2002 North Carolina House of Representatives election

none July 2026 January 2021 2002 North Carolina House of Representatives election North Carolina legislative no 2000 North Carolina House of Representatives election 2000 2004 North Carolina House of Representatives election 2004 All 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives 61 November 5, 2002 Leo Daughtry North Carolina Republican Party 95th District 100px 58 3 61 1,072,101 51.77% Jim Black North Carolina Democratic Party 100px 36th District 62 3 59 903,508 43.63% 2002 North Carolina House of Representatives election map.svg 400px Results:#CA0120 Republican gain #0571B0 Democratic gain#F48882 Republican hold #92C5DE Democratic hold Speaker Jim Black North Carolina Democratic Party Jim Black & Richard Morgan Coalition The North Carolina House of Representatives election of 2002 were held on November 5, 2002, as part of the biennial election to the General Assembly. All 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives were elected. Initially, Republicans flipped control of the chamber with a 61-59 majority. However, Republican Michael P. Decker switched parties, and tied the chamber at 60-60 until the next election, when he ran as a Republican again. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The CookPolitical ReportJacobson Louis October 4, 2002 2002 State Legislature Ratings https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/cpr-archives/cook-political-report-october-4-2002 bot: unknown The Cook Political Report 149–150 subscription https://web.archive.org/web/20250118164903/https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/cpr-archives/cook-political-report-october-4-2002 18 January 2025 Harvard Dataverse 1 March 2025 | Tossup October 4, 2002 Results summary DistrictIncumbent PartyElectedParty 1st Bill Owens Dem Bill Owens Dem 2nd Bill CulpepperRedistricted from the 86th District. Dem Bill Culpepper Dem 3rd Alice Graham Underhill Dem Michael Gorman Rep 4th Gene Rogers†Redistricted from the 6th District. Dem Charles Elliott Johnson Dem 5th Howard Hunter Jr. Dem Howard Hunter Jr. Dem 6th Zeno Edwards†Redistricted from the 2nd District. Dem Arthur Williams Dem 7th John Hall Dem John Hall Dem 8th Edith Warren Dem Edith Warren Dem 9th Marian McLawhorn Dem Marian McLawhorn Dem 10th Russell Tucker Dem Stephen LaRoque Rep 11th Phil Baddour Dem Louis Pate Rep 12th William WainwrightRedistricted from the 79th District. Dem William Wainwright Dem 13th Jean Preston Rep Jean Preston Rep Ronald Smith Dem 14th New Seat Keith Williams Rep 15th Robert GradyRedistricted from the 80th District. Rep Robert Grady Rep 16th New Seat Carolyn Justice Rep 17th David Redwine Dem Bonner Stiller Rep 18th Thomas WrightRedistricted from the 98th District. Dem Thomas Wright Dem 19th Danny McComasRedistricted from the 13th District. Rep Danny McComas Rep 20th Dewey HillRedistricted from the 14th District. Dem Dewey Hill Dem 21st Larry BellRedistricted from the 97th District. Dem Larry Bell Dem 22nd Edd NyeRedistricted from the 96th District. Dem Edd Nye Dem Nurham WarwickRedistricted from the 12th District. Dem 23rd Joe TolsonRedistricted from the 71st District. Dem Joe Tolson Dem 24th Shelly WillinghamRedistricted from the 70th District. Dem Jean Farmer-Butterfield Dem 25th Gene Arnold†Redistricted from the 72nd District. Rep Bill Daughtridge Rep 26th Billy CreechRedistricted from the 20th District. Rep Billy Creech Rep Carolyn RussellRedistricted from the 77th District. Rep 27th Stanley FoxRedistricted from the 78th District. Dem Stanley Fox Dem 28th Leo DaughtryRedistricted from the 95th District. Rep Leo Daughtry Rep 29th Paul MillerRedistricted from the 23rd District. Dem Paul Miller Dem 30th Paul LuebkeRedistricted from the 23rd District. Dem Paul Luebke Dem 31st Mickey MichauxRedistricted from the 23rd District. Dem Mickey Michaux Dem 32nd Jim CrawfordRedistricted from the 22nd District. Dem Jim Crawford Dem 33rd Dan Blue†Redistricted from the 21st District. Dem Bernard Allen Dem 34th Art Pope†Redistricted from the 61st District. Rep Don Munford Rep 35th Jennifer WeissRedistricted from the 63rd District. Dem Jennifer Weiss Dem 36th David MinerRedistricted from the 62nd District. Rep David Miner Rep 37th Bob Hensley†Redistricted from the 64th District. Dem Paul Stam Rep 38th New Seat Deborah Ross Dem 39th Sam EllisRedistricted from the 15th District. Rep Sam Ellis Rep 40th Rick EddinsRedistricted from the 65th District. Rep Rick Eddins Rep 41st Mia MorrisRedistricted from the 18th District. Rep Margaret Dickson Dem 42nd Marvin LucasRedistricted from the 17th District. Dem Marvin Lucas Dem 43rd Mary McAllisterRedistricted from the 17th District. Dem Mary McAllister Dem 44th John Hurley†Redistricted from the 18th District. Dem Rick Glazier Dem 45th Alex WarnerRedistricted from the 75th District. Dem Alex Warner Dem 46th Douglas YongueRedistricted from the 16th District. Dem Douglas Yongue Dem 47th Ronnie SuttonRedistricted from the 85th District. Dem Ronnie Sutton Dem 48th Donald BonnerRedistricted from the 87th District. Dem Donald Bonner Dem 49th New Seat Lucy Allen Dem 50th Russell CappsRedistricted from the 92nd District. Rep Russell Capps Rep 51st Leslie CoxRedistricted from the 19th District. Dem John Sauls Rep 52nd Richard MorganRedistricted from the 31st District. Rep Richard Morgan Rep 53rd Donald Davis†Redistricted from the 19th District. Rep David Lewis Rep 54th Joe HackneyRedistricted from the 24th District. Dem Joe Hackney Dem 55th Gordon AllenRedistricted from the 22nd District. Dem Gordon Allen Dem 56th Verla InskoRedistricted from the 24th District. Dem Verla Insko Dem 57th Joanne BowieRedistricted from the 29th District. Rep Joanne Bowie Rep 58th Alma AdamsRedistricted from the 26th District. Dem Alma Adams Dem 59th Maggie JeffusRedistricted from the 89th District. Dem Maggie Jeffus Dem 60th New Seat Earl Jones Dem 61st Mary Jarrell†Redistricted from the 89th District. Dem Steve Wood Rep 62nd John BlustRedistricted from the 27th District. Rep John Blust Rep Flossie Boyd-McIntyreRedistricted from the 28th District. Dem 63rd New Seat Alice Bordsen Dem 64th Cary AllredRedistricted from the 25th District. Rep Cary Allred Rep W. B. Teague†Redistricted from the 25th District. Rep 65th Nelson ColeRedistricted from the 25th District. Dem Nelson Cole Dem 66th Wayne SextonRedistricted from the 73rd District. Rep Wayne Sexton Rep 67th Arlie CulpRedistricted from the 30th District. Rep Arlie Culp Rep 68th Wayne GoodwinRedistricted from the 32nd District. Dem Wayne Goodwin Dem 69th Pryor GibsonRedistricted from the 33rd District. Dem Pryor Gibson Dem 70th Bobby BarbeeRedistricted from the 82nd District. Rep Bobby Barbee Rep Fern Shubert†Redistricted from the 34th District. Rep 71st Larry WombleRedistricted from the 66th District. Dem Larry Womble Dem 72nd Warren Oldham†Redistricted from the 67th District. Dem Earline Parmon Dem 73rd New Seat Curtis Blackwood Rep 74th Linda JohnsonRedistricted from the 90th District. Rep Linda Johnson Rep 75th Jeff BarnhartRedistricted from the 81st District. Rep Jeff Barnhart Rep 76th Eugene McCombsRedistricted from the 83rd District. Rep Eugene McCombs Rep 77th Lorene CoatesRedistricted from the 35th District. Dem Lorene Coates Dem 78th Harold BrubakerRedistricted from the 38th District. Rep Harold Brubaker Rep 79th Julia Craven HowardRedistricted from the 74th District. Rep Julia Craven Howard Rep 80th Jerry DockhamRedistricted from the 94th District. Rep Jerry Dockham Rep 81st Hugh HollimanRedistricted from the 37th District. Dem Hugh Holliman Dem 82nd Gene WilsonRedistricted from the 40th District. Rep Gene Wilson Rep 83rd Tracy WalkerRedistricted from the 41st District. Rep Tracy Walker Rep 84th Charles Buchanan†Redistricted from the 46th District. Rep Phillip Frye Rep Gregory Thompson†Redistricted from the 46th District. Rep 85th Mitch