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North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election (July 9, 2019 Republican primary runoff)

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State Rep. Greg Murphy defeated Dr. Joan Perry in the Republican primary runoff for North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District on July 9, 2019. Murphy received 59.7 percent of the vote, while Perry received 40.3 percent of the vote. The two advanced from a field of 17 candidates in the April 30 Republican primary, with Murphy receiving 22.5 percent of the vote and Perry 15.4 percent.

Murphy (R) defeated Allen Thomas (D), Tim Harris (L), and Greg Holt (Constitution Party) in the general election on September 10. The election filled the vacancy left by Walter Jones (R), who died on February 10, 2019.[1]

Murphy was endorsed by Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11), chair of the House Freedom Caucus, by the National Rifle Association, and by former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.).[2][3][4] Perry was endorsed by the Winning for Women Action Fund, a group led by former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), as well as by all 13 Republican women serving in the U.S. House and former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska).[5][6][7]

Jones, who was first elected in 1994, did not face a general election challenger in 2018, and he won re-election in 2016, 2014, and 2012 by about 30 percentage points. In the 2016 presidential election, the district voted for Donald Trump (R) over Hillary Clinton (D) by more than 23 percentage points.[8]

There were 10 special elections called during the 116th Congress. Eight were called for seats in the U.S. House, and two for seats in the U.S. Senate. From the 113th Congress to the 115th Congress, 40 special elections were held. For more data on historical congressional special elections, click here.

North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District is located in the eastern portion of the state and includes all or parts of Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan, Tyrrell, Dare, Hyde, Beaufort, Pamlico, Carteret, Pitt, Craven, Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, and Greene counties.[9]

North Carolina voter? Dates you need to know.
Candidate Filing DeadlineMarch 8, 2019[10]
Registration DeadlineApril 5 (primary), June 14 (general)[11]
Absentee Application DeadlineJuly 2, 2019[11]
Primary ElectionsApril 30, 2019
Primary Runoff ElectionJuly 9, 2019
General ElectionSeptember 10
Voting information
Polling place hours6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.


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Candidates and election results

Republican primary runoff election

Special Republican primary runoff for U.S. House North Carolina District 3

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Gregory Murphy
Gregory Murphy
 
59.7
 
21,481
Image of Joan Perry
Joan Perry
 
40.3
 
14,530

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 36,011
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Candidate profiles

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Greg Murphy
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Party: Republican

Incumbent: No

Political office: North Carolina House of Representatives District 9 (Assumed office: October 2015)

Biography: Murphy earned his bachelor's from Davidson College and his M.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill. His professional experience includes working as president of his own medical practice and as a faculty member at the East Carolina University School of Medicine.[12]

Key messages
  • Murphy said he believed in a "traditional interpretation of the Constitution," and that his goal was to decrease the size of the federal government.[13]
  • Murphy supported a Balanced Budget Amendment and said he would support budget cuts.[13]
  • Murphy said his experience in the state House, including work on the opioid epidemic and healthcare law, made him the best choice for serving in the U.S. House.[12]




Joan Perry
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Party: Republican

Incumbent: No

Political office: None

Biography: Perry earned her B.A. in chemistry and her M.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has worked in private pediatric practice, as the physician for the Lenoir Health Department High Risk Pediatric Clinic, as a faculty member at UNC-Chapel Hill and East Carolina University, and served on the UNC Board of Governors.[14]

Key messages
  • Perry said that life begins at conception and that she opposes abortion. She said her experience as a pediatrician was key to her understanding of the issue.[15]
  • Perry called for reducing the size of government to what she said is its Constitutional foundation, and said that reducing government will allow for private sector job growth.[15]
  • Perry said that she oppposed Medicaid expansion. She supported a "free market approach that also includes tort reform."[15]


Noteworthy endorsements

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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.


