North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
- Primary date: March 3
- Primary type: Semi-closed
- Registration deadline(s): Feb. 7
- Online registration: No
- Same-day registration: Yes
- Early voting starts: Feb. 13
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): March 3 (received)
- Voter ID: No ID
- Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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| Filing deadline: December 20, 2019 |
| Primary: March 3, 2020 Primary runoff: June 23, 2020 General: November 3, 2020 Pre-election incumbent: Mark Meadows (Republican) |
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| Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voting in North Carolina |
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Lynda Bennett and Madison Cawthorn advanced to a Republican primary runoff for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District on March 3, 2020. With all precincts reporting, Bennett received 22.7% of the vote to Cawthorn's 20.4%. Jim Davis received 19.3%. A candidate needed more than 30% of the vote to win the primary outright. Cawthorn won the primary runoff on June 23.
Twelve candidates were on the ballot. Incumbent Rep. Mark Meadows (R), former chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, announced he would not seek re-election the day before the December 20, 2019, filing deadline. All candidates joined the race following his announcement.[1]
Meadows endorsed Bennett. She also received endorsements from Rep. Jim Jordan (R) and the House Freedom Fund. Bennett highlighted her background as a real estate broker and as vice chair of the Haywood County Republican Party, along with the activism training she received from the Heritage Foundation and other conservative groups.
Cawthorn owned a real estate investment company and was a motivational speaker as of the election. He said he was a proven fighter, having experienced a car accident that left him paralyzed. Matthew Burril endorsed Cawthorn after withdrawing from the primary.[2]
Davis, a state senator, emphasized that he was the only elected official in the race, saying he had a proven record on issues such as abortion, gun policy, infrastructure, and the opioid crisis. State Sen. Ralph Hise (R), state Rep. Kevin Corbin (R), and the National Rifle Association endorsed him.
Also running in the primary were Chuck Archerd, Daniel Driscoll, Steven Fekete Jr., Dillon Gentry, Wayne King, Joseph Osborne, Vance Patterson, and Albert Wiley Jr.
Congressional redistricting in 2019 affected the partisan composition of the 11th District, though the 2020 general election race rating remained Safe or Solid Republican. President Donald Trump (R) won the former 11th District by 29 percentage points and the redistricted 11th by 17 percentage points, according to The Cook Political Report.[3]
All 435 House seats were up for election in 2020. As of February 2020, Democrats had a 232-197 advantage over Republicans in the chamber. Click here to learn more about what's at stake in the general election.
Click on candidate names below to view their key messages:
 Archerd |
 Bennett |
 Cawthorn |
 Davis |
 Driscoll |
 King |
 Osborne |
 Patterson |
This page focuses on North Carolina's 11th Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
- North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2020
Election procedure changes in 2020
Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.
North Carolina modified its primary election process as follows:
- Election postponements: The Republican primary runoff for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District was postponed from May 12 to June 23.
- Voting procedures: The witness signature requirement on completed absentee ballots decreased from two to one.
- Political party events: The Republican Party of North Carolina postponed its state convention, originally scheduled for May 14 to June 4.
For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.
Candidates and election results
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lynda Bennett  | 22.7 | 20,606 |
| ✔ |  | Madison Cawthorn | 20.4 | 18,481 |
| Jim Davis | 19.3 | 17,465 | |
| Chuck Archerd | 9.1 | 8,272 | |
 | Wayne King | 8.7 | 7,876 | |
| Daniel Driscoll | 8.6 | 7,803 | |
| Joseph Osborne | 7.1 | 6,470 | |
| Vance Patterson | 2.5 | 2,242 | |
 | Matthew Burril (Unofficially withdrew) | 0.6 | 523 | |
 | Albert Wiley Jr. | 0.4 | 393 | |
| Dillon Gentry | 0.4 | 390 | ||
 | Steven Fekete | 0.2 | 175 | |
| Total votes: 90,696 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Mark Meadows (R)
Candidate profiles
This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways. Either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey or Ballotpedia staff created a profile after identifying the candidate as noteworthy.[4] Ballotpedia staff compiled profiles based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "As a committed Christian, I believe a moral foundation and conservative beliefs are essential to represent the citizens of the 11th District. I'm a political outsider. A former CPA and small business man. I have made budgets, hired people and gotten results. I expect the same results from our government. I strongly support President Trump's agenda for making America great. I believe in limited government, low taxes, individual responsibility and personal freedom. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Lynda Bennett is a true Constitutional conservative who lives and works in Haywood County. Lynda is a hard working small business owner and free market advocate. She has been in the real estate industry for 33 years as a broker and owner manager with her husband Pat Bennett. She will request to join the House Freedom Caucus on day one to continue the legacy of Mark Meadows as President Trump's biggest ally in Congress and because there is strength in numbers to protect our constitutional rights. This election is not between red and blue - it is between two world views. One would implement socialist policies to fundamentally change America forever. They believe that the government can and should control all aspects of our lives. Lynda will not allow that to happen. The conservative worldview believes that our rights come from God and are protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These rights are worth fighting for so that our children and their children can understand true freedom. Lynda has served in the NC Republican Party and District 11 Executive Boards and as the Vice-chair of the Haywood County Republican Party. She is actively engaged with the Heritage Foundation and the Sentinel program, along with Freedom Works and other grassroots conservative organizations. Lynda is not a politician. She is a fighter and will be a strong representative for the people of western North Carolina."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Madison Cawthorn is an 8th generation resident of North Carolina's 11th district. His ancestors date back all the way to the Revolutionary war. Madison was nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy in 2014. Unfortunately, his plans were derailed after he nearly died in a tragic automobile accident that left him partially paralyzed and in a wheelchair. Madisons accident built his faith, made him a fighter, helped him appreciate everyday, and inspired him to help everyone he encounters overcome whatever adversity they face in their daily lives. Today, Madison is the CEO of real estate investment company. He is also a motivational speaker and challenges people around the nation to have faith, work hard, play by the rules, and pursue the American dream. A constitutional conservative, Madison is committed to defending the values of faith, family, and freedom. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
North Carolina State Senate (Assumed office: 2011), Macon County Board of Commissioners (2000-2010)
Biography: Davis opened a private dental practice in North Carolina and practiced as a dentist before becoming an orthodontist. As of the election, he co-chaired the Transportation Committee and the Appropriations on Department of Transportation Committee in the state Senate.