GillespieRedistricted from the 49th District. Rep Mitch Gillespie Rep 86th Walt ChurchRedistricted from the 47th District. Dem Walt Church Dem 87th Edgar StarnesRedistricted from the 91st District. Rep Edgar Starnes Rep 88th Mark HiltonRedistricted from the 45th District. Rep Mark Hilton Rep 89th Mitchell SetzerRedistricted from the 43rd District. Rep Mitchell Setzer Rep 90th New Seat Jim Harrell Dem 91st Rex BakerRedistricted from the 40th District. Rep Rex Baker Rep William Hiatt†Redistricted from the 40th District. Rep 92nd George HolmesRedistricted from the 41st District. Rep George Holmes Rep 93rd Lyons Gray†Redistricted from the 39th District. Rep Bill McGee Rep Theresa Esposito†Redistricted from the 88th District. Rep 94th Michael DeckerRedistricted from the 84th District. Rep Michael Decker Rep 95th New Seat Karen Ray Rep 96th Frank MitchellRedistricted from the 42nd District. Rep Frank Mitchell Rep 97th Joe KiserRedistricted from the 45th District. Rep Joe Kiser Rep Daniel Barefoot†Redistricted from the 44th District. Dem 98th New Seat John Rhodes Rep 99th Drew SaundersRedistricted from the 54th District. Dem Drew Saunders Dem 100th Jim BlackRedistricted from the 36th District. Dem Jim Black Dem 101st Beverly EarleRedistricted from the 60th District. Dem Beverly Earle Dem 102nd Ruth Easterling†Redistricted from the 58th District. Dem Becky Carney Dem 103rd Jim GulleyRedistricted from the 69th District. Rep Jim Gulley Rep 104th Connie WilsonRedistricted from the 57th District. Rep Connie Wilson Rep 105th Ed McMahanRedistricted from the 55th District. Rep Ed McMahan Rep 106th Martha AlexanderRedistricted from the 56th District. Dem Martha Alexander Dem 107th Pete CunninghamRedistricted from the 59th District. Dem Pete Cunningham Dem 108th John RayfieldRedistricted from the 93rd District. Rep John Rayfield Rep Michael Harrington†Redistricted from the 76th District. Rep 109th New Seat Patrick McHenry Rep 110th Debbie ClaryRedistricted from the 48th District. Rep Debbie Clary Rep John Weatherly†Redistricted from the 48th District. Rep 111th Andy DedmonRedistricted from the 48th District. Dem Tim Moore Rep 112th New Seat Bob England Dem 113th Trudi WalendRedistricted from the 68th District. Rep Trudi Walend Rep 114th Martin NesbittRedistricted from the 51st District. Dem Martin Nesbitt Dem 115th Mark CrawfordRedistricted from the 51st District. Rep Bruce Goforth Dem 116th Wilma SherrillRedistricted from the 51st District. Rep Wilma Sherrill Rep 117th Larry JustusRedistricted from the 50th District. Rep Larry Justus Rep 118th Margaret CarpenterRedistricted from the 52nd District. Rep Ray Rapp Dem 119th Phil HaireRedistricted from the 52nd District. Dem Phil Haire Dem 120th Roger WestRedistricted from the 53rd District. Rep Roger West Rep † - Incumbent not seeking re-election 2002 North Carolina House of Representatives election – Summary Republican Party (United States) 61 51.77 1,072,101 Democratic Party (United States) 43.63 903,508 Libertarian Party (United States) 0 0 0 ±0 0 4.59 95,103 Detailed results Districts 1-19 District 1 Incumbent Democrat Bill Owens has represented the 1st district since 1995 North Carolina House of Representatives 1st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Bill Owens (incumbent) 12,157 100% 12,157 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 2 The 2nd district overlaps with much of the former 86th district. Incumbent Democrat Bill Culpepper, who has represented the 86th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 2nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Bill Culpepper (incumbent) 11,867 63.45% Republican Party (United States) Daniel M. Beall 6,837 36.55% 18,704 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 3 Incumbent Democrat Alice Graham Underhill has represented the 3rd district since 2001, she lost re-election to Republican Michael Gorman. North Carolina House of Representatives 3rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Michael Gorman 10,777 50.43% Democratic Party (United States) Alice Graham Underhill (incumbent) 10,594 49.57% 21,371 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 4 The new 4th district overlaps with much of the former 6th district. Incumbent Democrat Gene Rogers, who has represented the 6th district since 1987, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Charles Elliott Johnson won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 4th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Charles Elliott Johnson 9,109 51.77% Republican Party (United States) John Wobbleton 8,487 48.23% 17,596 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 5 Incumbent Democrat Howard Hunter Jr. has represented the 5th district since 1989. North Carolina House of Representatives 5th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Howard Hunter Jr. (incumbent) 12,714 84.31% Libertarian Party (United States) Larry Cooke 2,366 15.69% 15,080 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 6 The new 6th district overlaps with much of the former 2nd district. Incumbent Democrat Zeno Edwards, who has represented the 2nd district since 1993, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Arthur Williams won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 6th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Arthur Williams 11,287 53.91% Republican Party (United States) Hood Richardson 9,648 46.09% 20,935 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 7 Incumbent Democrat John Hall has represented the 7th district since his appointment on February 4, 2000. Hall was elected to his first full term. North Carolina House of Representatives 7th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) John Hall (incumbent) 11,941 100% 11,941 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 8 Incumbent Democrat Edith Warren has represented the 8th district since 1999. North Carolina House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Edith Warren (incumbent) 11,809 100% 11,809 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 9 Incumbent Democrat Marian McLawhorn has represented the 9th district since 1999. North Carolina House of Representatives District 9th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Marian McLawhorn (incumbent) 10,957 64.94% Republican Party (United States) Judy Eagle 5,715 33.87% Libertarian Party (United States) Deb Seksay 201 1.19% 16,873 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 10 Incumbent Democrat Russell Tucker has represented the 10th district since 1999. He lost re-election to Republican Stephen LaRoque. North Carolina House of Representatives 10th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Stephen LaRoque 9,109 50.93% Democratic Party (United States) Russell Tucker (incumbent) 8,777 49.07% 17,886 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 11 Incumbent Democrat Phil Baddour has represented the 11th district since 1993. He lost re-election to Republican Louis Pate. North Carolina House of Representatives 11th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Louis Pate 8,508 50.52% Democratic Party (United States) Phil Baddour (incumbent) 8,334 49.48% 16,842 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 12 The new 12th district overlaps with much of the former 79th district. Incumbent Democrat William Wainwright, who has represented the 79th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 12th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) William Wainwright (incumbent) 12,173 87.24% Libertarian Party (United States) Alan Christopher Stimson 1,781 12.76% 13,954 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 13 The new 13th district overlaps with much of the former 4th district includes the home of incumbent Republican Jean Preston, who has represented the 4th district since 1993, and Democrat Ronald Smith, who