North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)
- Primary date: May 17
- Mail-in registration deadline: April 22
- Online reg. deadline: April 22
- In-person reg. deadline: April 22
- Early voting starts: April 28
- Early voting ends: May 14
- Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Absentee/mail-in deadline: May 17
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| Filing deadline: March 4, 2022 |
| Primary: May 17, 2022 Primary runoff: July 5, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 |
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Chuck Edwards won the May 17, 2022, Republican primary for North Carolina's 11th Congressional District. Eight candidates were on the ballot.
Incumbent Rep. Madison Cawthorn and Edwards received the most media attention and endorsements.
Rep. Cawthorn was first elected to Congress in 2020. Cawthorn's campaign website identified him as an America First candidate, a term often associated with the platform of former President Donald Trump (R) and candidates who say they support Trump's agenda.[1] Cawthorn said that groups from across the political spectrum want to defeat him: "the radical left, the establishment, and the media want to take me down . . . I won't stop fighting. I won't bow to the mob. They want to silence the America First movement. I'm not going anywhere."[2] Cawthorn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection Survey in 2020. Click here to read his responses.
Edwards was first elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2016. Edwards told Jewish Insider that although he supported Cawthorn and wanted him to succeed, Edwards "feel[s] that Western North Carolina can do better." Edwards accused Cawthorn of increasing political tensions and criticized Cawthorn for suggesting supporters threaten House members to overturn the 2020 election results.[3] Edwards contrasted his legislative experience to Cawthorn's, highlighting in particular sponsorship of a bill that banned sanctuary cities in North Carolina and working on the state's balanced budget.[4]
Trump endorsed Cawthorn for re-election on March 31, 2021.[5] Following Cawthorn's claims in late March 2022 that lawmakers in Washington use cocaine and hold orgies, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) endorsed Edwards. Tillis said Cawthorn "has fallen well short of the most basic standards Western North Carolina expects from their representatives." Cawthorn, who said his claims were exaggerated, also drew criticism from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) for the remarks.[6]
Edwards was expected to win the November 8 general election. At the time of the primary election, three independent race forecasters rated the general election either Safe Republican or Solid Republican. At the time of the primary, the 11th Congressional District contained all or parts of 15 counties in western North Carolina, including the city of Asheville.[7]
Also running in the primary were Matthew Burril, Rod Honeycutt, Wendy Nevarez, Bruce O'Connell, Kristie Sluder, and Michele Woodhouse.
Rod Honeycutt (R), Wendy Nevarez (R), Bruce O'Connell (R), and Michele Woodhouse (R) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. Click on a candidate's name to view that candidate's responses.
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, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
- North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2022
Candidates and election results
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Chuck Edwards | 33.4 | 29,496 |
 | Madison Cawthorn | 31.9 | 28,112 | |
 | Matthew Burril | 9.5 | 8,341 | |
 | Bruce O'Connell  | 6.8 | 6,037 | |
 | Rod Honeycutt | 6.5 | 5,775 | |
 | Michele Woodhouse | 5.3 | 4,668 | |
 | Wendy Nevarez | 5.1 | 4,525 | |
 | Kristie Sluder | 1.5 | 1,304 | |
| Total votes: 88,258 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Eric Batchelor (R)
Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: Yes
Political Office:
U.S. House North Carolina District 11 (Assumed office: 2021)
Biography: Cawthorn attended Patrick Henry College. His professional experience includes owning and operating SPQR LLC, an investment firm, and working as a staff assistant for then-U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows' (R) district office.
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Sources: Madison Cawthorn's 2022 campaign website, "America First," accessed April 12, 2022 ; NBC News, "Cawthorn responds to GOP backlash over ‘orgy’ comments by blaming Democrats for his remarks," April 1, 2022 ; WUNC, "Madison Cawthorn says he'll run for reelection in new district that includes part of Mecklenburg," November 12, 2021; Asheville Citizen Times, "Madison Cawthorn's claim about Naval Academy creates false impression," August 14, 2020
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
North Carolina State Senate District 48 (Assumed office: 2016)
Biography: Edwards studied business at Blue Ridge Community College. His professional experience includes working in management for the McDonald's Corporation and owning multiple McDonald's franchises.