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Sources: Jim Davis' 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed February 14, 2020, Jim Davis' 2020 campaign website, "Video," accessed February 14, 2020, Mountain Xpress, "Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 — Republican," February 1, 2020; North Carolina Republican Senate Caucus, "Meet Jim Davis, Candidate for NC Senate District 50," archived August 1, 2012, North Carolina General Assembly, "Senator Jim Davis (Rep) Committees," accessed February 14, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: Driscoll graduated from the University of North Carolina and Yale Law School. His professional experience included working for a small business investment firm. He served in the U.S. Army.
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This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: King graduated from Kings Mountain High School. He worked for 10 years with the Gaston County Police Department's administrative division. King served as District Republican Party chairman, county party chairman, and state party vice chairman. He was Mark Meadows' deputy chief of staff for seven years.
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Sources: Wayne King's 2020 campaign website, "Wayne King Officially Files Candidacy for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District," December 20, 2019, Mountain Xpress, "Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 — Republican," February 1, 2020, Breitbart, "Exclusive: Wayne King to Blanket Airwaves in North Carolina with Defense of Trump," January 15, 2020; Wayne King's 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed February 14, 2020, Citizen Times, "Wayne King touts experience with Meadows in run for Congress," February 7, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Joey Osborne is a life-long conservative, active in Republican politics for more than 45 years. He is a businessman whose companies employee more than 600 Americans and have served more than two million customers. Joey believes in smaller government, lower taxes and less regulation. He's dedicated to bringing more, better paying jobs to western NC. Like President Trump, Joey's more than 40 years of business experience bring to Washington exceptional budget skills. Just like he does everyday for his own companies, Joey is dedicated to cutting and balancing the U.S. budget. Joey feels that for far too long the Washington elite have been squandering away Americas' hard-earned prosperity and he is committed to bringing control of government spending back to the people. Joey is pro-life, pro-gun and pro-constitution."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Father of Four, married 45 years to my wife. Degree in Economics. Serial Entrepreneur having started 21 companies. Twice Entrepreneur of The Year Finalist in S.E. Region. Taught Entrepreneurship at University of Oxford, UK. Two of my companies make Industrial Fans out of metal. I am a Proud American Manufacturer! I have negotiated and done business in Russia, China, Brazil, Mexico, Greece and Saudi Arabia. Knowing the culture is so important when negotiating in countries, with the Democrats, or in State and District. My wife and I started an education foundation called Foundation Forward, Inc. - 2013 - A 501(c)(3) in North Carolina committed to preserving American History and teaching Civics. We design, build, and gift Charters of Freedom Settings to communities around the country displaying the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights in a proper, permanent setting. To date we have gifted 14 settings in WNC and dedicated 28 settings in NC, SC, KY, IN, IL, NE, SD, and as far west as Carson City, Nevada. These are gifts from Mary Jo and Vance Patterson using no tax dollars. Vance and Mary Jo donate roughly 25% of their income to Charities, Foundations, and Employees. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2020.
Endorsements
This section lists endorsements issued in this election. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.