has represented the 4th district since 1997, Preston was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives District 13th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Jean Preston (incumbent) 12,530 56.48% Democratic Party (United States) Ronnie Smith (incumbent) 9,653 43.52% 22,183 100% Republican Party (United States) District 14 The new 14th district is based in Onslow County and is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Keith Williams won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 14th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Keith Williams 4,325 54.48% Democratic Party (United States) Dolores Jones Faison 3,410 42.95% Libertarian Party (United States) Cap Hayes 204 2.57% 7,939 100% Republican Party (United States) District 15 The new 15th district overlaps with much of the former 80th district. Incumbent Republican Robert Grady, who has represented the 80th district and its predecessors since 1987, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 15th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Robert Grady (incumbent) 8,988 70.81% Democratic Party (United States) Jerome Willingham 3,705 29.19% 12,693 100% Republican Party (United States) District 16 The new 16th district includes all of Pender County and a portion of New Hanover County. Republican Carolyn Justice won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 16th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Carolyn Justice 11,338 55.92% Democratic Party (United States) Jack C. Barnes 8,476 41.81% Libertarian Party (United States) Robert J. Smith 460 2.27% 20,274 100% Republican Party (United States) District 17 The new 17th district overlaps with the southern portion of the old 14th district. Incumbent Democrat David Redwine, who has represented the 14th district since 1985, lost re-election here to Republican Bonner Stiller. North Carolina House of Representatives 17th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Bonner Stiller 10,902 49.31% Democratic Party (United States) David Redwine (incumbent) 10,733 48.54% Libertarian Party (United States) Robert Kerr 476 2.15% 22,111 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 18 The new 18th district overlaps with much of the former 98th district. Incumbent Democrat Thomas Wright, who has represented the 98th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 18th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Thomas Wright (incumbent) 12,028 74.21% Republican Party (United States) Jack White 3,696 22.80% Libertarian Party (United States) Stephen Shepherd 485 2.99% 16,209 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 19 The new 19th district overlaps with much of the former 13th district. Incumbent Republican Danny McComas, who has represented the 13th district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 19th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Danny McComas (incumbent) 20,083 88.67% Libertarian Party (United States) Ty Jacobus 2,565 11.33% 22,648 100% Republican Party (United States) Districts 20-39 District 20 The new 20th district overlaps with the northern portion of the former 14th district. Incumbent Democrat Dewey Hill, who has represented the 14th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 20th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Dewey Hill (incumbent) 14,340 82.42% Libertarian Party (United States) Richard Hollembeak 3,058 17.58% 17,398 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 21 The new 21st district overlaps with much of the former 97th district. Incumbent Democrat Larry Bell, who has represented the 97th district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Larry Bell (incumbent) 11,498 100% 11,498 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 22 The new 22nd district includes the homes of incumbent Democrats Nurham Warwick, who has represented the 12th district since 1997, and Edd Nye, who has represented the 96th district and its predecessors since 1985. Warwick didn't seek re-election and Nye was re-elected here. 2002 North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Edd Nye (incumbent) 11,614 62.27% Republican Party (United States) Joy Barbour 7,038 37.73% 18,652 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 23 The new 23rd district overlaps with much of the former 71st district. Incumbent Democrat Joe Tolson, who has represented the 71st district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Joe Tolson (incumbent) 9,678 53.38% Republican Party (United States) Bettie West 8,244 45.47% Libertarian Party (United States) Douglas Ellis 207 1.14% 18,129 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 24 The new 24th district overlaps with much of the former 70th district. Incumbent Democrat Shelly Willingham, who has represented the 70th district since his appointment on January 28, 2002, ran for re-election. Willingham lost re-nomination to Democrat Jean Farmer-Butterfield, who won the general election. North Carolina House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Jean Farmer-Butterfield 11,535 100% 11,535 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 25 The new 25th district overlaps with much of the former 72nd district. Incumbent Republican Gene Arnold, who has represented the 72nd district since 1993, didn't seek re-election. Republican Bill Daughtridge won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 25th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Bill Daughtridge 11,725 59.28% Democratic Party (United States) Mary Alice Wells 8,053 40.72% 19,778 100% Republican Party (United States) District 26 The new 26th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Billy Creech, who has represented the 20th district since 1989, and Carolyn Russell, who has represented the 77th district and its predecessors since 1991. Russell retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Creech was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 26th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Billy Creech (incumbent) 16,027 100% 16,027 100% Republican Party (United States) District 27 The new 27th district overlaps with much of the former 78th district. Incumbent Democrat Stanley Fox, who has represented the 78th district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 27th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Stanley Fox (incumbent) 13,193 100% 13,193 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 28 The new 28th district overlaps with much of the former 95th district. Incumbent Republican Leo Daughtry, who has represented the 95th district and its predecessors since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 28th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Leo Daughtry (incumbent) 15,833 100% 15,833 100% Republican Party (United States) District 29 The new 29th district overlaps with much of the southwest portion of the former 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Paul Miller, who has represented the 23rd district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 29th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Paul Miller (incumbent) 15,152 100% 15,152 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 30 The new 30th district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Paul Luebke, who has represented the 23rd district since 1991, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 30th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Paul Luebke (incumbent) 14,017 84.64% Libertarian Party (United States) Terry Mancour 2,543 15.36% 16,560 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 31 The new 31st district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the old 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Mickey Michaux, who has represented the 23rd district since 