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Sources: Chuck Edwards' 2022 campaign website, "A Secure Border," accessed April 12, 2022 ; Jewish Insider, "Chuck Edwards walks a fine line in challenge to Cawthorn," March 28, 2022 ; Chuck Edwards' 2022 campaign website, "Balance The Budget," accessed April 12, 2022; Senator Chuck Edwards, "Full Biography," accessed April 12, 2022
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Rod Honeycutt is a 37-year career military officer from Woodfin, NC. Honeycutt enlisted in the U.S. army and rose to the rank of Colonel leading at multiple command levels and several combat tours, earning two bronze stars. He will not walk by mistakes and believes elected officials should be held to a higher standard. Colonel Honeycutt was in command of setting-up new military communities to enable NATO rapid deterrence options in multiple European countries. His foreign policy, logistics, and combat experience in the Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Afghanistan, and Europe eventually led to advising Congress. Honeycutt has advanced degrees in logistics and strategic studies. He has extensive national and international transportation experience. Rod Honeycutt is a WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FIRST CANDIDATE focusing on the needs of families, farmers, first responders, essential services professionals, small businesses, teachers, and students. Honeycutt and his wife have deep family roots in Western North Carolina. The couple has three sons. "
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Wendy Nevarez is an 11-year Navy Veteran, a coach, a mom of 4, a Girl Scout leader, and a fearless advocate for the truth. Her campaign is based on three pillars. Truth, Honor, and Service. Her goal is to represent all, regardless of their political party affiliation. She has a servant's heart and is dedicated to her local, state, and national communities. Wendy is homegrown, she was born in the foothills of NC with family ties to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Wendy is a proud graduate of the UNC-Asheville (Go Bulldogs!) where she earned a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science cum-laude. She later earned her Masters in Public Affairs from Western Carolina University (Go Catamounts!) where she concentrated on effective government and public policy. Wendy served in the Navy onboard 5 naval vessels and 3 shore commands. She was awarded 7 Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medals. Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy "E" Ribbon, 3 Navy Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and 2 Flag Letter of Commendation. After the Navy, she went on to work as a Controller and Human Resource Supervisor at a WNC manufacturing company. After obtaining her BA she went on to work for 3 years as a paralegal in multiple disciplines. She worked for Social Security Administration prior to deciding to run for elected office. She encourages you to visit www.WendyNevarez.com"
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a conservative thinking American. I believe in traditional, core American values. I believe in limited government and freedom. I have no desire for a political career, political fame or power. I find myself at a time in my life when I can no longer stand by and watch the demise of the Amercian dream. I am compelled to act. Therefore, I am running for Congress. I will be loyal to only the people of District 11 in the great state of North Carolina, the people of the United States of America, and to our Constitution. I cannot be bought. I will donate my entire Congressional salary to a worthy cause in my district. I am a fighter and have no fear. I cannot and will not be corrupted by the Washington swamp."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2022.
Party: Republican Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a Christian, mother and wife. After a very successful corporate career, I launched my own medical consulting firm, Purple Door Aesthetics. I specialize in work with medical spas and Plastic Surgeons. I have been a grassroots Conservative volunteer within the GOP for over 20 years, most recently serving as the NC11 GOP District Chair. I have volunteered within the pro-life movement for over a decade. I am staunchly conservative and my guiding principles in life and governance are based in the Bible and the U.S. Constitution."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 in 2022.
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Rod Honeycutt (R)
Rod has the skills and experience to fix the supply chain issues and help reduce inflation, reduce gas prices, and reduce the high cost of consumer goods.
Rod Honeycutt will be your "Western North Carolina - First" Representative, with a great staff and network throughout the District.