Click on the links below to explore each candidate's full list of endorsements on their campaign websites, where available:
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| Endorsement | Bennett | Cawthorn | Davis | Driscoll | King | ||
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| Blue Ridge Christian News[5] | ✔ | ||||||
| Elected officials | |||||||
| U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)[6] | ✔ | ||||||
| Incumbent Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) | ✔ | ||||||
| Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) | ✔ | ||||||
| State Sen. Ralph Hise (R)[7] | ✔ | ||||||
| State Rep. Kevin Corbin (R)[7] | ✔ | ||||||
| State Rep. Michele Presnell (R) | ✔ | ||||||
| Cherokee County Commissioner Cal Stiles[7] | ✔ | ||||||
| Henderson County Commissioner Mike Edney | ✔ | ||||||
| Polk County Commissioner Paul Beiler | ✔ | ||||||
| Avery County Commission Chairwoman Martha Hicks | ✔ | ||||||
| Yancey County Commissioner David Grindstaff | ✔ | ||||||
| Yancey County Commissioner Mark Ledford | ✔ | ||||||
| Yancey County Commissioner Jeff Whitson | ✔ | ||||||
| Transylvania County Commissioner Jason Chappell | ✔ | ||||||
| McDowell County Board of Commissioners Chairman David Walker[8] | ✔ | ||||||
| Graham County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dale Wiggins[9] | ✔ | ||||||
| Woodfin Mayor Jerry VeHaun | ✔ | ||||||
| Spruce Pine Mayor Darla Harding | ✔ | ||||||
| Banner Elk Mayor Brenda Lyerly[10] | ✔ | ||||||
| Henderson City Councilman Jeff Miller[11] | ✔ | ||||||
| District Attorney for Henderson, Polk, and Transylvania counties Greg Newman | ✔ | ||||||
| Henderson County School Boardmember Amy Lynn Holt | ✔ | ||||||
| Macon County Sheriff Robbie Holland[7] | ✔ | ||||||
| Swain County Sheriff Curtis Cochran[7] | ✔ | ||||||
| 8 Republican sheriffs (hover over for list) | ✔ | ||||||
| Individuals | |||||||
| Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R) | ✔ | ||||||
| Former state Sen. Keith Presnell (R) | ✔ | ||||||
| Former state Rep. Phillip Frye (R) | ✔ | ||||||
| Former state Rep. Chris Whitmire (R) | ✔ | ||||||
| Former NC-11 Republican primary candidate Matthew Burril | ✔ | ||||||
| Organizations | |||||||
| House Freedom Fund | ✔ | ||||||
| Senate Conservatives Fund | ✔ | ||||||
| Right Women PAC | ✔ | ||||||
| Asheville Tea PAC[12] | ✔ | ||||||
| Grass Roots North Carolina Political Victory Fund[13] | ✔ | ||||||
| Catawba Valley Tea Party | ✔ | ||||||
| National Rifle Association[14] | ✔ | ||||||
| Charles W. Queen Lodge #84 Fraternal Order of Police[15] | ✔ | ||||||
| Students for Trump | ✔ | ||||||
Campaign finance
This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election.[16] It does not include information on fundraising before the current campaign cycle or on spending by satellite groups. The numbers in this section are updated as candidates file new campaign finance reports. Candidates for Congress are required to file financial reports on a quarterly basis, as well as two weeks before any primary, runoff, or general election in which they will be on the ballot and upon the termination of any campaign committees.[17] The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Archerd | Republican Party | $996,345 | $996,345 | $0 | As of March 24, 2020 |
| Lynda Bennett | Republican Party | $521,374 | $520,408 | $966 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Matthew Burril | Republican Party | $110,311 | $110,311 | $0 | As of February 20, 2020 |
| Madison Cawthorn | Republican Party | $4,718,102 | $4,612,371 | $105,731 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Jim Davis | Republican Party | $156,206 | $156,206 | $0 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Daniel Driscoll | Republican Party | $228,477 | $227,878 | $599 | As of December 31, 2020 |
| Steven Fekete | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Dillon Gentry | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Wayne King | Republican Party | $59,141 | $59,141 | $0 | As of March 31, 2020 |
| Joseph Osborne | Republican Party | $252,100 | $252,100 | $0 | As of September 30, 2020 |
| Vance Patterson | Republican Party | $146,100 | $39,661 | $104,699 | As of June 30, 2020 |
| Albert Wiley Jr. | Republican Party | $1,802 | $1,802 | $0 | As of April 13, 2019 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2020. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Campaign themes
- See also: Campaign themes
The following themes were found on candidates' campaign websites.
Lynda Bennett
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PRO TRUMP Our President has proven to be the best choice the American people could ever have made. As Patriots, as Conservatives, we must strive to support and defend President Trump from the radical Left who seek to destroy him and the great work he has accomplished. That means supporting his agenda as the agenda of the American people. Build The Wall. Secure our borders. Enforce immigration laws. Support our Veterans. Deregulate to promote economic growth. Support Trump foreign policy. SECOND AMENDMENT The Constitution clearly provides the inalienable right to keep and bear arms. As your Congresswoman, it is my sacred duty to protect that right. We must accept ZERO compromise on the Second Amendment. PRO LIFE Life begins at conception It is our most precious gift from God. Life must always be protected. It is the government’s constitutional duty to protect its citizens, especially the most vulnerable among us. EDUCATION My platform is simple: MORE TEACHING. LESS TESTING 1. LOCAL CONTROL: empowering local teachers and administrators to do what they do best: teach. 2. Federal government’s role should be limited, allowing for local control of federal dollars. 3. Less time spent on pre-testing, testing and post-testing that is done in order to get Federal dollars. 4. Support the full spectrum of educational choices for parents: vibrant public schools, charter schools, private schools and home schools. HEALTHCARE 1. Transparency for all costs. 2. Lower premiums and out of pocket costs. 3. Pre-exiting conditions covered – insurance companies cannot cancel because you’re sick. How to Achieve these Goals 1. Lower prescription drug prices. (23% of all healthcare costs are drugs) Cut out the middle man (PBM: prescription benefit managers). They are paid a percentage of the retail prices and have no incentive to lower prices. 2. Allow associations (ex: Association of Realtors) and small businesses to team up to qualify for group health insurance. 