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Republican primary runoff endorsements
Endorsement Murphy Perry
Individuals
Sen. Joni Ernst (Iowa)[7] ✔
Rep. Martha Roby (AL-2)[6] ✔
Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-8)[6] ✔
Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-2)[6] ✔
Rep. Susan Brooks (IN-5)[6] ✔
Rep. Ann Wagner (MO-2)[6] ✔
Rep. Vicky Hartzler (MO-4)[6] ✔
Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-5)[6] ✔
Rep. George Holding (NC-2)[7] ✔
Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10)[16] ✔
Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11)[2] ✔
Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21)[6] ✔
Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-4)[16] ✔
Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12)[6] ✔
Rep. Jaime Beutler (WA-3)[6] ✔
Rep. Cathy Rodgers (WA-5)[6] ✔
Rep. Carol Miller (WV-3)[6] ✔
Rep. Liz Cheney (WY-AL)[6] ✔
Former Sen. Rick Santorum (Pa.)[4] ✔
Former Rep. Sue Myrick (NC-9)[7] ✔
Former Rep. Newt Gingrich (GA-6)[16] ✔
Former Gov. Sarah Palin (Alaska)[7] ✔
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (New York City)[16] ✔
Organizations
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund[3] ✔
Susan B. Anthony List[17] ✔
Winning for Women Action Fund[5] ✔
Women for Trump PAC[18] ✔
FreedomWorks for America [18] ✔
Maggie's List[7] ✔

Timeline

  • July 8, 2019: The Raleigh News & Observer reported that Rudy Guiliani recorded robocalls on behalf of Murphy, and Newt Gingrich recorded robocalls on behalf of Perry.[16]
  • June 20, 2019: Joe Anne Jones, the widow of Walter Jones, held a press conference.
  • June 18, 2019: Former Sen. Rick Santorum (Pa.) endorsed Murphy.[4]
  • June 14, 2019: The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund endorsed Murphy.[3]
  • June 3, 2019: Politico reported that Winning for Women Action Fund made an ad buy in opposition to Murphy.[19]
  • May 29, 2019: Roll Call reported that all 13 Republican women in the U.S. House had endorsed Perry.[6]
  • May 1, 2019: Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11) endorsed Greg Murphy.[2]
  • April 30, 2019: Greg Murphy and Joan Perry advanced to the runoff election.

Campaign themes

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Greg Murphy

Murphy’s campaign website stated the following:

“

LIMITED GOVERNMENT

The Constitution begins with the words We the People, a strong message sent by the Founding Fathers that our government exists only because the people authorize it to exist. The Constitution is not a document that lays out what the government can do. In fact it is just the opposite, it lays out all the things the federal government cannot do. The 10th Amendment goes so far as to reassure us that all the powers not specifically given to the federal government resting the hands of the people and the states. I believe in a traditional interpretation of the Constitution and I will go to Washington with the goal of decreasing the size and scope of the federal government and to move as much power away from Washington and back to North Carolina and its people.

SPENDING & DEBT

Our national debt recently passed $22 trillion and despite this staggering number, our government continues to borrow over 40% of every dollar it spends. I support a Balance Budget Amendment and will always look for and support spending cuts, with an eye toward clearing defining wants from needs. We must curtail this out of control spending that is mortgaging our children’s futures.

SUPPORT PRESIDENT TRUMP

President Trump is one of the few Presidents in recent memory who is attempting to do exactly what he said he was going to do on the campaign trail. If Senate Republicans had supported him, Obamacare would have been repealed. I will support the Trump agenda because it is the people’s agenda, especially Eastern North Carolina that voted so overwhelming in his favor.

SUPPORTING OUR MILITARY

Promises made should be promises kept. That standard goes for our active duty military who stand in harms way to protect our freedoms, as well as our veterans who have honorably served our nation. Our area contributes as much as any in the nation to our armed forces and we must make sure our services, for both active duty, veterans and their families are second to none.

NATIONAL DEFENSE

The United States is the world’s great superpower and maintaining a strong national defense is a Constitutional mandate that must be upheld. We must follow the council of our military leaders and make sure they have the tools they need to protect our freedoms around the world.

2ND AMENDMENT

The Founding Father’s did not randomly select the order of the Amendments and the fact that the right to bear arms is so near the top is telling. Reactionary responses to crimes involving guns overlooks the basic facts that more restrictive gun laws will have little effect on crime because by nature, criminals do not follow the law. Combine these freedom supporting principles with personal protection rights and our sporting heritage and I see no reason to place further burdens on law abiding citizens to purchase and own firearms.