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Ending Partisan Washington Gridlock- Backroom deals, tit for tats, and people owing favors; are not how responsible government should work. Once elected I will build relationships with all members of congress in order to create legislation that works for the people. Divisive rhetoric will not allow for these relationships to be built. Reaching across the aisle should not be looked at as a negative approach to government business. The goal for all lawmakers should be to keep the American people front and center of everything they say and do in Washington, DC.CAREER POLITICIAN MUST GO. Congress must be reformed, one person representing 745,000+ people is not sustainable. I support outlawing gerrymandering and instituting voter verification.
Rebuilding our Middle Class- Over the last 40 years, selfish big business practices have slowly eroded much of America's middle class. We are going into debt as a country and as individual citizens. The cost of living has increased exponentially while wages have remained stagnant. Housing is unaffordable and our youth have no choice but to move away from their hometowns in many parts of the country to start building their family. This is a generational problem and we are burdening our children with the debt from our poor spending habits. We must reform tax law, HUD, and labor laws to better serve our middle class now and our children's future.
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Big government BAD. Limited government GOOD.
Nothing will improve if we keep sending the same types of people to Washington.
Return to the Trump America First energy policies
End the mandates - remove CRT from our classrooms
Rod Honeycutt (R)
•I will AGGRESSIVELY advocate for a Strong National Defense Including closing our Southern border, securing our East, West and North borders while achieving our national interests around the globe.
•I will RESPONSIBLY steward our Economic and Environmental Resources – Spending within our means while safeguarding our National Resources. This includes achieving energy dominance.
•Our citizens must go to work. Individual stimulus checks and unemployment benefits are enabling a brittle work environment and incentivizing staying at home.
•I will advance our conservative values, protect Medicare, protect Social Security, cut taxes, improve healthcare, improve veteran benefits, and will advocate for school choice.
Wendy Nevarez (R)
The United States' economy thrives in competition. Free markets lead to lower prices and innovation. This is until we stop producing in-country and import because it is cheaper. I challenge you to walk into any store in the U.S. and pick up a random item that is not manufactured in China. Those are jobs that could go to our neighbors, high school graduates, technical school graduates, and so on. We must start making what we need here!
Wages have not increased since 2009 when the minimum wage was raised to $7.25. I would propose that we tie mandate minimum wage rates to cost-of-living guidelines. This change would promote growth in rural areas and bring jobs to those who need them, reducing the issue of commuting long distances from home to work. Payroll is a company's biggest expense. Companies will go where that expense is lower so if tied to the cost-of-living index will point directly to rural areas, bring jobs to those who need them most.
We have two options when balancing our Federal Budget, either increase revenue or decrease spending. Part of the equation is to correct inefficiencies however there is a point where reducing operational expenses within federal agencies becomes a deficiency in services to you. This is a delicate balance that requires experience. Reducing unnecessary spending is another form of balancing our budget. Reducing unnecessary spending takes time to implement since programs and agencies would need to adjust.
Bruce O'Connell (R)
The environment. Border security. Education The sanctity of human life
2. America First Energy -- We must end our dependence on foreign oil and return to the Trump energy policies. This will stimulate our economy and put Americans back to work. 3. End ALL mandates -- The federal government overreach during COVID led to illegal mandates that must be put to an end. 4. Election Integrity -- We must protect the integrity of our elections and states must follow the constitution.
5. Pro-Life -- Moving into a post-Roe world will change the national landscape and conversation around abortion. We must prepare for state legislative actions and heartbeat laws.
Rod Honeycutt (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Animal Farm George Orwell
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury
Rod Honeycutt (R)
•Respect for others
•Selfless service for the greater good
•Integrity
•Personal courage
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Integrity Servant Leadership Discernment Credibility Humility
Accountability
Rod Honeycutt (R)
• A Christian conservative foundation built upon the mountain values of Western North Carolina
• An unyielding commitment to never forget where I came from and to place the health, welfare, and security of the folks of Western North Carolina in every decision made.
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Hardworker in excellent health
Can commit 100% to the job
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
To do the work they are elected to do in D.C. To provide constituent services in their communities. To be accessible to their constituents.