3. Allow states to establish “high risk” pools to make insurance more affordable for all, including those with chronic illness. OUR ECONOMY Trump’s Economy is BOOMING across the Country! I will continue to support the President and the America First Agenda! In Congress I will fight for further removal of business-killing regulations, and work to lower taxes. High Corporate Tax rates do very little for the working class. In fact, it cripples the Working Class’ opportunities for advancement. Tax is overhead, just like any other cost of doing business. We must strive to lower that tax based overhead. Giving new opportunities for Companies of all sizes to grow. We are stronger now than ever, however, Western North Carolina needs a bigger piece of that pie. As the Economy continues to skyrocket, it’s imperative we bring those jobs further west into the 11th District. We have an extremely talented workforce here and I will look out for them when I’m Elected to Congress. No one will fight harder for more, better paying jobs across Western North Carolina! ISRAEL I have always supported Israel. I applaud President Trump for moving the Embassy to Jerusalem. Israel is one of our biggest Allies. As a Nation we must always stand with Israel and fight back the Anti-Semitic left. VETERANS Simply put, our Veterans deserve better. The Men and Women who gave all they had so we can breathe free, in Liberty, safe from terror. Are brought back home, patted lightly on the back with a half-hearted thanks. We owe it to them to provide the best healthcare possible, it’s the least we can do. President Trump has done more for our vets than anyone else. In Congress I will continue to support the President in offering more private healthcare options for our Veterans. I will fight to provide a better VA medical system. In Congress I will work tirelessly to give our Veterans the Thank You and support they’ve earned and deserve.[18] |
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| —Lynda Bennett's campaign website (2020)[19] | ||
Jim Davis
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Jim Davis is the only candidate for Congress who has:
In Congress, we can count on Jim to:
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| —Jim Davis' campaign website (2020)[20] | ||
Dan Driscoll
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PROTECT OUR CONSERVATIVE MOUNTAIN VALUES Dan Driscoll will fight to stop the socialist agenda in Washington. In Congress, he’ll fight for our conservative mountain values, safeguard the 2nd Amendment and protect the sanctity of life. CREATING GOOD JOBS & A STRONG ECONOMY Dan Driscoll will fight for President Trump’s economic policies that are unleashing unprecedented prosperity and moving us forward to create good jobs, reduce regulations and lower taxes. BUILD THE WALL, SECURE THE BORDER Dan Driscoll will work with President Trump. Protecting our border by building a wall is a matter of national security. [18] |
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| —Dan Driscoll's campaign website (2020)[21] | ||
Wayne King
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Wayne will Defend Our Constitution, Our Country, Our Values, and Our President By: |
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| —Wayne King's campaign website (2020)[22] | ||
Campaign advertisements
This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.
Lynda Bennett
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A sample ad from the candidate's Facebook page is embedded below. Click here to see the candidate's Facebook Video page.
Jim Davis
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Dan Driscoll
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Wayne King
- "The Best is Yet to Come," King campaign ad, released February 20, 2020
- Wayne King radio ad, released January 22, 2020
A sample ad from the candidate's Facebook page is embedded below. Click here to see the candidate's Facebook Video page.
Satellite group ads
Supporting Bennett
Polls
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If you are aware of polls conducted in this race, please email us.
Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite spending, commonly referred to as outside spending, describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[23][24][25]
This section lists satellite spending in this race reported by news outlets in alphabetical order. If you are aware of spending that should be included, please email us.
- American Dental Association Independent Expenditures Committee spent $114,183 as of February 25, 2020, supporting Davis.[26]
- House Freedom Action spent $355,732 on an ad buy and direct mail supporting Bennett as of February 18, 2020.[27]
- Senate Conservatives Fund spent $195,243 on ads and direct mail supporting Bennett on February 4, 2020.[28]
- With Honor Fund reported spending $361,000 to support Driscoll as of February 18.[29]
Primaries in North Carolina
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. North Carolina utilizes a semi-closed primary system. Parties decide who may vote in their respective primaries. Voters may choose a primary ballot without impacting their unaffiliated status.[30][31]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Runoff elections in North Carolina
In North Carolina, a primary election candidate for congressional, state, or county office must receive more than 30% of the vote to be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches this threshold, and if the second-place finisher requests a runoff, a runoff election is held.[32]
As of 2020, Democracy North Carolina stated the following:
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You may not vote in the Primary Runoff (also called the Second Primary) unless you were registered at the time of the original Primary, even if you didn’t vote in the Primary. If you are registered as an Unaffiliated voter and want to vote in a partisan Primary, you can ask for a Republican, Democratic, Libertarian or Nonpartisan ballot. Your choice does not change your Unaffiliated status or obligate you to vote for a party’s candidates in the General Election. However, if there is a Primary Runoff, you can only participate in the Runoff of the same party that you selected in the original Primary."[33][18] |
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What's at stake in the general election?
U.S. House elections were held on November 3, 2020, and coincided with the 2020 presidential election. All 435 House districts were up for election, and the results determined control of the U.S. House in the 117th Congress.
At the time of the election, Democrats had a 232-197 advantage over Republicans. There was one Libertarian member, and there were five vacancies. Republicans needed to gain a net 21 seats to win control of the House. Democrats needed to gain seats or lose fewer than 14 net seats to keep their majority.
In the 2018 midterm election, Democrats had a net gain of 40 seats, winning a 235-200 majority in the House. Heading into the 2018 election, Republicans had a 235-193 majority with seven vacancies.