1985, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 31st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Mickey Michaux (incumbent) 12,658 81.03% Libertarian Party (United States) Rachel Mills 2,963 18.97% 15,621 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 32 The new 32nd district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the old 22nd district. Incumbent Democrat Jim Crawford, who has represented the 22nd district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 32nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Jim Crawford (incumbent) 10,644 58.24% Republican Party (United States) Sallie Edwards-Pickett 6,852 37.49% Libertarian Party (United States) Barbara Howe 780 4.27% 18,276 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 33 The new 33rd district overlaps with much of the former 21st district. Incumbent Democrat Dan Blue, who has represented the 21st district and its predecessors since 1981, retired to run for the U.S. Senate. Democrat Bernard Allen won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Bernard Allen 12,940 65.88% Republican Party (United States) Venita Peyton 6,175 31.44% Libertarian Party (United States) Jesse Halliday 526 2.68% 19,641 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 34 The new 34th district overlaps with much of the former 61st district. Incumbent Republican Art Pope, who has represented the 61st district since 1999, didn't seek re-election. Republican Don Munford won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 34th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Don Munford 15,998 57.82% Democratic Party (United States) Cynthia Barnett 10,767 38.91% Libertarian Party (United States) Victor Marks 905 3.27% 27,670 100% Republican Party (United States) District 35 he new 35th district overlaps with much of the former 63rd district. Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Weiss, who has represented the 63rd district since 1999, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 35th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Jennifer Weiss (incumbent) 12,907 52.82% Republican Party (United States) Darryl Black 10,757 44.02% Libertarian Party (United States) Linda Ellis 771 3.16% 24,435 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 36 The new 36th district overlaps with much of the former 62nd district. Incumbent Republican David Miner, who has represented the 62nd district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 36th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) David Miner (incumbent) 18,957 86.11% Libertarian Party (United States) Gregory A. Clayton 3,059 13.89% 22,016 100% Republican Party (United States) District 37 The new 37th district includes the home of incumbent Democrat Bob Hensley, who has represented the 64th district since 1991. Hensley didn't seek re-election and Republican Paul Stam won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 37th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections.204 Republican Party (United States) Paul Stam 15,647 59.05% Democratic Party (United States) J. C. Knowles 9,700 36.61% Libertarian Party (United States) Brad Wheeler 1,152 4.35% 26,499 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 38 The new 38th district is based in east central Wake County and has no incumbent. Democrat Deborah Ross won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 38th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Deborah Ross 12,566 89.68% Libertarian Party (United States) Casey Gardner 1,446 10.32% 14,012 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 39 The new 39th district overlaps with much of the former 15th district. Incumbent Republican Sam Ellis, who has represented the 15th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Sam Ellis (incumbent) 13,875 56.62% Democratic Party (United States) Darren Jackson 10,105 41.24% Libertarian Party (United States) H. Wade Minter 524 2.14% 24,504 100% Republican Party (United States) Districts 40-59 District 40 The new 40th district overlaps with much of the former 65th district. Incumbent Republican Rick Eddins, who has represented the 65th district since 1995, was re-elected here North Carolina House of Representatives 40th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Rick Eddins (incumbent) 18,194 85.10% Libertarian Party (United States) Scott Quint 3,186 14.90% 21,380 100% Republican Party (United States) District 41 The new 41st district overlaps with the eastern portion of the old 18th district. Incumbent Republican Mia Morris, who has represented the 18th district since 1997, lost re-election here to Democrat Margaret Dickson. North Carolina House of Representatives 41st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Margaret Dickson 8,596 50.68% Republican Party (United States) Mia Morris (incumbent) 8,365 49.32% 16,961 100% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 42 The new 42nd district overlaps with much of the former 17th district. Incumbent Democrat Marvin Lucas, who has represented the 17th district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 42nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Marvin Lucas (incumbent) 6,845 100% 6,845 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 43 The new 43rd district overlaps with much of the former 17th district. Incumbent Democrat Mary McAllister, who has represented the 90th district since 1991, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 43rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Mary McAllister (incumbent) 7,008 100% 7,008 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 44 The new 44th district overlaps with much of the former 18th district. Incumbent Democrat Bill Hurley, who has represented the 90th district since 1995, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Rick Glazier won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Rick Glazier 7,523 53.43% Republican Party (United States) Michael Stone 6,556 46.57% 14,079 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 45 The new 45th district overlaps with much of the former 75th district. Incumbent Democrat Alex Warner, who has represented the 75th district and its predecessors since 1987, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Alex Warner (incumbent) 8,039 62.39% Republican Party (United States) Robert T. Lawrence 4,847 37.61% 12,886 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 46 The new 46th district overlaps with much of the former 16th district. Incumbent Democrat Douglas Yongue, who has represented the 16th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 46th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Douglas Yongue (incumbent) 6,920 63.50% Republican Party (United States) C. Linwood Faulk 3,978 36.50% 10,898 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 47 The new 47th district overlaps with much of the former 85th district. Incumbent Democrat Ronnie Sutton, who has represented the 85th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 47th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) 7,031 73.18% Republican Party (United States) Christopher Lowry 2,577 26.82% 9,608 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 48 The new 48th district overlaps with much of the former 87th district. Incumbent Democrat Donald Bonner, who has represented the 87th district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 48th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Donald Bonner (incumbent) 9,968 100% 9,968 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 49 The new 49th district includes all of Franklin County, as well as portions of Warren and Halifax counties. Democrat Lucy Allen won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 49th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Lucy Allen 10,885 52.45% Republican Party (United States) Renee McCormick 9,288 44.75% Libertarian Party (United States) Gregg Adelman 580 2.79% 20,753 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 50 The new 50th district overlaps with much of the former 92nd district. Incumbent Republican Russell Capps, who has represented the 92nd district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 50th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Russell Capps (incumbent) 19,636 80.85% Libertarian Party (United States) Lee Griffin 4,650 19.15% 24,286 100% Republican Party (United States) District 51 The new 51st district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 19th district. Incumbent Democrat Leslie Cox, who has represented the 19th district since 1999, lost re-election here to Republican John Sauls. North Carolina House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) John Sauls 8,500 51.14% Democratic Party (United States) Leslie Cox (incumbent) 7,819 47.04% Libertarian Party (United States) Mark Jackson 302 1.82% 16,621 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 52 The new 52nd district overlaps with much of the former 31st district. Incumbent Republican Richard Morgan, who has represented the 31st district since 1991, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 52nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Richard Morgan (incumbent) 14,477 85.57% Libertarian Party (United States) Todd Unkefer 2,442 14.43% 16,919 100% Republican Party (United States) District 53 The new 53rd district overlaps with the eastern portion of the former 19th district. Incumbent Republican Don Davis, who has represented the 19th district since 1995, didn't seek re-election. Republican David Lewis won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 53rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) David Lewis 9,672 61.77% Democratic Party (United States) Larry C. Upchurch 5,987 38.23% 15,659 100% Republican Party (United States) District 54 The new 54th district overlaps with southern portion of the former 24th district. Incumbent Democrat Joe Hackney, who has represented the 24th district and its predecessors since 1981, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Joe Hackney (incumbent) 18,508 86.22% Libertarian Party (United States) Frederick Blackburn 2,957 13.78% 21,465 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 55 The new 55th district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 22nd district. Incumbent Democrat Gordon Allen, who has represented the 22nd district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 55th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Gordon Allen (incumbent) 11,712 55.40% Republican Party (United States) Kathy Hartkopf 9,427 44.60% 21,139 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 56 The new 56th district overlaps with the northern portion with the 24th district. Incumbent Democrat Verla Insko, who has represented the 24th district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Verla Insko (incumbent) 15,805 79.98% Libertarian Party (United States) Will Shooter 3,957 20.02% 19,762 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 57 The new 57th district overlaps with much of the former 29th district. Incumbent Republican Joanne Bowie, who has represented the 29th district and its predecessor since 1989, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 57th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Joanne Bowie (incumbent) 20,388 84.41% Libertarian Party (United States) Walter Sperko 3,766 15.59% 24,154 100% Republican Party (United States) District 58 The new 58th district overlaps with much of the former 26th district. Incumbent Democrat Alma Adams, who has represented the 26th district since 1994, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Alma Adams (incumbent) 14,054 85.83% Libertarian Party (United States) David Williams 2,320 14.17% 16,374 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 59 The new 59th district overlaps with much of the former 89th district. Incumbent Democrat Maggie Jeffus, who has represented the 89th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 59th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) 12,175 54.39% Republican Party (United States) Alan Hawkes 9,553 42.68% Libertarian Party (United States) Allison Jaynes 656 2.93% 22,384 100% Democratic Party (United States) Districts 60-79 District 60 The new 60th district is based in Guilford County and is expected to favor Democrats. Democrat Earl Jones won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 60th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Earl Jones 11,131 83.81% Libertarian Party (United States) Dan Groome 2,151 16.19% 13,282 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 61 The new 61st district includes the home of incumbent Democrat Mary Jarrell, who has represented the 89th district since 1997. Jarrell didn't seek re-election and Republican Steve Wood won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representative 61st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Steve Wood 16,769 79.16% Libertarian Party (United States) Jennifer Schulz Medlock 4,415 20.84% 21,184 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 62 The new 62nd district includes the homes of incumbent Republican John Blust, who has represented the 27th district since 2001, and incumbent Democrat Flossie Boyd-McIntyre, who has represented the 28th district since 1993. Blust was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 62nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) John Blust (incumbent) 13,060 62.06% Democratic Party (United States) Flossie Boyd-McIntyre (incumbent) 7,983 37.94% 21,043 100% Republican Party (United States) District 63 The new 63rd district is based in Alamance County and isn't safe for either party. Democrat Alice Bordsen won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Alice Bordsen 7,914 50.31% Republican Party (United States) Robert E. "Rob" Sharpe Jr. 7,817 49.69% 15,731 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 64 The new 64th district overlaps with much of the southern portion of the former 25th district. The new district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Cary Allred, who has represented the 25th district since 1995, and W. B. Teague, who has represented the 25th district since 1999. Allred was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 64th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Cary Allred (incumbent) 13,901 100% 13,901 100% Republican Party (United States) District 65 The new 65th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 25th district. Incumbent Democrat Nelson Cole, who has represented the 25th district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 65th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Nelson Cole (incumbent) 13,465 100% 13,465 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 66 The new 66th district overlaps with much of the former 73rd district. Incumbent Republican Wayne Sexton, who has represented the 73rd district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 66th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Wayne Sexton (incumbent) 14,180 100% 14,180 100% Republican Party (United States) District 67 The new 67th district overlaps with much of the former 30th district. Incumbent Republican Arlie Culp, who has represented the 30th district since 1989, was re-elected here North Carolina House of Representatives 67th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Arlie Culp (incumbent) 10,481 68.13% Democratic Party (United States) Mary Tate Blake 4,902 31.87% 15,383 100% Republican Party (United States) District 68 The new 68th district overlaps with much of the former 32nd district. Incumbent Democrat Wayne Goodwin, who has represented the 32nd