Friends of the Library at NC Statehttp://projects.newsobserver.com/node/23899 https://archive.today/20120714094327/http://projects.newsobserver.com/node/23899 dead July 14, 2012 Price gets a Republican opponent February 17, 2012 February 20, 2012 News & Observer Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Tim D'Annunzio 14,065 46.4 Republican Party (United States) Jim Allen 10,430 34.4 Republican Party (United States) George Frank Hutchins 5,811 19.2 30,306 100.0 General election Endorsements David Price (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association North Carolina Association of Educators United Steelworkers Organizations Human Rights Campaign2012 ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf Human Rights Campaign February 14, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121224061712/http://www.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/HRCElectionEndorsements_2012.pdf December 24, 2012 Humane Society of the United States Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - NC http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/north-carolina Planned Parenthood Action Fund February 13, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011603/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/north-carolina November 27, 2012 Sierra Club Newspapers Indy Week Raleigh News & Observer Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 4th congressional district, 2012 David Price (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 259,534 74.5 Tim D'Annunzio Republican Party (United States) 88,951 25.5 348,485 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 5 2012 North Carolina's 5th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 5 2014 x150px File:Virginia Foxx, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Virginia Foxx Republican Party (United States) 200,945 57.5% File:3x4.svg Elisabeth Motsinger Democratic Party (United States) 148,252 42.5% U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx Republican Party (United States) Virginia Foxx Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 5th congressional district Republican Virginia Foxx, who had represented North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005, ran for re-election. The 5th district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats in redistricting, but continued to strongly favor Republicans. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Virginia Foxx, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Elisabeth Motsinger, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board memberhttp://www.altweeklies.com/aan/elisabeth-motsinger-looks-to-unseat-us-rep-virginia-foxx/Story?oid=5881431 Elisabeth Motsinger Looks to Unseat U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx February 16, 2012 February 19, 2012 Yes! Weekly Keith T. Barber Eliminated in primary Bruce Peller, dentisthttp://www.salisburypost.com/News/042512-Motsinger-files-complaint-against-Peller-qcd Salisbury Post: Motsinger files complaint against Peller May 21, 2012 February 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160202064617/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/042512-Motsinger-files-complaint-against-Peller-qcd dead Withdrawn Treva Johnson, Wilkes County Democratic chairwomanhttp://www.newsobserver.com/2011/11/11/1634908/state-in-the-middle-on-mental.html Dome: State in the middle on mental health cuts November 11, 2011 November 15, 2011 The News & Observer Lynn Bonner Rob Christensen John Frankhttp://trevajohnson.com/home/?page_id=10 https://archive.today/20120719171030/http://trevajohnson.com/home/?page_id=10 dead July 19, 2012 Statement from Treva February 19, 2012 Treva Johnson for Congress Treva JohnsonFebruary 2012 Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Elisabeth Motsinger 38,512 69.7 Democratic Party (United States) Bruce G. Peller 16,716 30.3 55,228 100.0 General election Endorsements Virginia Foxx (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Maggie's List National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Susan B. Anthony List United States Chamber of Commerce Elisabeth Motsinger (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Education Association Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 5th congressional district, 2012 Virginia Foxx (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 200,945 57.5 Elisabeth Motsinger Democratic Party (United States) 148,252 42.5 349,197 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2012 North Carolina's 6th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 6 2014 x150px File:Howard Coble, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Howard Coble Republican Party (US) 222,116 60.9% File:Tony Foriest (2009-2010 Session) (cropped).jpg Anthony Foriest Democratic Party (US) 142,467 39.1% U.S. Representative Howard Coble Republican Party (US) Howard Coble Republican Party (US) North Carolina's 6th congressional district Republican Howard Coble, who had represented North Carolina's 6th congressional district since 1985, ran for re-election.http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/01/27/article/coble_to_seek_reelection Coble to seek re-election January 27, 2012 January 27, 2012 News & Record The 6th district was expected to continue to strongly favor Republicans. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Howard Coble, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Bill Flynn, former radio personalityhttp://www.billflynnforcongress.com/blog/view/BillFlyn/30/52-8--Vote-for-Bill-Flynn 52.8% Vote for Bill Flynn April 14, 2012 April 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126092802/http://www.billflynnforcongress.com/blog/view/BillFlyn/30/52-8--Vote-for-Bill-Flynn January 26, 2013 dead mdy-all Billy Yow, Guilford County commissionerhttp://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=214213 Skip Alston Not Seeking Reelection, Billy Yow Running For US Congress February 13, 2012 February 18, 2012 digtriad.com Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Howard Coble (incumbent) 50,701 57.3 Republican Party (United States) Bill Flynn 19,741 22.3 Republican Party (United States) Billy Yow 18,057 20.4 88,499 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tony Foriest, former state senator from the 24th districtForiest running for Congress; two local candidates file before Wednesday deadline Chris Lavender http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/foriest-52996-congress-running.html Times-News March 1, 2012 May 27, 2012 https://archive.today/20120914110909/http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/foriest-52996-congress-running.html September 14, 2012 dead mdy-all General election Endorsements Howard Coble (R) Organizations National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Greensboro News and RecordElection 2012: U.S. House of Representatives http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/09/20/article/election_2012_us_house_of_representatives February 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121023051427/http://www.news-record.com/content/2012/09/20/article/election_2012_us_house_of_representatives October 23, 2012 Tony Foriest (D) Newspapers Indy Week Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 6th congressional district, 2012 Howard Coble (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 222,116 60.9 Anthony Foriest Democratic Party (United States) 142,467 39.1 364,583 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2012 North Carolina's 