In the 25 previous House elections that coincided with a presidential election, the president's party had gained House seats in 16 elections and lost seats in nine. In years where the president's party won districts, the average gain was 18. In years where the president's party lost districts, the average loss was 27. Click here for more information on presidential partisanship and down-ballot outcomes.
General election race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[34]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[35][36][37]
| Race ratings: North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2020 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
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| The Cook Political Report | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | Lean Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Lean Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Lean Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | Likely Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every week throughout the election season. | |||||||||
District analysis
- See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index
- See also: FiveThirtyEight's elasticity scores
The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+9, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 9 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made North Carolina's 11th Congressional District the 148th most Republican nationally.[38]
FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 1.01. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 1.01 points toward that party.[39]
Pivot Counties
- See also: Pivot Counties by state
Six of 100 North Carolina counties—6 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.
| Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008 | |||||||
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| County | Trump margin of victory in 2016 | Obama margin of victory in 2012 | Obama margin of victory in 2008 | ||||
| Bladen County, North Carolina | 9.39% | 1.97% | 2.07% | ||||
| Gates County, North Carolina | 9.07% | 4.11% | 5.22% | ||||
| Granville County, North Carolina | 2.49% | 4.54% | 6.58% | ||||
| Martin County, North Carolina | 0.43% | 4.65% | 4.64% | ||||
| Richmond County, North Carolina | 9.74% | 2.95% | 1.50% | ||||
| Robeson County, North Carolina | 4.27% | 17.41% | 13.78% | ||||
In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won North Carolina with 49.8 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 46.2 percent. In presidential elections between 1792 and 2016, North Carolina voted Democratic 53.5 percent of the time and Republican 25 percent of the time. In the five presidential elections between 2000 and 2016, North Carolina voted Republican all five times with the exception of the 2008 presidential election.[40]
Presidential results by legislative district
The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in North Carolina. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[41][42]
| In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 40 out of 120 state House districts in North Carolina with an average margin of victory of 38.3 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 44 out of 120 state House districts in North Carolina with an average margin of victory of 36.4 points. Clinton won three districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections. |
| In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 80 out of 120 state House districts in North Carolina with an average margin of victory of 22.7 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 76 out of 120 state House districts in North Carolina with an average margin of victory of 27.7 points. Trump won five districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections. |
| 2016 presidential results by state House district | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District | Obama | Romney | 2012 Margin | Clinton | Trump | 2016 Margin | Party Control |
| 1 | 39.07% | 59.75% | R+20.7 | 32.23% | 64.86% | R+32.6 | R |
| 2 | 45.36% | 53.77% | R+8.4 | 41.98% | 55.70% | R+13.7 | R |
| 3 | 39.50% | 59.71% | R+20.2 | 37.03% | 60.71% | R+23.7 | R |
| 4 | 34.52% | 64.80% | R+30.3 | 32.81% | 65.32% | R+32.5 | R |
| 5 | 66.40% | 33.04% | D+33.4 | 60.73% | 37.68% | D+23.1 | D |
| 6 | 41.31% | 57.70% | R+16.4 | 37.74% | 59.79% | R+22 | R |
| 7 | 61.12% | 38.34% | D+22.8 | 59.67% | 38.69% | D+21 | D |
| 8 | 44.59% | 54.67% | R+10.1 | 44.25% | 53.51% | R+9.3 | R |