district since 1997, was re-elected here North Carolina House of Representatives 68th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Wayne Goodwin (incumbent) 10,393 55.86% Republican Party (United States) George E. Crump III 7,833 42.10% Libertarian Party (United States) David Muse 381 2.05% 18,607 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 69 The new 69th district overlaps with much of the former 33rd district. Incumbent Democrat Pryor Gibson, who has represented the 33rd district since 1999, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 69th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Pryor Gibson (incumbent) 11,749 64.75% Republican Party (United States) Frank D. Hill 6,064 33.42% Libertarian Party (United States) Alan Light 332 1.83% 18,145 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 70 The new 70th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Fern Shubert, who has represented the 34th district since 2001, and Bobby Barbee, who has represented the 82nd district and its predecessors since 1987. Shubert retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Barbee was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 70th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Bobby Barbee (incumbent) 8,993 50.68% Democratic Party (United States) Max Melton 8,751 49.32% 17,744 100% Republican Party (United States) District 71 The new 71st district overlaps with much of the former 66th district. Incumbent Democrat Larry Womble, who has represented the 66th district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Larry Womble (incumbent) 9,662 66.11% Republican Party (United States) Mac Weatherman 4,571 31.28% Libertarian Party (United States) Lynn Haggerty 382 2.61% 14,615 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 72 The new 72nd district overlaps with much of the former 67th district. Incumbent Democrat Warren Oldham, who has represented the 67th district since 1991, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Earline Parmon won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 72nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Earline Parmon 8,183 54.78% Republican Party (United States) Vernon Robinson 6,754 45.22% 14,937 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 73 The new 73rd district includes part of Union County and has no incumbent. Republican Curtis Blackwood won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 73rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Curtis Blackwood 17,477 100% 17,477 100% Republican Party (United States) District 74 The new 74th district overlaps with much of the former 90th district. Incumbent Republican Linda Johnson, who has represented the 90th district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 74th district general section, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Linda Johnson (incumbent) 12,835 65.24% Democratic Party (United States) Glenn White 6,243 1.73% Libertarian Party (United States) Caroline Gellner 596 3.03% 19,674 100% Republican Party (United States) District 75 The new 75th district overlaps with much of the former 81st district. Incumbent Republican Jeff Barnahrt, who has represented the 81st district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 75th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Jeff Barnhart (incumbent) 11,289 59.30% Democratic Party (United States) Wayne Troutman 7,747 40.70% 19,036 100% Republican Party (United States) District 76 The new 76th district overlaps with much of the former 83rd district. Incumbent Republican Eugene McCombs, who has represented the 83rd district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 76th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Eugene McCombs (incumbent) 14,703 100% 14,703 100% Republican Party (United States) District 77 The new 77th district overlaps with much of the former 35th district. Incumbent Democrat Lorene Coates, who has represented the 35th district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 77th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Lorene Coates (incumbent) 9,886 55.02% Republican Party (United States) Charlotte A. Gardner 8,081 44.98% 7,967 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 78 The new 78th district overlaps with much of the former 38th district. Incumbent Republican Harold Brubaker, who has represented the 38th district and its predecessors since 1977, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 78th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Harold Brubaker (incumbent) 13,059 90.74% Libertarian Party (United States) Don Blair 1,332 9.26% 14,391 100% Republican Party (United States) District 79 The new 79th district overlaps with much of the former 74th district. Incumbent Republican Julia Craven Howard, who has represented the 74th district and its predecessors since 1989, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 79th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Julia Craven Howard (incumbent) 15,412 86.70% Libertarian Party (United States) Mike Holland 2,364 13.30% 17,776 100% Republican Party (United States) Districts 80-99 District 80 The new 80th District overlaps with much of the former 94th district. Incumbent Republican Jerry Dockham, who has represented the 94th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Jerry Dockham (incumbent) 15,662 100% 15,662 100% Republican Party (United States) District 81 The new 81st district overlaps with much of the former 37th district. Incumbent Democrat Hugh Holliman, who has represented the 37th district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 81st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Hugh Holliman (incumbent) 9,074 53.20% Republican Party (United States) John T. Walser Jr. 7,540 44.21% Libertarian Party (United States) Stuart Britt 442 2.59% 17,056 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 82 The new 82nd district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 40th district. Incumbent Republican Gene Wilson, who has represented the 40th district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 82nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Gene Wilson (incumbent) 13,989 58.33% Democratic Party (United States) Dan Hense 9,056 37.76% Libertarian Party (United States) Jeff Cannon 937 3.91% 23,982 100% Republican Party (United States) District 83 The new 83rd district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 41st district. Incumbent Republican Tracy Walker, who has represented the 41st district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 83rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Tracy Walker (incumbent) 12,976 64.58% Democratic Party (United States) Robert T. Johnston 6,472 32.21% Libertarian Party (United States) Pat Kingsbury 646 3.21% 20,094 100% Republican Party (United States) District 84 The new 84th district overlaps with much of the former 46th district. Incumbent Republicans Charles Buchanan and Gregory Thompson, who have represented the 46th district since 1995 and 1993 respectively, were both redistricted here. Thompson retired to run for the North Carolina Senate. Phillip Frye defeated Buchanan in the Republican primary and easily won the general election. North Carolina House of Representatives 84th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Phillip Frye 14,422 84.14% Libertarian Party (United States) Jeff Young 2,719 15.86% 17,141 100% Republican Party (United States) District 85 The new 85th district overlaps with much of the former 49th district. Incumbent Republican Mitch Gillespie, who has represented the 49th district since 1999, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 85th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Mitch Gillespie (incumbent) 10,318 58.16% Democratic Party (United States) A. Everette Clark 