7th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 7 2010 November 6, 2012 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 7 2014 North Carolina's 7th congressional district x150px Mike McIntyre (cropped).jpg Mike McIntyre Democratic Party (United States) 168,695 50.1% File:David Rouzer.jpg David Rouzer Republican Party (United States) 168,041 49.9% U.S. Representative Mike McIntyre Democratic Party (United States) Mike McIntyre Democratic Party (United States) North Carolina's 7th congressional district The home of Democrat Mike McIntyre, who had represented North Carolina's 7th congressional district since 1997, was drawn into the 8th district in redistricting. McIntyre, who had briefly considered running for governor following Bev Perdue's announcement that she would not seek re-election,http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20120126/ARTICLES/120129756/1177?p=all&tc=pgall McIntyre, other Democrats consider running for governor January 26, 2012 January 28, 2012 Star-News Patrick Gannon decided to seek re-election in the newly redrawn 7th district.http://www.wral.com/news/state/nccapitol/blogpost/10715491/ McIntyre withdraws name from gubernatorial run February 10, 2012 February 10, 2012 WRAL-TV Matthew Burns The district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting: 58% of its residents voted for Republican nominee John McCain in the 2008 presidential election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike McIntyre, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Rouzer, state senator from the 12th district Eliminated in primary Randy Crow, business executive Ilario Pantano, retired U.S. Marine and nominee for this district in 2010 Withdrawn Timothy Alan Wilkes Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) David Rouzer 34,647 48.5 Republican Party (United States) Ilario Gregory Pantano 31,752 44.5 Republican Party (United States) Randy Crow 5,012 7.0 71,411 100.0 General election Campaign McIntyre was heavily targeted by Republicans, especially after the GOP-controlled North Carolina General Assembly had redrawn congressional boundaries to put his home in Robeson County into the 8th district, something that McIntyre accused the GOP of doing “solely for the reason of giving my opponent a seat in Congress”.Caroline Curran All eyes on District 7 House race between McIntyre, Rouzer https://portcitydaily.com/local-news/2012/10/30/all-eyes-on-district-7-house-race-between-mcintyre-rouzer/ portcitydaily.com January 26, 2023 October 30, 2012 Nearly $9 million was spent by both parties,KENNETH P. VOGEL New normal: $9M for rural House seat https://www.politico.com/story/2012/11/the-new-normal-9-million-for-a-rural-house-seat-083271 politico.com January 26, 2023 November 4, 2012 with McIntyre airing ads stating he was a "strong conservative and Christian who walks his faith every day" and Rouzer trying to tie McIntyre to his votes for Nancy Pelosi and for the stimulus. Endorsements Mike McIntyre (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association North Carolina Association of Educators United Steelworkers Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Membership http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com Blue Dog Coalition February 23, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028195936/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-membership-1 October 28, 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program2012 Frontline Democrats https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2012 actblue.com DCCC March 6, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120729174353/https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2012 July 29, 2012 National Federation of Independent Businesshttp://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/08/08/nations-small-business-owners-endorse-mcintyre-for-election Nation's Small Business Owners Endorse McIntyre For Election - Mike McIntyre for Congress November 3, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121012201129/http://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/08/08/nations-small-business-owners-endorse-mcintyre-for-election/ October 12, 2012 National Right to Life Committeehttp://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/06/13/national-right-to-life-endorses-mcintyre-for-election-to-u-s-house National Right to Life Endorses McIntyre For Election to U.S. House - Mike McIntyre for Congress November 3, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121012201459/http://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/06/13/national-right-to-life-endorses-mcintyre-for-election-to-u-s-house/ October 12, 2012 NRA Political Victory Fundhttp://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/10/03/nra-endorses-mcintyre-for-congress NRA Endorses McIntyre For Congress - Mike McIntyre for Congress November 3, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200306/http://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/10/03/nra-endorses-mcintyre-for-congress/ October 12, 2012 United States Chamber of Commercehttp://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/09/26/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-mcintyre-for-re-election U.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses McIntyre for Re-Election - Mike McIntyre for Congress November 3, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200347/http://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/2012/09/26/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-mcintyre-for-re-election/ October 12, 2012 Newspapers The Robesonian Star-Newshttp://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/about-mike/endorsements/ Mike McIntyre for Congress - Endorsements January 16, 2023 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140110011505/http://www.mcintyreforcongress.com/about-mike/endorsements/ January 10, 2014 Tabor-Loris Tribune Wilmington Journal Wilmington Morning Star David Rouzer (R) U.S. senators Lauch Faircloth, former U.S. senator (1993–1999) U.S. representatives Renee Ellmers, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 2nd congressional district (2011–present)Wood Jessica CONGRESSMAN MCHENRY ENDORSES ROUZER FOR CONGRESS https://www.davidrouzer.com/2012/04/congresswoman-renee-ellmers-endorses-david/ davidrouzer.com January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200242/https://www.davidrouzer.com/2012/04/congresswoman-renee-ellmers-endorses-david/ October 12, 2012 Patrick McHenry, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 10th congressional district (2005–present)Wood Jessica CONGRESSMAN MCHENRY ENDORSES ROUZER FOR CONGRESS http://www.davidrouzer.com/2012/04/congressman-mchenry-endorses-rouzer-for-congress/ davidrouzer.com January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012201404/http://www.davidrouzer.com/2012/04/congressman-mchenry-endorses-rouzer-for-congress/ October 12, 2012 Statewide officials Steve Troxler, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture (2005–present) State legislators Phil Berger, president pro tempore of the North Carolina Senate (2011–present) Thom Goolsby, state senator from the 9th district (2011–present) W. Brent Jackson, state senator from the 10th district (2011–present) Bill Rabon, state senator from the 8th district (2011–present) Thom Tillis, Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives (2011–present) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramNRCC: DAVID ROUZER ACHIEVES 'YOUNG GUN' STATUS http://www.davidrouzer.com/2012/06/nrcc-david-rouzer-achieves-young-gun-status/ davidrouzer.com January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012201347/http://www.davidrouzer.com/2012/06/nrcc-david-rouzer-achieves-young-gun-status/ October 12, 2012CANDIDATES http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates gopyoungguns.com January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130101110717/http://gopyoungguns.com/candidates January 1, 2013 Tea Party Express2012 ENDORSEMENTS http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements teapartyexpress.org January 27, 2012 February 11, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121207233313/http://www.teapartyexpress.org/2012-endorsements December 7, 2012 Local officials Pat McCrory, mayor of Charlotte (1995–2009) and nominee for Governor in 2008 & 2012. Individuals Dorothy Helms, widow of U.S. Senator Jesse Helms McIntyre was the lone Democratic federal candidate endorsed by National Right to Life Committee in this election cycle.http://www.nrlpac.org/endorsements_2012.htm NRLPAC endorsements November 3, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121114052958/http://www.nrlpac.org/endorsements_2012.htm November 14, 2012 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorMikeMcIntyre (D)DavidRouzer (R)UndecidedWenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies October 23–24, 2012 600 ± 3.98% 39% 45% 17%North Star Opinion Research (R-YG Action)North Star Opinion Research (R-YG Action) August 12–13, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 49% 40% 11%Grove InsightGrove Insight July 26–29, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 52% 34% 13%Public Opinion Strategies Rouzer (R)Public Opinion Strategies Rouzer (R) July 22–23, 2012 400 ± 4.9% 44% 40% 15% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean D November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results The election outcome left McIntyre the winner by 655 votes. A recount requested by Rouzer began on November 26, 2012; two days later, Rouzer conceded the race to McIntyre.http://fayobserver.com/articles/2012/11/20/1219012 David Rouzer calls for recount in 7th District congressional race; U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre won seat by 655 votes Fayetteville Observer Andrew Barksdale November 21, 2012 November 21, 2012 November 28, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121128030035/http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/11/20/1219012? deadLederman Josh Last House race brings 2012 election to an end http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/11/30/last-house-race-brings-election-end/E5EBBHXlYLyaGVyBUXWwkI/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121203021246/http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2012/11/30/last-house-race-brings-election-end/E5EBBHXlYLyaGVyBUXWwkI/story.html dead December 3, 2012 boston.com November 30, 2012 This was the closest House race in 2012. North Carolina's 7th congressional district, 2012 Mike McIntyre (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 168,695 50.1 David Rouzer Republican Party (United States) 168,041 49.9 336,736 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 8 2012 North Carolina's 8th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 8 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 8 2014 x150px File:Richard Hudson, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Richard Hudson Republican Party (United States) 160,695 53.2% File:Larry Kissell, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Larry Kissell Democratic Party (United States) 137,139 45.4% U.S. Representative Larry Kissell Democratic Party (United States) Richard Hudson Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 8th congressional district Democrat Larry Kissell, who had represented North Carolina's 8th congressional district since 2009, ran for re-election.http://www.rollcall.com/news/state_reps_lead_list_of_possible_kissell_foes-207131-1.html State Reps. Lead List of Possible Kissell Foes July 8, 2011 July 11, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller The home of Kissell's fellow Democrat Mike McIntyre, who had represented the 7th district since 1997, was drawn into the 8th district in redistricting, but McIntyre sought re-election in the 7th district. The 8th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting: only 42% of its residents voted for Democratic nominee Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Larry Kissell, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Marcus Williams, attorney and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2008http://www.salisburypost.com/News/021812-ELECT12-Marcus-Williams-filing-qcd Attorney challenges Kissell in House primary race February 18, 2012 February 20, 2012 Salisbury Post Karissa Minn February 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120221161323/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/021812-ELECT12-Marcus-Williams-filing-qcd dead Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Larry Kissell (incumbent) 45,987 72.6 Democratic Party (United States) Marcus Williams 17,393 27.4 63,380 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Richard Hudson, former U.S. Representative Robin Hayes' district directorhttp://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/13/2689363/8th-district-gop-field-grows.html 8th District GOP field grows October 13, 2011 October 17, 2011 The Charlotte Observer Jim Morrill https://web.archive.org/web/20120521181823/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/13/2689363/8th-district-gop-field-grows.html May 21, 2012 dead mdy-all Eliminated in primary Scott Keadle, former Iredell County commissioner Vernon Robinson, former Winston-Salem city council member and nominee for the 13th district in 2006http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/vernon_robinson_on_the_move Vernon Robinson on the move August 15, 2011 August 16, 2011 The News & Observer https://web.archive.org/web/20111111070600/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/vernon_robinson_on_the_move November 11, 2011 dead mdy-allhttp://www.rollcall.com/news/neurosurgeon_joins_crowded_field_in_nc_house_race-208825-1.html Neurosurgeon Joins Crowded Field in N.C. House Race September 19, 2011 September 20, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Fred Steen, state representativeMinn Karissa Steen makes it official as Republican field taking on Kissell grows http://www.salisburypost.com/News/120911-elect-Steen-announcement-crowded-8th-District-qcd December 9, 2011 Salisbury Post December 9, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120109021126/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/120911-elect-Steen-announcement-crowded-8th-District-qcd January 9, 2012 dead mdy-all John Whitley, neurosurgeon Withdrawn Daniel Barry, insurance executivehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/insurance_executive_enters_race_for_kissell_seat-208117-1.html Insurance Executive Enters Race for Kissell Seat August 12, 2011 August 12, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Millerhttp://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/13/3008918/barry-switches-races-to-the-9th.html https://archive.today/20120723182441/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/13/3008918/barry-switches-races-to-the-9th.html dead July 23, 2012 Barry switches races February 13, 2012 February 19, 2012 The Charlotte Observer Jim Morrill Declined Justin Burr, state representative Jerry Dockham, state