| 9 | 43.79% | 55.31% | R+11.5 | 44.05% | 52.81% | R+8.8 | R |
| 10 | 32.61% | 66.71% | R+34.1 | 31.37% | 66.58% | R+35.2 | R |
| 11 | 62.10% | 35.81% | D+26.3 | 65.41% | 29.85% | D+35.6 | D |
| 12 | 57.29% | 42.15% | D+15.1 | 53.64% | 44.58% | D+9.1 | D |
| 13 | 31.14% | 67.96% | R+36.8 | 28.23% | 69.48% | R+41.2 | R |
| 14 | 39.87% | 59.05% | R+19.2 | 35.26% | 61.20% | R+25.9 | R |
| 15 | 34.90% | 63.92% | R+29 | 28.94% | 67.59% | R+38.7 | R |
| 16 | 36.25% | 62.86% | R+26.6 | 31.07% | 66.35% | R+35.3 | R |
| 17 | 36.26% | 62.94% | R+26.7 | 32.62% | 65.00% | R+32.4 | R |
| 18 | 62.39% | 36.46% | D+25.9 | 56.14% | 40.55% | D+15.6 | D |
| 19 | 40.85% | 57.94% | R+17.1 | 41.19% | 55.45% | R+14.3 | R |
| 20 | 39.49% | 59.33% | R+19.8 | 40.58% | 55.60% | R+15 | R |
| 21 | 65.25% | 34.32% | D+30.9 | 62.68% | 35.99% | D+26.7 | D |
| 22 | 43.73% | 55.60% | R+11.9 | 39.83% | 58.67% | R+18.8 | D |
| 23 | 62.89% | 36.74% | D+26.2 | 60.17% | 38.60% | D+21.6 | D |
| 24 | 74.47% | 25.04% | D+49.4 | 72.60% | 25.66% | D+46.9 | D |
| 25 | 38.23% | 60.96% | R+22.7 | 35.91% | 61.84% | R+25.9 | R |
| 26 | 38.98% | 59.91% | R+20.9 | 37.76% | 59.07% | R+21.3 | R |
| 27 | 66.33% | 33.28% | D+33 | 62.75% | 36.15% | D+26.6 | D |
| 28 | 32.52% | 66.58% | R+34.1 | 28.54% | 69.16% | R+40.6 | R |
| 29 | 85.11% | 14.02% | D+71.1 | 88.12% | 9.63% | D+78.5 | D |
| 30 | 70.85% | 28.07% | D+42.8 | 77.30% | 19.61% | D+57.7 | D |
| 31 | 82.65% | 16.65% | D+66 | 83.75% | 14.17% | D+69.6 | D |
| 32 | 65.02% | 34.58% | D+30.4 | 61.76% | 36.76% | D+25 | D |
| 33 | 81.34% | 17.53% | D+63.8 | 81.09% | 15.94% | D+65.2 | D |
| 34 | 62.78% | 35.76% | D+27 | 67.28% | 28.80% | D+38.5 | D |
| 35 | 44.44% | 54.51% | R+10.1 | 47.51% | 49.16% | R+1.7 | R |
| 36 | 44.86% | 53.90% | R+9 | 50.19% | 45.86% | D+4.3 | R |
| 37 | 42.89% | 55.76% | R+12.9 | 44.58% | 51.08% | R+6.5 | R |
| 38 | 78.90% | 20.26% | D+58.6 | 78.47% | 19.01% | D+59.5 | D |
| 39 | 57.12% | 41.74% | D+15.4 | 57.85% | 38.85% | D+19 | D |
| 40 | 46.18% | 52.52% | R+6.3 | 52.39% | 43.60% | D+8.8 | D |
| 41 | 50.04% | 48.63% | D+1.4 | 57.26% | 38.74% | D+18.5 | D |
| 42 | 73.16% | 26.19% | D+47 | 71.85% | 25.66% | D+46.2 | D |
| 43 | 67.66% | 31.73% | D+35.9 | 64.79% | 32.77% | D+32 | D |
| 44 | 51.66% | 47.45% | D+4.2 | 50.97% | 45.97% | D+5 | D |
| 45 | 43.67% | 55.55% | R+11.9 | 39.47% | 57.82% | R+18.3 | R |
| 46 | 42.45% | 56.86% | R+14.4 | 35.55% | 63.04% | R+27.5 | R |
| 47 | 58.64% | 40.32% | D+18.3 | 45.40% | 52.38% | R+7 | D |
| 48 | 67.88% | 31.42% | D+36.5 | 60.08% | 38.08% | D+22 | D |
| 49 | 46.75% | 52.19% | R+5.4 | 54.02% | 42.19% | D+11.8 | D |
| 50 | 57.85% | 40.99% | D+16.9 | 58.33% | 38.67% | D+19.7 | D |
| 51 | 40.42% | 58.52% | R+18.1 | 36.86% | 60.20% | R+23.3 | R |
| 52 | 36.18% | 63.11% | R+26.9 | 34.94% | 62.15% | R+27.2 | R |
| 53 | 40.43% | 58.68% | R+18.2 | 37.83% | 59.61% | R+21.8 | R |
| 54 | 52.55% | 46.52% | D+6 | 53.78% | 43.36% | D+10.4 | D |
| 55 | 39.63% | 59.55% | R+19.9 | 33.67% | 64.12% | R+30.5 | R |
| 56 | 76.58% | 21.93% | D+54.7 | 81.22% | 15.78% | D+65.4 | D |
| 57 | 73.72% | 25.56% | D+48.2 | 73.89% | 23.97% | D+49.9 | D |
| 58 | 77.83% | 21.42% | D+56.4 | 78.39% | 19.21% | D+59.2 | D |
| 59 | 40.94% | 58.07% | R+17.1 | 43.10% | 54.02% | R+10.9 | R |
| 60 | 78.79% | 20.56% | D+58.2 | 77.66% | 20.26% | D+57.4 | D |
| 61 | 41.22% | 57.90% | R+16.7 | 43.79% | 53.30% | R+9.5 | R |
| 62 | 43.41% | 55.66% | R+12.2 | 46.55% | 50.23% | R+3.7 | R |
| 63 | 43.77% | 55.31% | R+11.5 | 43.91% | 53.48% | R+9.6 | R |
| 64 | 41.50% | 57.66% | R+16.2 | 40.64% | 56.88% | R+16.2 | R |
| 65 | 39.24% | 59.93% | R+20.7 | 34.18% | 63.90% | R+29.7 | R |
| 66 | 50.14% | 49.07% | D+1.1 | 44.86% | 52.75% | R+7.9 | D |
| 67 | 31.16% | 67.81% | R+36.6 | 25.66% | 72.18% | R+46.5 | R |
| 68 | 36.03% | 63.07% | R+27 | 36.68% | 59.73% | R+23.1 | R |
| 69 | 36.47% | 62.53% | R+26.1 | 34.32% | 62.55% | R+28.2 | R |
| 70 | 25.89% | 73.02% | R+47.1 | 22.47% | 75.21% | R+52.7 | R |
| 71 | 73.71% | 25.48% | D+48.2 | 72.37% | 24.90% | D+47.5 | D |
| 72 | 70.87% | 28.46% | D+42.4 | 72.50% | 24.96% | D+47.5 | D |
| 73 | 25.05% | 73.49% | R+48.4 | 19.25% | 78.41% | R+59.2 | R |
| 74 | 39.29% | 59.69% | R+20.4 | 40.06% | 56.70% | R+16.6 | R |
| 75 | 42.46% | 56.51% | R+14.1 | 44.27% | 52.43% | R+8.2 | R |
| 76 | 32.63% | 66.25% | R+33.6 | 26.49% | 71.30% | R+44.8 | R |
| 77 | 37.74% | 61.25% | R+23.5 | 32.03% | 65.52% | R+33.5 | R |
| 78 | 24.09% | 74.93% | R+50.8 | 19.67% | 78.28% | R+58.6 | R |