7,424 41.84% 17,742 100% Republican Party (United States) District 86 The new 86th district overlaps with much of the former 47th district. Incumbent Democrat Walt Church, who has represented the 47th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 86th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Walt Church (incumbent) 11,586 59.10% Republican Party (United States) Earl A. Cook 8,019 40.90% 19,605 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 87 The new 87th district overlaps with much of the former 91st district. Incumbent Republican Edgar Starnes, who has represented the 91st district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 87th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Edgar Starnes (incumbent) 11,813 51.48% Democratic Party (United States) Ray Warren 11,132 48.52% 22,945 100% Republican Party (United States) District 88 The new 88th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 45th district. Incumbent Republican Mark Hilton, who has represented the 45th district since 2001, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 88th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Mark Hilton (incumbent) 12,549 100% 12,549 100% Republican Party (United States) District 89 The new 89th district overlaps with much of the former 43rd district. Incumbent Republican Mitchell Setzer, who has represented the 43rd district since 1999, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 89th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) 12,912 85.97% Libertarian Party (United States) Barry Woodfin 2,107 14.03% 15,019 100% Republican Party (United States) District 90 The new 90th district includes all of Alleghany County as well as part of Surry County. The new district has no incumbent. Democrat Jim Harrell won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 90th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Jim Harrell 9,395 52.75% Republican Party (United States) R. F. Buck Golding 8,415 47.25% 17,810 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 91 The new 91st district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the former 40th district. The district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Rex Baker, who has represented the 40th district since 1995, and William Hiatt, who has represented the 40th district since 1995. Hiatt didn't seek re-election and Baker was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 91st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Rex Baker (incumbent) 10,548 56.81% Democratic Party (United States) Robert W. Mitchell 8,019 43.19% 18,567 100% Republican Party (United States) District 92 The new 92nd district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the former 41st district. Incumbent Republican George Holmes, who has represented the 41st district and its predecessors since 1979, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 92nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) George Holmes (incumbent) 16,881 86.59% Libertarian Party (United States) Adam Wilson 2,614 13.41% 19,495 100% Republican Party (United States) District 93 The new 93rd district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Lyons Gray, who has represented the 39th district since 1989, and Theresa Esposito, who has represented the 88th district and its predecessors since 1985, didn't seek re-election. Neither Gray nor Esposito sought re-election. Republican Bill McGee won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 93rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Bill McGee 15,591 62.74% Democratic Party (United States) Becky Johnson 8,698 35.00% Libertarian Party (United States) Kevin Fortner 562 2.26% 24,851 100% Republican Party (United States) District 94 the new 94th District overlaps with much of the former 84th district. Incumbent Republican Michael Decker, who has represented the 84th district and its predecessors since 1985, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 94th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Michael Decker (incumbent) 17,110 84.96% Libertarian Party (United States) Ed Topolski 3,029 15.04% 20,139 100% Republican Party (United States) District 95 The new 95th district contains the southern portions of Catawba and Iredell counties and had no incumbent. Republican Karen Ray won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 95th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Karen Ray 14,613 100% 14,613 100% Republican Party (United States) District 96 The new 96th district overlaps with much of the former 42nd district. Incumbent Republican Franklin Mitchell, who has represented the 42nd district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Frank Mitchell (incumbent) 9,822 58.16% Democratic Party (United States) Bill McMillan 6,784 40.17% Libertarian Party (United States) Kyle Klock 282 1.67% 16,888 100% Republican Party (United States) District 97 The new 97th district includes the homes of incumbent Republican Joe Kiser, who has represented the 45th district since 1995, and incumbent Democrat Daniel Barefoot, who has represented the 44th district since 1999. Barefoot didn't seek re-election and Kiser was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 97th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Joe Kiser (incumbent) 11,859 58.51% Democratic Party (United States) Floyd E. Mason 7,760 38.29% Libertarian Party (United States) Bryan Edwards 650 3.21% 20,269 100% Republican Party (United States) District 98 The new 98th district is based in the northern portion of Mecklenburg County and has no incumbent. Republican John Rhodes won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 98th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) John Rhodes 13,661 57.92% Democratic Party (United States) David H. Dunn 9,927 42.08% 23,588 100% Republican Party (United States) District 99 The new 99th district overlaps with much of the former 54th district. Incumbent Democrat Drew Saunders, who has represented the 54th district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 99th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Drew Saunders (incumbent) 10,636 100% 10,636 100% Democratic Party (United States) Districts 100-120 District 100 The new 100th district overlaps with much of the former 36th district. Incumbent Speaker of the House Jim Black, who has represented the 36th district since 1991 and previously from 1981 to 1985, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Jim Black (incumbent) 8,450 60.87% Republican Party (United States) Nick Cicali 5,432 39.13% 13,882 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 101 The new 101st district overlaps with much of the former 60th district. Incumbent Democrat Beverly Earle, who has represented the 60th district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 101st district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Beverly Earle (incumbent) 12,093 100% 12,093 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 102 The new 102nd district overlaps with much of the former 58th district. Incumbent Democrat Ruth Easterling, who has represented the 58th district and its predecessors since 1977, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Becky Carney won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 102nd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Becky Carney 10,923 91.00% Libertarian Party (United States) Daniel Elmaleh 1,080 9.00% 12,003 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 103 The new 103rd district overlaps with much of the former 69th district. Incumbent Republican Jim Gulley, who has represented the 69th district since 1997, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 103rd district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Jim Gulley (incumbent) 17,254 90.24% Libertarian Party (United States) Andy Grum 1,866 9.76% 19,120 100% Republican Party (United States) District 104 The new 104th district overlaps with much of the former 57th district. Incumbent Republican Connie Wilson, who has represented the 57th district since 1993, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 104th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Connie Wilson (incumbent) 20,983 89.53% Libertarian Party (United States) Ryan Murphy 2,453 10.47% 23,436 100% Republican Party (United States) District 105 The new 105th district overlaps with much of the former 55th district. Incumbent Republican Ed McMahan, who has represented the 105th district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 105th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Ed McMahan (incumbent) 17,970 89.78% Libertarian Party (United States) Sean Johnson 2,046 10.22% 20,016 100% Republican Party (United States) District 106 The new 106th district overlaps with much of the former 56th district. Incumbent Democrat Martha Alexander, who has represented the 56th district since 1993, was re-elected here North Carolina House of Representatives 106th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Martha Alexander (incumbent) 11,822 100% 11,822 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 107 The new 107th district overlaps with much of the former 59th district. Incumbent Democrat Pete Cunningham, who has represented the 59th district since 1987, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives District 107th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Pete Cunningham (incumbent) 11,490 100% 11,490 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 108 The new 108th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans John Rayfield, who has represented the 93rd district since 1995, and Michael Harrington, who has represented the 76th district since 2001. Harrington retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Rayfield was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 108th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) John Rayfield (incumbent) 12,196 84.26% Libertarian Party (United States) John Covington 2,278 15.74% 14,474 100% Republican Party (United States) District 109 The new 109th district includes part of Gaston County and has no incumbent. Republican Patrick McHenry won the open seat. North Carolina House of Representatives 109th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Patrick McHenry 7,643 54.37% Democratic Party (United States) John Eaker 6,093 43.34% Libertarian Party (United States) David Secrist 321 2.28% 14,057 100% Republican Party (United States) District 110 The new 110th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Debbie Clary, who has represented the 48th district since 1995, and incumbent Republican John Weatherly, who has represented the 48th district since 1993. Weatherly retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Clary was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Debbie Clary (incumbent) 11,402 100% 11,402 100% Republican Party (United States) District 111 The new 111th district includes the home of incumbent Democrat Andy Dedmon, who has represented the 48th district since 1997. Dedmon lost re-election here by Republican Tim Moore. North Carolina House of Representatives 111th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Tim Moore 9,790 52.97% Democratic Party (United States) Andy Dedmon (incumbent) 8,693 47.03% 18,483 100% Republican Party (United States) Democratic Party (United States) District 112 The new 112th district includes all of Rutherford County and a portion of Cleveland County. The new district had no incumbent and was won by Democrat Bob England. North Carolina House of Representatives 112th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Bob England 11,215 57.90% Republican Party (United States) David Rogers 7,817 40.36% Libertarian Party (United States) Ralph Haulk 338 1.74% 19,370 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 113 The new 113th district overlaps with much of the former 68th district. Incumbent Republican Trudi Walend, who has represented the 68th district since 1999, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Trudi Walend (incumbent) 17,472 83.96% Libertarian Party (United States) Jean Marlowe 3,338 16.04% 20,810 100% Republican Party (United States) District 114 The new 114th District overlaps with a portion of the former 51st district. Incumbent Democrat Martin Nesbitt, who has represented the 51st district and its predecessors since 1979, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 114th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Martin Nesbitt (incumbent) 12,516 60.95% Republican Party (United States) Bill Porter 7,097 34.56% Libertarian Party (United States) Clarence Young 921 4.49% 20,534 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 115 The new 115th district overlaps with much of the southeastern portion of the 51st district. Incumbent Republican Mark Crawford, who has represented the 51st district since 2001, lost re-election here to Democrat Bruce Goforth. 2002 North Carolina House of Representatives 115th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Bruce Goforth 11,320 50.70% Republican Party (United States) Mark Crawford (incumbent) 10,405 46.60% Libertarian Party (United States) Robert Parker 601 2.69% 22,326 100% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 116 The new 116th district overlaps with much of the southwestern portion of the old 51st district. Incumbent Republican Wilma Sherrill, who has represented the 51st district since 1995, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 116th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Wilma Sherrill (incumbent) 13,470 100% 13,470 100% Republican Party (United States) District 117 The new 117th district overlaps with much of the former 50th district. Incumbent Republican Larry Justus, who has represented the 50th district since 1985, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 117th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Larry Justus (incumbent) 17,043 89.00% Libertarian Party (United States) Brian Barber 2,107 11.00% 19,150 100% Republican Party (United States) District 118 The new 118th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 52nd district. Incumbent Republican Margaret Carpenter, who has represented the 52nd district since 2001, lost re-election here to Democrat Ray Rapp. North Carolina House of Representatives 118th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Ray Rapp 13,717 53.34% Republican Party (United States) Margaret Carpenter (incumbent) 11,476 44.62% Libertarian Party (United States) Barry Williams 525 2.04% 25,718 100% Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 119 The new 119th district overlaps with much of the southern portion of the former 52nd district. Incumbent Democrat Phil Haire, who has represented the 52nd district since 1999, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 119th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Democratic Party (United States) Phil Haire (incumbent) 11,238 55.05% Republican Party (United States) Kaye Matthews 9,175 44.95% 20,413 100% Democratic Party (United States) District 120 The new 120th district overlaps with much of the former 53rd district. Incumbent Republican Roger West, who has represented the 53rd district since 2000, was re-elected here. North Carolina House of Representatives 120th district general election, 2002 North Carolina State Board of Elections. Republican Party (United States) Roger West (incumbent) 17,968 100% 17,968 100% Republican Party (United States) See also List of North Carolina state legislatures Notes References 2002 Category:2002 state legislature elections in the United States Category:2002 North Carolina elections