representativehttp://www.rollcall.com/news/republican_wont_seek_nod_to_challenge_kissell-208392-1.html Republican Won't Seek Nod to Challenge Kissell August 29, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Pat Molamphy, businessman Harold Johnson, sportscaster and candidate for this district in 2010https://campaigntracker.blogspot.com/2011/08/big-guy-likely-to-pass-on-8th-district.html Big Guy likely to pass on 8th District rematch August 3, 2011 August 8, 2011 The Charlotte Observer Jim Morrill Endorsements Scott Keadle (R) Organizations Club for GrowthOrdonez Franco Scott Keadle boosted by power-wielding conservative group http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/05/24/3267859/scott-keadle-boosted-by-power.html https://archive.today/20130215171654/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/05/24/3267859/scott-keadle-boosted-by-power.html dead 2013-02-15 January 22, 2013 The Charlotte Observer 2012-05-26 Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Richard Hudson 21,451 32.1 Republican Party (United States) Scott Keadle 14,687 22.0 Republican Party (United States) Vernon Robinson 12,181 18.2 Republican Party (United States) Fred F. Steen II 9,670 14.4 Republican Party (United States) John M. Whitley 8,894 13.3 67,277 100.0 Runoff results Republican primary runoff results Republican Party (United States) Richard Hudson 10,699 63.6 Republican Party (United States) Scott Keadle 6,118 36.4 16,817 100.0 General election Endorsements Larry Kissell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO International Association of Fire FightersTim Reaves Kissell spends big late in race with Hudson for 8th District http://www2.independenttribune.com/news/2012/oct/29/4/kissell-spends-big-late-race-hudson-8th-district-ar-2732761/ independenttribune.com Independent Tribune February 23, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101071009/http://www2.independenttribune.com/news/2012/oct/29/4/kissell-spends-big-late-race-hudson-8th-district-ar-2732761/ November 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association North Carolina Association of Educators United Steelworkers Organizations Alliance for Retired AmericansSeniors Group Endorses Larry Kissell for Congress http://www.larrykissell.com/seniors-group-endorses-larry-kissell-congress larrykissell.com January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195826/http://www.larrykissell.com/seniors-group-endorses-larry-kissell-congress October 12, 2012 Blue Dog Coalition Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program NRA Political Victory FundKissell Endorsed by the NRA http://www.larrykissell.com/kissell-endorsed-nra larrykissell.com January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195825/http://www.larrykissell.com/kissell-endorsed-nra October 12, 2012 Richard Hudson (R) U.S. senators Lauch Faircloth, former U.S. senator (1993–1999) Rick Santorum, former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania (1993–2007) and candidate for president in 2012Rick Santorum Endorses Richard Hudson for Congress in North Carolina's 8th Congressional District http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/07/rick-santorum-endorses-hudson/ richardhudsonforcongress.com/ January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200608/http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/07/rick-santorum-endorses-hudson/ October 12, 2012 July 11, 2012 U.S. representatives Mike Conaway, U.S. representative from Texas's 11th congressional district (2005–present) Virginia Foxx, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 5th congressional district (2005–present) Paul Ryan, U.S. representative from Wisconsin's 1st congressional district (1999–present) Statewide officials Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas (1996–2007) and candidate for president in 2008Governor Mike Huckabee Endorses Hudson http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/07/governor-mike-huckabee-endorses-hudson/ richardhudsonforcongress.com/ January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200623/http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/07/governor-mike-huckabee-endorses-hudson/ October 12, 2012 July 2, 2012 James G. Martin, former governor of North Carolina (1985–1993) State legislators Fred Steen, state representative (2004–present) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Gun Owners of AmericaGun Owners of America Endorses Richard Hudson for Congress http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/10/gun-owners-of-america-endorses-richard-hudson-for-congress/ richardhudsonforcongress.com January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195815/http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/10/gun-owners-of-america-endorses-richard-hudson-for-congress/ October 12, 2012 October 11, 2012 Huck PAC National Association of Realtors National Federation of Independent BusinessNational Federation of Independent Business Endorses Richard Hudson http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/09/national-federation-of-independent-business-endorses-richard-hudson-2/ richardhudsonforcongress.com/ January 16, 2023 September 28, 2012 August 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140808231123/http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/09/national-federation-of-independent-business-endorses-richard-hudson-2/ dead National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life CommitteeNational Right to Life Committee Endorses Hudson http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/08/national-right-to-life-committee-endorses-hudson-2/ Richardhudsonforcongress.com/ January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200553/http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/08/national-right-to-life-committee-endorses-hudson-2/ October 12, 2012 August 8, 2012 Tea Party Express United States Chamber of CommerceU.S. Chamber of Commerce Endorses Richard Hudson http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/10/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-richard-hudson/ richardhudsonforcongress.com/ January 16, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195823/http://www.richardhudsonforcongress.com/2012/10/u-s-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-richard-hudson/ October 12, 2012 October 8, 2012 Newspapers The Charlotte Observer Local officials Pat McCrory, mayor of Charlotte (1995–2009) and nominee for governor in 2008 & 2012 Individuals Dorothy Helms, widow of U.S. Senator Jesse Helms Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorLarryKissell (D)RichardHudson (R)UndecidedAnzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D) September 25–27, 2012 400 ±4.9% 40% 39% 21%NRCCNRCC September 25, 2012 784 ±3.5% 41% 50% 9%Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D) August 6–9, 2012 500 ±4.4% 43% 39% 18%Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D) March 15–20, 2012 500 ±4.4% 46% 36% 18% Debates Complete video of debate, September 24, 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely R Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely R Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPLikely R Flip November 4, 2012The HillLikely R Flip November 4, 2012 Result North Carolina's 8th congressional district, 2012 Richard Hudson Republican Party (United States) 160,695 53.2 Larry Kissell (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 137,139 45.4 Antonio Blue (write-in) Independent (United States) 3,990 1.3 456 0.1 302,280 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 9 2012 North Carolina's 9th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 9 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 9 2014 x150px File:Robert Pittenger, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Robert Pittenger Republican Party (United States) 194,537 51.8% File:Mayor Jennifer Roberts (cropped).jpg Jennifer Roberts Democratic Party (United States) 171,503 45.7% U.S. Representative Sue Myrick Republican Party (United States) Robert Pittenger Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 9th congressional district Republican Sue Myrick, who had represented North Carolina's 9th congressional district since 1995, did not seek another term.http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/07/2992759/myrick-not-running.html Rep. Sue Myrick will not seek another term in Congress February 7, 2012 February 7, 2012 The Charlotte Observer Jim Morrill https://web.archive.org/web/20120209022207/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/07/2992759/myrick-not-running.html February 9, 2012 dead mdy-all Curtis Campbell ran as the Libertarian nominee. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Robert Pittenger, former state senator from the 39th district and nominee for lieutenant governor in 2008http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/republicans-line-fill-myricks-9th-district-seat/nJJqL/ Republicans line up to fill Myrick's 9th District seat February 20, 2012 February 22, 2012 wsoctv.com Jim Bradley April 22, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422075013/http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/republicans-line-fill-myricks-9th-district-seat/nJJqL/ dead Eliminated in primary Dan Barry, mayor pro tem of Weddington Andy Dulin, member of Charlotte City Councilhttp://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-charlotte-councilman-announces-for-myrick-district/ North Carolina: Charlotte Councilman Announces for Sue Myrick District February 14, 2012 February 18, 2012 Roll Call Joshua Miller February 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120217231647/http://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-charlotte-councilman-announces-for-myrick-district/ dead Jon Gauthier, financial adviserhttp://triangle.news14.com/content/top_stories/653486/myrick-to-retire--candidates-line-up-to-run-in-9th-district Myrick to retire; candidates line up to run in 9th District February 7, 2012 February 8, 2012 News 14 Carolina February 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120209190853/http://triangle.news14.com/content/top_stories/653486/myrick-to-retire--candidates-line-up-to-run-in-9th-district dead Ric Killian, former state representativehttp://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/14/3010776/crowded-9th-district-field-emerges.html Crowded 9th District field emerges as filing season opens February 14, 2012 February 19, 2012 The Charlotte Observer Jim Morrill https://web.archive.org/web/20120531022059/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/14/3010776/crowded-9th-district-field-emerges.html May 31, 2012 dead mdy-all Ken Leonwyzk, lawyer and ordained minister Richard Lynch, business owner Edwin Peacock, member of Charlotte City Councilhttps://obsdailyviews.blogspot.com/2012/02/mccrory-had-been-top-pick-for-myricks.html The early list of Myrick replacements February 7, 2012 February 8, 2012 The Charlotte Observer Jim Pendergraph, Mecklenburg County commissionerhttp://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/07/2992908/pendergraph-will-run-for-congress.html https://archive.today/20130118234907/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/07/2992908/pendergraph-will-run-for-congress.html dead January 18, 2013 Jim Pendergraph will enter race for Myrick's seat in Congress February 7, 2012 February 7, 2012 The Charlotte Observer Jim Morrill Michael Steinberg, businessmanMorrill Jim Myrick gets tea party challenger http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/19/2706004/myrick-gets-tea-party-challenger.html October 20, 2011 The Charlotte Observer October 19, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120521181444/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/19/2706004/myrick-gets-tea-party-challenger.html May 21, 2012 dead mdy-all Withdrawn Michael Schaffer, real estate broker (endorsed Barry)Republican drops 9th District bid The Charlotte Observer March 29, 2012 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/29/3137164/9th-district-candidate-quits-throws.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120602004002/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/29/3137164/9th-district-candidate-quits-throws.html June 2, 2012 Declined Sue Myrick, incumbent U.S. representative Bob Rucho, state senator from the 39th districthttp://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-sue-myrick-wont-seek-re-election/ North Carolina: Sue Myrick Won't Seek Re-Election February 7, 2012 February 8, 2012 Roll Call Joshua Miller February 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120213062053/http://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-sue-myrick-wont-seek-re-election/ dead In the Republican primary, Pittenger and Pendergraph qualified for the runoff election, earning 33% and 25% of the vote, respectively. On July 17, Pittenger won the primary runoff. Morrill Jim Funk Tim 2012-07-18 Pittenger wins bitter race in 9th, will face Roberts Charlotte Observer Page 1 Charlotte, North Carolina The McClatchy Company 2012-07-18 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/07/17/3388767/pittenger-wins-will-face-roberts.html http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20120731065000/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/07/17/3388767/pittenger-wins-will-face-roberts.html July 31, 2012 dead mdy-all Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Robert Pittenger 29,999 32.4 Republican Party (United States) Jim Pendergraph 23,401 25.3 Republican Party (United States) Edwin B. Peacock III 11,336 12.3 Republican Party (United States) Ric Killian 9,691 10.5 Republican Party (United States) Dan Barry 5,515 6.0 Republican Party (United States) Andy Dulin 4,526 4.9 Republican Party (United States) Mike Steinberg 2,297 2.5 Republican Party (United States) Jon Gauthier 2,056 2.2 Republican Party (United States) Ken Leonczyk 2,047 2.2 Republican Party (United States) Richard Lynch 1,000 1.1 Republican Party (United States) Michael Shaffer (withdrew) 579 0.6 92,447 100.0 Runoff results Republican primary runoff results Republican Party (United States) Robert Pittenger 18,982 52.9 Republican Party (United States) Jim Pendergraph 16,902 47.1 35,884 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jennifer Roberts, Mecklenburg County commissionerhttp://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/13/3009817/roberts-jumps-in-9th-district.html Roberts jumps into 9th district race February 13, 2012 February 18, 2012 The Charlotte Observer Jim Morrill https://web.archive.org/web/20120521181945/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/13/3009817/roberts-jumps-in-9th-district.html May 21, 2012 dead mdy-all Declined Patrick Cannon, mayor pro tem of Charlottehttp://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/12/3006674/cannon-wont-run-for-myrick-seat.html https://archive.today/20120730194159/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/12/3006674/cannon-wont-run-for-myrick-seat.html dead July 30, 2012 Cannon rules out 9th District race February 12, 2012 February 