| 79 | 33.69% | 65.34% | R+31.7 | 33.43% | 63.34% | R+29.9 | R |
| 80 | 26.50% | 72.43% | R+45.9 | 22.95% | 74.61% | R+51.7 | R |
| 81 | 31.87% | 67.00% | R+35.1 | 25.84% | 71.60% | R+45.8 | R |
| 82 | 41.86% | 57.06% | R+15.2 | 43.08% | 53.51% | R+10.4 | R |
| 83 | 40.29% | 58.67% | R+18.4 | 38.03% | 59.11% | R+21.1 | R |
| 84 | 34.47% | 64.56% | R+30.1 | 29.74% | 68.05% | R+38.3 | R |
| 85 | 29.12% | 69.71% | R+40.6 | 22.21% | 75.83% | R+53.6 | R |
| 86 | 38.15% | 60.64% | R+22.5 | 30.31% | 67.09% | R+36.8 | R |
| 87 | 31.49% | 67.12% | R+35.6 | 23.47% | 74.16% | R+50.7 | R |
| 88 | 45.63% | 53.22% | R+7.6 | 54.80% | 40.57% | D+14.2 | D |
| 89 | 32.82% | 66.05% | R+33.2 | 26.16% | 71.32% | R+45.2 | R |
| 90 | 30.65% | 68.17% | R+37.5 | 23.14% | 74.57% | R+51.4 | R |
| 91 | 35.21% | 63.69% | R+28.5 | 28.79% | 68.75% | R+40 | R |
| 92 | 52.61% | 46.42% | D+6.2 | 55.42% | 40.77% | D+14.7 | D |
| 93 | 42.77% | 55.22% | R+12.5 | 41.58% | 54.48% | R+12.9 | R |
| 94 | 29.16% | 69.58% | R+40.4 | 22.48% | 75.35% | R+52.9 | R |
| 95 | 34.05% | 64.95% | R+30.9 | 30.76% | 66.16% | R+35.4 | R |
| 96 | 36.56% | 62.36% | R+25.8 | 33.21% | 63.78% | R+30.6 | R |
| 97 | 30.07% | 68.92% | R+38.9 | 24.95% | 72.61% | R+47.7 | R |
| 98 | 43.13% | 55.96% | R+12.8 | 47.37% | 48.84% | R+1.5 | R |
| 99 | 82.32% | 17.15% | D+65.2 | 80.97% | 16.82% | D+64.1 | D |
| 100 | 73.70% | 25.10% | D+48.6 | 73.96% | 22.47% | D+51.5 | D |
| 101 | 74.92% | 24.37% | D+50.6 | 75.11% | 22.40% | D+52.7 | D |
| 102 | 83.35% | 15.90% | D+67.4 | 80.04% | 16.78% | D+63.3 | D |
| 103 | 44.46% | 54.49% | R+10 | 47.72% | 49.05% | R+1.3 | R |
| 104 | 43.47% | 55.67% | R+12.2 | 52.29% | 43.74% | D+8.5 | R |
| 105 | 42.40% | 56.77% | R+14.4 | 49.86% | 46.71% | D+3.1 | R |
| 106 | 85.84% | 13.48% | D+72.4 | 84.91% | 13.08% | D+71.8 | D |
| 107 | 80.29% | 18.93% | D+61.4 | 78.80% | 18.56% | D+60.2 | D |
| 108 | 38.42% | 60.50% | R+22.1 | 34.04% | 63.24% | R+29.2 | R |
| 109 | 40.80% | 58.27% | R+17.5 | 37.73% | 59.48% | R+21.7 | R |
| 110 | 35.30% | 63.74% | R+28.4 | 30.10% | 67.87% | R+37.8 | R |
| 111 | 35.81% | 63.24% | R+27.4 | 29.81% | 68.35% | R+38.5 | R |
| 112 | 32.80% | 66.12% | R+33.3 | 24.47% | 73.43% | R+49 | R |
| 113 | 37.58% | 61.29% | R+23.7 | 34.83% | 62.59% | R+27.8 | R |
| 114 | 73.38% | 25.18% | D+48.2 | 73.93% | 23.07% | D+50.9 | D |
| 115 | 48.12% | 50.52% | R+2.4 | 47.29% | 49.54% | R+2.2 | D |
| 116 | 43.61% | 55.12% | R+11.5 | 44.41% | 52.24% | R+7.8 | D |
| 117 | 36.77% | 62.07% | R+25.3 | 35.57% | 61.42% | R+25.8 | R |
| 118 | 41.50% | 57.02% | R+15.5 | 32.52% | 64.60% | R+32.1 | R |
| 119 | 47.93% | 50.40% | R+2.5 | 40.80% | 55.45% | R+14.7 | R |
| 120 | 30.12% | 68.56% | R+38.4 | 23.73% | 73.79% | R+50.1 | R |
| Total | 48.48% | 50.53% | R+2 | 46.76% | 50.46% | R+3.7 | - |
| Source: Daily Kos | |||||||
District election history
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Incumbent Mark Meadows defeated Phillip Price and Clifton Ingram Jr. in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mark Meadows (R) | 59.2 | 178,012 |
 | Phillip Price (D) | 38.7 | 116,508 | |
 | Clifton Ingram Jr. (L) | 2.0 | 6,146 | |
| Total votes: 300,666 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Phillip Price defeated Steve Woodsmall and Scott Donaldson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phillip Price | 40.6 | 13,499 |
 | Steve Woodsmall | 31.1 | 10,356 | |
| Scott Donaldson | 28.3 | 9,402 | ||
| Total votes: 33,257 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Matt Coffay (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Incumbent Mark Meadows defeated Chuck Archerd in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mark Meadows | 86.3 | 35,665 |
| Chuck Archerd | 13.7 | 5,639 | |
| Total votes: 41,304 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Clifton Ingram Jr. advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Clifton Ingram Jr. |
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Mark Meadows (R) faced no opposition in the Republican primary. Rick Bryson defeated Tom Hill in the Democratic primary. Meadows defeated Bryson in the general election. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016. The general election took place on November 8, 2016.[43]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Mark Meadows Incumbent |
64.1% | 230,405 | |
| Democratic | Rick Bryson | 35.9% | 129,103 | |
| Total Votes | 359,508 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rick Bryson |
50.7% | 9,695 | ||
| Tom Hill | 49.3% | 9,440 | ||