IMMIGRATION

Legal and orderly immigration has been an important part of the fabric of our Nation. Allowing individuals to cross our borders illegally endangers our national security, weakens our economy and is an affront to the millions who have played by the rules and entered our nation through the proper legal channels. We must enforce the laws already in place, oppose amnesty for those who broke those laws and provide funding to secure our borders as a matter of both national security and of principle.

HEALTHCARE

As a physician, I have firsthand knowledge of the healthcare crisis in our nation and the role the federal government played in getting us there. Obamacare was one of the worst pieces of legislation ever passed and we must do everything possible to dismantle any remnants of that failed policy. I support healthcare reforms that put the decision making process of doctor choice and treatment options in the hands of the citizens and will look for new and innovative ways to implement such changes.

PROTECTING THE INNOCENT UNBORN

I am solidly pro-life and will do all within my power to protect the innocent unborn. As a Christian, I also will work to show compassion for those having to make this decision and provide as many alternatives as possible, including reducing barriers to adoption.

[20]

”
—Greg Murphy’s campaign website (2019)[13]


Joan Perry

Perry’s campaign website stated the following:

“

Right to Life
America’s first document as a new nation, The Declaration of Independence, states that we are all “created equal” and endowed by our Creator “with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life…” Our Founding Fathers emphasized the preeminence of the right to “Life” by citing it first among the unalienable rights this nation was established to secure. Dr. Joan Perry believes life begins at the time of conception and opposes abortion. A pediatrician who has cared for thousands of babies and children in eastern NC, her voice is desperately needed in the US House.

Proper Role of Government
Government exists to protect and serve the people. The Federal Government has grown beyond recognition over the past 50 plus years. Dr. Perry wants to shrink it back to its Constitutional foundation of limited government. She believes reducing bureaucratic red tape will unleash individual ingenuity and free the private sector to grow jobs and strengthen the economy.

Spending and the National Debt
There is no fiscal discipline in Congress today. Budget rule changes in recent decades have removed all restraint on spending, with Congressional members in both parties happy to pass on debt to future generations. Dr. Perry supports a Balanced Budget Amendment and will be a voice of truth calling out the uncontrolled spending while working for effective compromise to restrain it. She signed the “No New Taxes” pledge and supports term limits.

Healthcare
Obamacare has resulted in escalating cost and expanding bureaucracy. Dr. Perry knows the healthcare system from the inside. She is not beholden to special interest groups and opposes Medicaid expansion. She knows it would only add able-bodied single people to the rolls, dampening incentive to work and ballooning future costs to taxpayers. Healthcare reform is paramount and should be accomplished through a free market approach that also includes tort reform.

Immigration
Immigration reform must begin with securing our border. For years, politicians have promised to build a wall and protect our national sovereignty. President Trump is committed to keeping this promise, and Dr. Perry supports him. We need border security, which starts with a border wall and also includes technology, additional manpower, and reforming our outdated immigration system. Legal immigration is vital to national success and always has been, but our country must stop the crisis of illegal immigration.

Military and Defense
The daughter of a WWII servicemember, Dr. Perry has the highest regard for our nation’s military, current servicemembers, and veterans. North Carolina is this nation’s most military friendly state and she wants it to remain so. Our Eastern North Carolina bases are both vital to national security and an important driver of our economy. She will oppose any base closings. Veterans deserve choice in their healthcare and much better treatment than they have received from the federal VA system. Supporting the spouses and families of active-duty military should be of utmost concern.

Second Amendment
A mother of five sons who are all hunters and a hunter herself, Dr. Perry is committed to protecting the Second Amendment. As a mother, grandmother, and pediatrician, her voice in the US House defending our Constitutional rights will be essential to preserving our rights for future generations.

[20]

”
—Joan Perry’s campaign website (2019)[15]


Campaign advertisements

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Greg Murphy

Support

"Eastern North Carolina Values" - Murphy campaign ad, released June 20, 2019
"Congressman Mark Meadows Endorses Dr. Greg Murphy for Congress" - Murphy campaign ad, released May 21, 2019

Oppose

"Greg Murphy: A Lot of Obamacare’s Programs Were "Good"" - Winning for Women Action Fund ad, released July 1, 2019
"Greg Murphy: Out of Touch" - Winning for Women Action Fund ad, released June 3, 2019

Joan Perry

Support

"Should Be" - Perry campaign ad, released June 26, 2019
"Same Day" - Perry campaign ad, released June 10, 2019
"Kids" - Winning for Women campaign ad, released April 22, 2019


Oppose

"Pelosi Liberal Joan Perry" - House Freedom Action ad, released June 13, 2019

Polls

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Campaign finance

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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.[21][22][23]

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.