To support and defend the Constitution of the U.S.
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Rod Honeycutt (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Rod Honeycutt (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Both of my parents retried from Krogers and worked 6 & 7 days/week to afford our family a wonderful middle-class life.
I am the 1st member of my family to graduate from college.
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Rod Honeycutt (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Rod Honeycutt (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Rod Honeycutt (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
National Parks and Lands
AppropriationsVeterans Affairs
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Rod Honeycutt (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Wendy Nevarez (R)
Bruce O'Connell (R)
Campaign advertisements
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Madison Cawthorn
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Matthew Burril
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Chuck Edwards
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Rod Honeycutt
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Wendy Nevarez
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Bruce O'Connell
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Kristie Sluder
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Michele Woodhouse
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Satellite ads
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Results for NC
Results for NC, a super PAC connected to U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), released ads opposing Cawthorn.[8] A selection of those ads are included below:
| May 3, 2022 |
| April 21, 2022 |
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News and conflicts in this primary
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- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 23 (May 19, 2022)
- Heart of the Primaries 2022, Republicans-Issue 17 (April 7, 2022)
Noteworthy endorsements
This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.
| Republican primary endorsements | ||
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| Endorser | Madison Cawthorn | Chuck Edwards
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| Government officials | ||
| U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R) source | ✔ | |
| State Sen. Phil Berger (R) source | ✔ | |
| State Rep. Timothy K. Moore (R) source | ✔ | |
| Individuals | ||
| Frmr. U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry source | ✔ | |
| Frmr. President Donald Trump source | ✔ | |
| Organizations | ||
| Americans for Legal Immigration PAC source | ✔ | |
| National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund source | ✔ | |
| Turning Point Usa Inc. source | ✔ | |
Election competitiveness
Polls
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General election race ratings
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- 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.[12]
- 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.[13][14][15]
| Race ratings: North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2022 | |||||||||
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| Race tracker | Race ratings | ||||||||
| November 8, 2022 | November 1, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | October 18, 2022 | ||||||
| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Election spending
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] Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.
| U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022 | ||
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| Report | Close of books | Filing deadline |
| Year-end 2021 | 12/31/2021 | 1/31/2022 |
| April quarterly | 3/31/2022 | 4/15/2022 |
| July quarterly | 6/30/2022 | 7/15/2022 |
| October quarterly | 9/30/2022 | 10/15/2022 |
| Pre-general | 10/19/2022 | 10/27/2022 |
| Post-general | 11/28/2022 | 12/08/2022 |
| Year-end 2022 | 12/31/2022 | 1/31/2023 |
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Cawthorn | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Matthew Burril | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Chuck Edwards | Republican Party | $1,584,206 | $1,486,313 | $97,893 | As of December 31, 2022 |
| Rod Honeycutt | Republican Party | $59,219 | $61,957 | $0 | As of September 30, 2022 |
| Wendy Nevarez | Republican Party | $30,050 | $30,050 | $0 | As of June 30, 2022 |
| Bruce O'Connell | Republican Party | $1,205,779 | $1,205,779 | $0 | As of December 31, 2022 |
| Kristie Sluder | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Michele Woodhouse | Republican Party | $121,860 | $121,837 | $23 | As of December 31, 2022 |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. 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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Satellite spending
- See also: Satellite spending
Satellite 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.[18][19][20]
If available, this section includes links to online resources tracking satellite spending in this election. To notify us of a resource to add, email us.