19, 2012 The Charlotte Observer April Bethea General election Endorsements Robert Pittenger (R) Statewide officials Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas (1996–2007) and candidate for President in 2008Home http://www.robertpittenger.com/ robertpittenger.com January 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130113114531/http://www.robertpittenger.com/#!prettyPhoto January 13, 2013 Organizations Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org/ February 23, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html October 13, 2014 February 12, 2013 FreedomWorks Huck PAC National Federation of Independent Business National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Jennifer Roberts (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Sierra Club Newspapers The Charlotte ObserverIn The Press http://votejenniferroberts.com/in-the-press/ votejenniferroberts.com January 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121229150329/http://votejenniferroberts.com/in-the-press/ December 29, 2012 Local officials Lynda Paxton, Republican mayor of Stallings Individuals Hugh McColl, former chairman and CEO of Bank of America Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 9th congressional district, 2012 Robert Pittenger Republican Party (United States) 194,537 51.8 Jennifer Roberts Democratic Party (United States) 171,503 45.6 Curtis Campbell Libertarian Party (United States) 9,650 2.6 375,690 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 10 2012 North Carolina's 10th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 10 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 10 2014 x150px File:Patrick McHenry, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Patrick McHenry Republican Party (United States) 190,826 57.0% File:Representative Patsy Keever (2011-12 Session) (cropped).jpg Patsy Keever Democratic Party (United States) 144,023 43.0% U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry Republican Party (United States) Patrick McHenry Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 10th congressional district Republican Patrick McHenry, who had represented North Carolina's 10th congressional district since 2005, ran for re-election. Though the 10th district was made more favorable to Democrats in redistricting, it was expected to continue to strongly favor Republicans. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Patrick McHenry, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Ken Fortenberry, newspaper publisher Don Petersonhttp://www.citizen-times.com/article/20111116/NEWS/311160024/Asheville-mayor-Bellamy-will-run-Congress Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy announces run for Congress November 15, 2011 November 16, 2011 Asheville Citizen-Times Clarke Morrison Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Patrick McHenry (incumbent) 58,844 72.5 Republican Party (United States) Ken H. Fortenberry 15,936 19.7 Republican Party (United States) Don Peterson 6,337 7.8 81,117 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Patsy Keever, state representativehttp://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012301270034 Asheville's Keever announces bid for Congress January 27, 2012 January 30, 2012 Asheville Citizen-Times Clarke Morrison Eliminated in primary Terry Bellamy, mayor of Asheville Timothy Murphyhttp://www.citizen-times.com/article/20111108/NEWS/311080034/Asheville-Mayor-Terry-Bellamy-mulls-run-Congress Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy mulls run for Congress November 7, 2011 November 14, 2011 Asheville Citizen-Times Withdrawn Heath Wynn, adjunct professor at Catawba Valley Community Collegehttp://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2011/jun/22/hudson-man-announces-run-us-house-ar-1145264/ Hudson man announces run for U.S. House June 22, 2011 July 15, 2011 Hickory Daily Record Sarah Newell Williamson https://web.archive.org/web/20110626190514/http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2011/jun/22/hudson-man-announces-run-us-house-ar-1145264/ June 26, 2011 dead mdy-allCitizen-Times blog http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20120305171644/http://blogs2.citizen%2Dtimes.com/politics/2012/02/29/heath%2Dwynn%2Dd%2Dis%2Dout%2Dof%2Dthe%2D11th%2Ddistrict%2Drace/ March 5, 2012 Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Patsy Keever 36,791 57.9 Democratic Party (United States) Terry Michelle Bellamy 16,865 26.5 Democratic Party (United States) Timothy Murphy 9,908 15.6 63,564 100.0 General election Endorsements Patrick McHenry (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Patsy Keever (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Education Association Organizations Democracy for AmericaCurrent Endorsements http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements democracyforamerica.com February 20, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010215649/http://democracyforamerica.com/current-endorsements October 10, 2012 National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html February 13, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html November 10, 2012 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra ClubJake Frankel Sierra Club announces full slate of WNC endorsements https://mountainx.com/blogwire/sierra_club_announces_full_slate_of_wnc_endorsements/ February 10, 2023 September 27, 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 10th congressional district, 2012 Patrick McHenry (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 190,826 57.0 Patsy Keever Democratic Party (United States) 144,023 43.0 334,849 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2012 North Carolina's 11th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 11 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 11 2014 x150px File:Mark Meadows, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Mark Meadows Republican Party (United States) 190,319 57.4% File:3x4.svg Hayden Rogers Democratic Party (United States) 141,107 42.6% U.S. Representative Heath Shuler Democratic Party (United States) Mark Meadows Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 11th congressional district Democrat Heath Shuler, who had represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2007, chose not to run for re-election.https://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2011/07/shuler-spox-gets-definitive-hes-running-037840 Shuler spox gets definitive: He's running July 27, 2011 July 29, 2011 Politico Alex Isenstadt http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/02/democratic-rep.php Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler to Retire February 2, 2012 February 20, 2012 National Journal Scott Bland Josh Kraushaar Billy House https://web.archive.org/web/20120204193056/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/02/democratic-rep.php February 4, 2012 dead mdy-all The 11th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting: more than three-quarters of voters in Asheville were removed from the district, while Avery, Burke, Caldwell and Mitchell counties, all of which favor Republicans, were added to it. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Hayden Rogers, Rep. Shuler's former chief of staffhttp://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-former-shuler-chief-mounts-congressional-bid/ North Carolina: Former Shuler Chief Mounts Congressional Bid February 8, 2012 February 11, 2012 Roll Call Joshua Miller February 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120210024514/http://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-former-shuler-chief-mounts-congressional-bid/ dead Eliminated in primary Cecil Bothwell, Asheville city council-memberhttp://www.mountainx.com/blogwire/2011/asheville_council_member_cecil_bothwell_announces_run_as_democrat_against_r Asheville Council member Cecil Bothwell announces run as Democrat against Rep. Shuler June 13, 2011 Mountain Xpress Margaret Williams https://web.archive.org/web/20110510075223/http://www.mountainx.com/blogwire/2011/asheville_council_member_cecil_bothwell_announces_run_as_democrat_against_r May 10, 2011 dead mdy-all Tom Hill, retired defense industry workerhttp://www.citizen-times.com/article/20120216/NEWS/302160038/Hill-running-Congress-11th-District Hill running for Congress in 11th District February 15, 2012 February 20, 2012 Asheville Citizen-Times Declined Heath Shuler, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Hayden Rogers 35,518 55.7 Democratic Party (United States) Cecil Bothwell 19,161 30.1 Democratic Party (United States) Tom Hill 9,049 14.2 63,728 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mark Meadows, real estate investorhttp://www.blueridgenow.com/article/20111003/ARTICLES/111009939/1042/sitemaps Two more candidates throw hat in ring for Shuler's seat October 3, 2011 October 4, 2011 Times-News Gary Glancy Eliminated in primary Spence Campbell, retired U.S. Army colonel and nominee for this district in 2008http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20110718/NEWS/307180015/2-Republicans-announce-bids-WNC-congressional-seat 2 Republicans announce bids for WNC congressional seat July 18, 2011 July 19, 2011 Asheville Citizen-Times Clarke Morrison Susan Harris, accountant Jeff Hunt, Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties district attorneyhttp://www.citizen-times.com/article/20110727/NEWS/307270028/Hunt-challenge-Shuler-11th-District District attorney enters congressional race for Shuler's seat July 27, 2011 July 30, 2011 Asheville Citizen-Times Elizaeth Bewley Vance Patterson, business owner and Tea Party member Chris Petrella, economic development consultant Kenny West, Clay County Republican Party chairman Ethan Wingfield, businessman Withdrawn Dan Eichenbaum, ophthalmologisthttp://www.citizen-times.com/article/20120220/NEWS01/120220007/Eichenbaum-says-he-won-t-run-11th-Congresional-seat Eichenbaum says he won't run for 11th Congressional seat February 20, 2012 February 21, 2012 Asheville Citizen-Times John Boyle Declined Jeff Miller, businessman and nominee for this district in 2010http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_40/jeff_miller_not_interested_heath_shuler_rematch-209385-1.html Jeff Miller Not Interested in Rematch With Heath Shuler October 12, 2011 October 12, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) Mark Meadows 35,733 37.8 Republican Party (United States) Vance Patterson 22,306 23.6 Republican Party (United States) Jeff Hunt 13,353 14.2 Republican Party (United States) Ethan Wingfield 10,697 11.3 Republican Party (United States) Susan Harris 5,825 6.2 Republican Party (United States) Kenny West 3,970 4.2 Republican Party (United States) Spence Campbell 1,799 1.9 Republican Party (United States) Chris Petrella 778 0.8 94,461 100.0 Runoff results Republican primary runoff results Republican Party (United States) Mark Meadows 17,520 76.2 Republican Party (United States) Vance Patterson 5,471 23.8 22,991 100.0 General election Endorsements Hayden Rogers (D) U.S. representatives Heath Shuler, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 11th congressional district (2007–present)Rep. Shuler Endorses Rogers for Congress http://www.haydenrogersforcongress.com/press/rep-shuler-endorses-rogers-congress haydenrogersforcongress.com January 17, 2023 August 9, 2012 March 24, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170324105737/http://www.haydenrogersforcongress.com/press/rep-shuler-endorses-rogers-congress dead Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association North Carolina Association of EducatorsRogers endorsed by NC Association of Educators http://www.haydenrogersforcongress.com/press/rogers-endorsed-nc-association-educators haydenrogersforcongress.com January 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012195808/http://www.haydenrogersforcongress.com/press/rogers-endorsed-nc-association-educators October 12, 2012 October 12, 2012 United Steelworkers Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionBlue Dog Endorsements http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-endorsements bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/ February 23, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124061254/http://bluedogdems.ngpvanhost.com/content/blue-dog-endorsements November 24, 2012 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramWNC's Rogers gets Democratic nod as top candidate http://www.haydenrogersforcongress.com/news/wncs-rogers-gets-democratic-nod-top-candidate haydenrogersforcongress.com January 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200536/http://www.haydenrogersforcongress.com/news/wncs-rogers-gets-democratic-nod-top-candidate October 12, 2012 July 10, 2012 Sierra Club Mark Meadows (R) U.S. representatives Patrick McHenry, U.S. representative from North Carolina's 10th congressional district (2005–present)McHENRY ENDORSES MEADOWS FOR CONGRESS http://www.meadowsforcongress.com/mchenry-endorses-meadows-for-congress/ meadowsforcongress.com January 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120624083016/http://www.meadowsforcongress.com/mchenry-endorses-meadows-for-congress/ June 24, 2012 State legislators Phillip Frye, state representative (2003–present) Jim Jacumin, state senator from the 44th district (2005–2011) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum Family Research Council National Federation of Independent Business National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program National Right to Life Committee Tea Party Express Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergLikely R Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R Flip November 4, 2012RCPLikely R Flip November 4, 2012The HillLikely R Flip November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 11th congressional district, 2012 Mark Meadows Republican Party (United States) 190,319 57.4 Hayden Rogers Democratic Party (United States) 141,107 42.6 331,426 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 12 2012 North Carolina's 12th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 12 2010 2014 North Carolina's 12th congressional district special election 2014 (special) x150px File:Mel Watt, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Mel Watt Democratic Party (United States) 247,591 79.6% File:3x4.svg Jack Brosch Republican Party (United States) 63,317 20.4% U.S. Representative Mel Watt Democratic Party (United States) Mel Watt Democratic Party (United States) North Carolina's 12th congressional district Democrat Mel Watt, who had represented North Carolina's 12th congressional district since 1993, ran for re-election.http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/us_rep_mel_watt_files_for_reelection https://archive.today/20120714085412/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/us_rep_mel_watt_files_for_reelection dead July 14, 2012 U.S. Rep. Mel Watt files for re-election February 20, 2012 February 21, 2012 News & Observer The 12th district was made more favorable to Democrats in redistricting. Watt faced Republican Jack Broschhttp://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20120214/News/302149989/1005/NEWS?Title=Candidates-to-speak-at-meeting-of-Republican-women https://archive.today/20130203180638/http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20120214/News/302149989/1005/NEWS?Title=Candidates-to-speak-at-meeting-of-Republican-women dead February 3, 2013 Candidates to speak at meeting of Republican women February 14, 2012 February 20, 2012 The-Dispatch.com and Libertarian Lon Cecil in the general election in November. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mel Watt, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Matt Newton, attorney and former Occupy movement protesterElect 2012: Watt sets sights on Brosch, Cecil for 12th District seat Mark Wineka http://www.salisburypost.com/News/050912-ELECT-2012-us-house-12th-district-qcd Salisbury Post May 9, 2012 May 21, 2012 May 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120514175301/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/050912-ELECT-2012-us-house-12th-district-qcd dead Declined Melvin Alston, Guilford County commissionerhttp://www.news-record.com/blog/53964/entry/137907 Alston's plans February 17, 2012 February 18, 2012 The News & Observer Mark Binker February 21, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120221080252/http://www.news-record.com/blog/53964/entry/137907 dead Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Mel Watt (incumbent) 52,968 80.9 Democratic Party (United States) Matt Newton 12,495 19.1 65,463 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jack Brosch, business owner General election Endorsements Melvin Watt (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association North Carolina Association of Educators United Steelworkers Organizations Human Rights Campaign J StreetJStreetPAC 2012 Endorsees https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates jstreetpac.org March 2, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723013643/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates July 23, 2012 Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Newspapers The Charlotte Observer Greensboro News and Record Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 12th congressional district, 2012 Melvin Watt (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 247,591 79.6 Jack Brosch Republican Party (United States) 63,317 20.4 310,908 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 13 2012 North Carolina's 13th congressional district election North Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 13 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 13 2014 x150px File:George Holding, official portrait 113th Congress.jpg George Holding Republican Party (United States) 210,495 56.8% File:3x4.svg Charles Malone Democratic Party (United States) 160,115 43.2% U.S. Representative Brad Miller Democratic Party (United States) George Holding Republican Party (United States) North Carolina's 13th congressional district Democrat Brad Miller, who had represented North Carolina's 13th congressional district since 2003, did not seek re-election.Miller won't seek another term in Congress http://www.wral.com/news/state/nccapitol/story/10646398/ January 27, 2012 WRAL-TV January 26, 2012 The 13th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Charles Malone, state employee and nominee for state senate's 15th district in 2010. Eliminated in primary Bernard Holliday, Baptist ministerhttps://archive.today/20120712104010/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/a_democrat_files_for_brad_millers_seat News & Observer: A Democrat files for Brad Miller's seat Declined Brad Miller, incumbent U.S. representative Primary results Democratic primary results Democratic Party (United States) Charles Malone 45,865 66.9 Democratic Party (United States) Bernard Holliday 22,703 33.1 68,568 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee George Holding, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolinahttp://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/holding_to_run_for_millers_seat Holding to run for Miller's seat July 13, 2011 February 19, 2012 The News & Observer https://web.archive.org/web/20120928045456/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/holding_to_run_for_millers_seat September 28, 2012 dead mdy-all Eliminated in primary Paul Coble, Wake County commissionerhttp://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_15/north_carolina_county_commissioner_jumps_into_race-207753-1.html North Carolina County Commissioner Jumps Into Race July 28, 2011 July 29, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller Bill Randall, U.S. Navy retiree and nominee for this district in 2010http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/randall_wants_a_rematch Randall wants a rematch July 18, 2011 July 29, 2011 The News & Observer Declined Phil Berger Jr., Rockingham County district attorneyhttp://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/senate_leaders_son_may_run_for_congress Senate leader's son may run for Congress July 5, 2011 July 6, 2011 The News & Observer Vernon Robinson, former Winston-Salem city council member and nominee for this district in 2006 (running in the 8th district)http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/07/07/1326417/vernon-robinson-says-hell-run.html Vernon Robinson says he'll run for Congress again July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011 The News & Observer Nathan Tabor, candidate for the 5th district in 2004http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/07/07/1326398/kernersville-man-seeks-to-unseat.html Kernersville man seeks to unseat Miller July 7, 2011 July 7, 2011 The News & Observer Lynn Bonner Primary results Republican primary results Republican Party (United States) George Holding 37,341 43.5 Republican Party (United States) Paul Coble 29,354 34.2 Republican Party (United States) Bill Randall 19,119 22.3 85,814 100.0 General election Endorsements Charles Malone (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Newspapers Indy Weekmalone4congress.com http://www.malone4congress.com/index.html January 17, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130515112301/http://www.malone4congress.com/index.html May 15, 2013 George Holding (R) Statewide officials I. Beverly Lake Jr., chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court (2001–2006) and nominee for governor in 1980 State legislators N. Leo Daughtry, state representative (1993–2017) and candidate for governor in 2000 Organizations NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Newspapers Raleigh News & Observer Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLikely R Flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R Flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R Flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R Flip November 4, 2012RCPSafe R Flip November 4, 2012The HillLikely R Flip November 4, 2012 Results North Carolina's 13th congressional district, 2012 George Holding Republican Party (United States) 210,495 56.8 Charles Malone Democratic Party (United States) 160,115 43.2 370,610 100.0 Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) See also Gerrymandering References 30em External links North Carolina State Board of Elections United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2012 at Ballotpedia North Carolina U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in North Carolina from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation North Carolina 2012 United States House of Representatives