| Total Votes | 19,135 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections |
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2014
The 11th Congressional District of North Carolina held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Mark Meadows (R) defeated Tom Hill (D) in the general election.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Meadows Incumbent |
62.9% | 144,682 | |
| Democratic | Tom Hill | 37.1% | 85,342 | |
| Total Votes | 230,024 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
See also
- North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)
- North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2020
- United States House elections in North Carolina, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primaries)
- United States House elections in North Carolina, 2020 (March 3 Republican primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2020
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2020
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2020
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2020
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Mountain Xpress, "Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 — Republican," February 1, 2020
- ↑ Madiscon Cawthorn's 2020 campaign website, "Home," accessed March 3, 2020
- ↑ The Cook Political Report, "Rating Changes: Final North Carolina Map Boosts House Democrats," December 6, 2019
- ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
- ↑ Facebook, "Wayne King on March 2, 2020," accessed March 2, 2020
- ↑ Breitbart, "Exclusive—Tom Cotton Plans to Back Veterans for Congress in GOP Bid to Retake House: ‘We Will Win Back the Majority,'" February 18, 2020
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Mountain Xpress, "Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives District 11 — Republican," February 1, 2020
- ↑ Facebook, "Wayne King on February 28, 2020," accessed February 28, 2020
- ↑ Facebook, "Wayne King on March 1, 2020," accessed March 2, 2020
- ↑ Facebook, "Wayne King on February 24, 2020," accessed February 24, 2020
- ↑ Facebook, "Wayne King on February 25, 2020," accessed February 25, 2020
- ↑ Asheville Tea PAC, "ATPAC Board Votes To Endorse Lynda Bennett for NC 11 Congress," December 19, 2019
- ↑ Grass Roots North Carolina, "2020 GRNC-PVF Candidate Recommendations," accessed February 20, 2020
- ↑ North State Journal, "Race to replace Meadows explodes with candidates," February 26, 2020
- ↑ Facebook, "Wayne King on February 19, 2020," accessed February 20, 2020
- ↑ Fundraising by primary candidates can be found on the race's respective primary election page. Fundraising by general election candidates can be found on the race's general election page.
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "2022 Quarterly Reports," accessed March 2, 2022
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Lynda Bennett's 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 17, 2020
- ↑ Jim Davis' 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed February 17, 2020
- ↑ Dan Driscoll's 2020 campaign website, "The Issues," accessed February 21, 2020
- ↑ Wayne King's 2020 campaign website, "Where Wayne Stands," accessed February 17, 2020
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed September 22, 2015
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed September 22, 2015
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," November 6, 2015
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Filing FEC-1386153," accessed February 25, 2020
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Filing FEC-1383480," accessed February 25, 2020
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Filing FEC-1381042," accessed February 13, 2020
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Election Information," accessed October 7, 2024
- ↑ FindLaw, "North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 163A. Elections and Ethics Enforcement Act § 163A-984. Determination of primary results; second primaries," accessed September 11, 2019
- ↑ NC-Voter, "Voting in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions," accessed July 10, 2020
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "Introducing the 2017 Cook Political Report Partisan Voter Index," April 7, 2017
- ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
- ↑ 270towin.com, "North Carolina," accessed June 1, 2017
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "June Primary Candidates," accessed March 27, 2016