| Satellite spending in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District Republican primary, 2022 | ||||||||||||||
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| Organization | Amount | Date | Purpose | |||||||||||
| Results for NC | $526,000 | May 11, 2022 | Ads opposing Cawthorn[21] | |||||||||||
Election context
District history
2020
General election
General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Madison Cawthorn defeated Morris Davis, Tracey DeBruhl, and Tamara Zwinak in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Madison Cawthorn (R) | 54.5 | 245,351 |
 | Morris Davis (D) | 42.3 | 190,609 | |
 | Tracey DeBruhl (L) | 1.9 | 8,682 | |
 | Tamara Zwinak (G) | 1.2 | 5,503 | |
| Total votes: 450,145 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Madison Cawthorn defeated Lynda Bennett in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Madison Cawthorn | 65.8 | 30,636 |
 | Lynda Bennett | 34.2 | 15,905 | |
| Total votes: 46,541 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
Morris Davis defeated Gina Collias, Phillip Price, Michael O'Shea, and Steve Woodsmall in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Morris Davis | 47.3 | 52,983 |
 | Gina Collias | 22.7 | 25,387 | |
 | Phillip Price | 11.3 | 12,620 | |
 | Michael O'Shea | 11.2 | 12,523 | |
 | Steve Woodsmall | 7.5 | 8,439 | |
| Total votes: 111,952 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11 on March 3, 2020.
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)
Green primary election
The Green primary election was canceled. Tamara Zwinak advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11.
Libertarian primary election
The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Tracey DeBruhl advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 11.
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.[22]
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | ||||
2012
The 11th Congressional District of North Carolina held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012, in which Mark Meadows (R) won. He defeated Hayden Rogers (D) in the general election. This switched partisan control of the district.[23]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Hayden Rogers | 42.6% | 141,107 | |
| Republican | Mark Meadows |
57.4% | 190,319 | |
| Total Votes | 331,426 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
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Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in North Carolina in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in North Carolina, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| North Carolina | U.S. House | Ballot-qualified party | N/A | $1,740.00 | 3/4/2022 | Source |
| North Carolina | U.S. House | Unaffiliated | 1.5% of the total number of registered voters in the district | $1,740.00 | 5/17/2022 | Source |
District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting.
- Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
District map
Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.
North Carolina District 11
before 2020 redistricting cycle
Click a district to compare boundaries.
North Carolina District 11
after 2020 redistricting cycle
Click a district to compare boundaries.
Effect of redistricting
The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district.[30] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.[31]
| 2020 presidential results by Congressional district, North Carolina | ||||
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| District | 2022 district | Political predecessor district | ||
Joe Biden 
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Donald Trump
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Joe Biden
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Donald Trump
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| North Carolina's 1st | 53.2% | 45.9% | 53.9% | 45.3% |
| North Carolina's 2nd | 63.6% | 34.8% | 64.3% | 34.0% |
| North Carolina's 3rd | 36.7% | 62.0% | 37.7% | 60.9% |
| North Carolina's 4th | 66.9% | 31.9% | 66.6% | 32.2% |
| North Carolina's 5th | 38.8% | 60.1% | 31.6% | 67.4% |
| North Carolina's 6th | 55.6% | 43.2% | 61.6% | 37.2% |
| North Carolina's 7th | 43.1% | 55.8% | 40.7% | 58.1% |
| North Carolina's 8th | 32.4% | 66.5% | 45.5% | 53.4% |
| North Carolina's 9th | 45.3% | 53.3% | 46.1% | 52.5% |
| North Carolina's 10th | 29.7% | 69.2% | 31.2% | 67.7% |
| North Carolina's 11th | 44.3% | 54.4% | 43.3% | 55.4% |
| North Carolina's 12th | 64.4% | 34.2% | 70.1% | 28.5% |
| North Carolina's 13th | 50.1% | 48.4% | 31.8% | 67.1% |
| North Carolina's 14th | 57.5% | 41.1% | --- | --- |
Competitiveness
This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in North Carolina.
Post-filing deadline analysis
The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in North Carolina in 2022. Information below was calculated on March 31, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.
In 2022, 103 candidates filed to run for North Carolina’s 14 U.S. House districts, including 60 Republicans, 40 Democrats, two Libertarians, and one independent. That’s 7.4 candidates per district, up from 5.3 in 2020 and 5.0 in 2018.