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  • On May 1, 2019, Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11) announced his endorsement of Greg Murphy. He told the media that Murphy would also receive the support of the House Freedom Fund, which is a political action committee that donates to conservative candidates.[2]
  • On June 3, 2019, Politico reported that Winning for Women Action Fund made an ad buy in opposition to Murphy.[19]
  • On June 25, 2019, Roll Call reported that Awake Carolina, a super PAC funded by Club for Growth, sent mailers calling Perry a "Democrat in disguise."[24] Club for Growth endorsed Celeste Cairns, who received 3.5 percent of the vote, in the Republican primary. As of June 25, Club for Growth had donated $160,000 to Awake Carolina.[25]

According to data published by ProPublica, satellite spending in the race as of July 1, 2019, was as follows:[26]

  • Winning for Women Action Fund - $638,849
  • Women Speak Out PAC - $240,216
  • House Freedom Action - $236,000
  • Club for Growth Action - $199,051
  • Awake Carolina - $153,718

Noteworthy events

Joe Anne Jones press conference

Joe Anne Jones, the wife of the late Walter Jones, held a press conference with Joan Perry on June 20, 2019, after media outlets reported Murphy said Walter Jones had planned to endorse him before his death.[27]

At the press conference, Joe Anne Jones said, "In the 53 years that Walter and I were together, I didn't put words into his mouth and he didn't put words into mine and I'm not going to allow anyone to do that when he isn't here to speak for himself."[27]

Murphy's campaign manager and fundraising coordinators said that Murphy was telling the truth about Walter Jones' intentions.[28]

Joe Anne Jones did not offer an endorsement in the race, although she said that she considered Perry a friend and that Perry's values and faith align with those of Walter Jones.[29]

Social media

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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
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.[30]

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.[31][32]

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.


District history

2018

See also: North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 3

Incumbent Walter B. Jones won election in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Walter B. Jones
Walter B. Jones (R)
 
100.0
 
187,901

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 187,901
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3

Incumbent Walter B. Jones defeated Phil Law and Scott Dacey in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 3 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Walter B. Jones
Walter B. Jones
 
43.0
 
20,963
Image of Phil Law
Phil Law
 
29.4
 
14,343
Image of Scott Dacey
Scott Dacey
 
27.5
 
13,421

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 48,727
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2016

See also: North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Walter Jones (R) defeated Democratic candidate Ernest Reeves in the general election. Jones defeated Taylor Griffin and Phil Law in the Republican primary, while Reeves defeated David Hurst for the Democratic nomination. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016. The general election took place on November 8, 2016.[33]

U.S. House, North Carolina District 3 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngWalter Jones Incumbent 67.2% 217,531
     Democratic Ernest Reeves 32.8% 106,170
Total Votes 323,701
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections


U.S. House, North Carolina District 3 Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngWalter Jones Incumbent 64.9% 15,799
Phil Law 20.3% 4,946
Taylor Griffin 14.8% 3,610
Total Votes 24,355
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections


U.S. House, North Carolina District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngErnest Reeves 54.7% 6,456
David Hurst 45.3% 5,351
Total Votes 11,807
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

2014

See also: North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 3rd Congressional District of North Carolina held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Walter Jones (R) defeated Marshall Adame (D) in the general election.