Here are some other highlights from filings in 2022:
- This was the first filing deadline to take place under new district lines following the 2020 census. North Carolina was apportioned 14 seats after the 2020 census, up from 13 seats in the last round of apportionment following the 2010 census.
- Two incumbents filed to run for re-election in a different district than the one they represented before redistricting. 8th District Rep. Richard Hudson (R) filed for re-election in the 9th District. 9th District Rep. Dan Bishop (R) filed for re-election in the 8th District.
- Four seats were open, meaning no incumbent filed to run. In addition to the newly-created 14th District, this included the 1st, 4th, and 13th Districts: Rep. Ted Budd (R) filed to run for U.S. Senate rather than seeking re-election. Reps. G.K. Butterfield (D) and David Price (D) retired from politics.
- This marked the largest number of open seats since at least 2012. There were three open seats in 2020 and none in 2018.
- Fifteen candidates filed to run in the 11th District, more than any other. This figure includes eight Republicans, six Democrats, and one Libertarian.
Presidential elections
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+8. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 8 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made North Carolina's 11th the 166th most Republican district nationally.[32]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.
| 2020 presidential results in North Carolina's 11th based on 2022 district lines | ||||
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| Joe Biden
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Donald Trump
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| 44.3% | 54.4% | |||
Presidential voting history
North Carolina presidential election results (1900-2020)
- 18 Democratic wins
- 13 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 |
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| Winning Party | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | R | R | R |
Demographics
The table below details demographic data in North Carolina and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019. {{{Demo widget}}}
State party control
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of North Carolina's congressional delegation as of November 2022.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from North Carolina, November 2022 | |||
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| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Republican | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 13 | 15 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in North Carolina's top four state executive offices as of November 2022.
| State executive officials in North Carolina, November 2022 | |
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| Office | Officeholder |
| Governor | Roy Cooper
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| Lieutenant Governor | Mark Robinson
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| Secretary of State | Elaine Marshall
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| Attorney General | Josh Stein
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State legislature
The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the General Assembly of North Carolina as of November 2022.
North Carolina State Senate
| Party | As of November 2022 | |
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| Democratic Party | 22 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 50 | |
North Carolina House of Representatives
| Party | As of November 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 51 | |
| Republican Party | 69 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 120 | |
Trifecta control
As of November 2022, North Carolina was a divided government, with Democrats controlling the governorship and Republican majorities in both chambers of the state legislature. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.
North Carolina Party Control: 1992-2022
Fourteen years of Democratic trifectas • Four years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
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| Governor | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
See also
- North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
- North Carolina's 11th Congressional District election, 2022
- United States House elections in North Carolina, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primaries)
- United States House elections in North Carolina, 2022 (May 17 Republican primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2022
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2022
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2022
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2022
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Madison Cawthorn's 2022 campaign website, "America First," accessed April 12, 2022
- ↑ USA Today, "More trouble for GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn: North Carolina Republican senator endorses primary opponent," March 31, 2022
- ↑ Jewish Insider, "Chuck Edwards walks a fine line in challenge to Cawthorn," March 28, 2022
- ↑ Chuck Edwards' 2022 campaign website, "Home," accessed April 12, 2022
- ↑ Asheville Citizen Times, "Rep. Cawthorn gets maskless endorsement from Trump as Florida, Mar-a-Lago face outbreaks," March 21, 2021
- ↑ USA Today, "More trouble for GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn: North Carolina Republican senator endorses primary opponent," March 31, 2022
- ↑ My Fox 8, "Check out new election maps: NC Supreme Court rejects appeals, approves special masters’ districts," February 23, 2022
- ↑ Business Insider, "A super PAC tied to NC Sen. Thom Tillis spent $300,000 in an ad campaign against Rep. Madison Cawthorn, saying he 'lies for the limelight,'" April 24, 2022
- ↑ Ad reported by Lucille Sherman on May 4, 2022.
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "Committee: RESULTS FOR NC, INC." accessed May 12, 2022
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "June Primary Candidates," accessed March 27, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, North Carolina," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑ Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.
- ↑ Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