U.S. House, North Carolina District 3 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngWalter Jones Incumbent 67.8% 139,415
     Democratic Marshall Adame 32.2% 66,182
Total Votes 205,597
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

2012

See also: North Carolina's 3rd Congressional District elections, 2012

The 3rd Congressional District of North Carolina held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012, in which incumbent Walter B. Jones (R) won re-election. He defeated Erik Anderson (D) in the general election.[34]

U.S. House, North Carolina District 3 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Erik Anderson 36.9% 114,314
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngWalter B. Jones Incumbent 63.1% 195,571
Total Votes 309,885
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

2010

On November 2, 2010, Walter B. Jones won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Johnny G. Rouse (D) and Darryl Holloman (Libertarian) in the general election.[35]

U.S. House, North Carolina District 3, General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngWalter B. Jones incumbent 71.9% 143,225
     Democratic Johnny G. Rouse 25.7% 51,317
     Libertarian Darryl Holloman 2.4% 4,762
Total Votes 199,304


State profile

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Partisan data

The information in this section was current as of May 7, 2019

Presidential voting pattern

  • North Carolina voted Republican in six out of the seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Congressional delegation

State executives

  • Democrats held four and Republicans held six of North Carolina's 20 state executive offices. Elections for the other offices are nonpartisan.
  • North Carolina's governor was Democrat Roy Cooper.

State legislature

North Carolina Party Control: 1992-2025
Fourteen years of Democratic trifectas  •  Four years of Republican trifectas
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Demographic data for North Carolina
 North CarolinaU.S.
Total population:10,035,186316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):48,6183,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:69.5%73.6%
Black/African American:21.5%12.6%
Asian:2.5%5.1%
Native American:1.2%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
Two or more:2.4%3%
Hispanic/Latino:8.8%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:85.8%86.7%
College graduation rate:28.4%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$46,868$53,889
Persons below poverty level:20.5%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in North Carolina.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Roll Call, "GOP Rep. Walter Jones dies at 76," February 10, 2019
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The News & Observer, "Greg Murphy picks up a key endorsement ahead of GOP runoff for Congress," May 1, 2019
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Twitter, "Alex Clearfield on June 13, 2019," accessed June 14, 2019
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Twitter, "Rick Santorum on June 18, 2019," accessed June 26, 2019
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 CBS News, "Joan Perry, Greg Murphy advance to runoff in North Carolina's special election for Walter Jones' seat," May 1, 2019
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 Roll Call, "Runoff for safe Republican seat in North Carolina divides the conference," May 29, 2019
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Joan Perry for Congress, "Endorsements," accessed July 2, 2019
  8. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
  9. ↑ General Assembly of North Carolina, "2016 Contingent Congressional Plan - Corrected*," accessed September 28, 2018
  10. ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Fact Sheet: Running for Congress - 2019," accessed March 9, 2019
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Rock the Vote, "North Carolina," accessed March 11, 2019
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Dr. Greg Murphy for Congress, "Home," accessed May 2, 2019
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Dr. Greg Murphy for Congress, "Issues," accessed May 2, 2019
  14. ↑ Dr. Joan Perry for Congress, "Home," accessed May 1, 2019
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 15.3 Dr. Joan Perry for Congress, "Issues," accessed May 1, 2019
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 Raleigh News & Observer, "Gingrich, Giuliani enlisted to make final pitches in feisty NC congressional runoff," July 8, 2019
  17. ↑ Susan B. Anthony List, "Women Speak Out PAC Announces $75K Independent Expenditure Campaign for Joan Perry in NC-03," April 4, 2019
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 WRAL, "Republicans in runoff for 3rd Congressional District seat get endorsements," May 8, 2019
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Politico, "Morning Score," June 3, 2019
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  21. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed September 22, 2015
  22. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed September 22, 2015
  23. ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," November 6, 2015
  24. ↑ Roll Call, "North Carolina runoff becomes proxy war for D.C. interests," June 25, 2019
  25. ↑ Pro Publica, "Itemized Receipts for Filing 1335751," accessed June 26, 2019
  26. ↑ ProPublica, "North Carolina’s 3rd District House Race - 2020 cycle," accessed July 1, 2019
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 WNCT, "Walter Jones' wife Joe Anne speaks about who her husband endorsed for District 3," June 20, 2019
  28. ↑ Daily Advance, "Murphy, GOP organizer dispute Jones' pick for seat," June 16, 2019
  29. ↑ AP News, "NC Rep. Jones’ widow provides support to GOP hopeful Perry," June 20, 2019
  30. ↑ 270towin.com, "North Carolina," accessed June 1, 2017
  31. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  32. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
  33. ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "June Primary Candidates," accessed March 27, 2016
  34. ↑ Politico, "2012 Election Map, North Carolina," accessed November 7, 2012
  35. ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013


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