North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022

Elections in North Carolina, 2022

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North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: March 4, 2022
Primary: May 17, 2022 Primary runoff: July 5, 2022 General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voting in North Carolina
Race ratings
Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): D+12 Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
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See also
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All U.S. House districts, including the 2nd Congressional District of North Carolina, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. A primary runoff was scheduled to be held on July 5, 2022. The filing deadline was March 4, 2022.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Democratic primary)
• North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022 (May 17 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Incumbent Deborah Ross defeated Christine Villaverde in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Deborah Ross (D)	64.7	190,714
		Christine Villaverde (R)	35.3	104,155

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 294,869
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Deborah Ross advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• James Gailliard (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Christine Villaverde defeated Mahesh Ganorkar and Adina Safta in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Christine Villaverde	55.1	19,650
		Mahesh Ganorkar	25.6	9,133
		Adina Safta	19.3	6,872

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,655
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sid Sharma (R)
• Richard Ahrens (R)

Voting information

See also: Voting in North Carolina

Election information in North Carolina: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 14, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 14, 2022
• Online: Oct. 14, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 1, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
• Online: Nov. 1, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 20, 2022 to Nov. 5, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Christine Villaverde (R)

I will focus on pro-growth policies that empower small businesses to create jobs and bolster our economy. I will stand up to Democrats who want to continue to disincentivize Americans from returning to work. I will fight to keep the regulatory burden low and fight for lower corporate taxes. I will also encourage policies that bring key industries back to America and push for made in America first.

I know the importance of a well-funded military and strong national defense and will work tirelessly in Congress to ensure our military has the full support of the federal government. The security of the United States is inextricably linked to other countries around the world. We must reinforce our commitment and credibility by bolstering our military. Our defensive posture is not divisible. The United States must be decisive in our security abroad so that we can provide security at home. Our national security also means securing our southern border and supporting our men and women in law enforcement. Leading with strength and power at home and abroad makes the world safer.

I believe in fiscal responsibility. I know that our children and grandchildren will be responsible for the reckless spending of the current administration. I am opposed to the seemingly endless spending of trillions of dollars by the Democrats without consideration of the national debt or the taxpayers who foot the bill.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Christine Villaverde (R)

Every child, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, deserves a high-quality education. In Congress, I would prioritize having students as the focus of our education system. I oppose policies that divide our children and will stand up to Democrats who want to keep our students out of the classroom or force our children to learn Critical Race Theory. I would also promote curriculums in school that develop civic pride in children. Children should be taught openly about the value that America brings to the world. Children should be taught how democracy and capitalism has lifted millions of people out of poverty. Children should be taught critical thinking skills in addition to focusing on basic education components of reading, writing, math, and life skills.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Christine Villaverde (R)

Integrity and Statesmanship

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Christine Villaverde (R)

I have led my life in public service with honor and integrity. I am strong yet humble. I am a voracious reader, knowing that knowledge is power. I am open to listening to other's opinions and I appreciate civil discourse and debate.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Christine Villaverde (R)

To always support and defend the US Constitution.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Christine Villaverde (R)

That I was an honorable and fair leader.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Christine Villaverde (R)

I was a country radio station Disc Jockey when I was 16-years old. I had the job for a year.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Christine Villaverde (R)

To Kill a Mockingbird. It shows how those in the judiciary can rise above their own prejudices and do what is morally right.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Christine Villaverde (R)

Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Christine Villaverde (R)

Standing strong against a rising threat in China.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Christine Villaverde (R)

Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Christine Villaverde (R)

Newt Gingrich

Campaign finance

This section contains campaign finance figures from the Federal Election Commission covering all candidate fundraising and spending in this election. 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. Click here to view the reporting schedule for candidates for U.S. Congress in 2022.

U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022
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
Deborah Ross	Democratic Party	$2,124,082	$2,106,216	$469,324	As of December 31, 2022
Mahesh Ganorkar	Republican Party	$19,770	$19,228	$542	As of April 27, 2022
Adina Safta	Republican Party	$55,614	$22,154	$33,460	As of April 27, 2022
Christine Villaverde	Republican Party	$149,375	$138,312	$11,063	As of December 31, 2022
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." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

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.
• 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.

Race ratings: North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
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.

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
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 2
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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North Carolina District 2
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in North Carolina after the 2020 census

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. This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, North Carolina
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
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

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

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

See also: The Cook Political Report's 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 D+12. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 12 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made North Carolina's 2nd the 115th most Democratic district nationally.

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 2nd based on 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
63.6%	34.8%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in North Carolina, 2020

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
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.

Demographic Data for North Carolina
	North Carolina	United States
Population	9,535,483	308,745,538
Land area (sq mi)	48,622	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	68.7%	72.5%
Black/African American	21.4%	12.7%
Asian	2.9%	5.5%
Native American	1.2%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.2%
Other (single race)	3.1%	4.9%
Multiple	2.7%	3.3%
Hispanic/Latino	9.4%	18%
Education
High school graduation rate	87.8%	88%
College graduation rate	31.3%	32.1%
Income
Median household income	$54,602	$62,843
Persons below poverty level	14.7%	13.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**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.

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
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
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Roy Cooper
Lieutenant Governor	Mark Robinson
Secretary of State	Elaine Marshall
Attorney General	Josh Stein

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
	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
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

District history

2020

See also: North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Deborah Ross defeated Alan Swain and Jeff Matemu in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Deborah Ross (D)	63.0	311,887
		Alan Swain (R)	34.8	172,544
		Jeff Matemu (L)	2.2	10,914

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 495,345
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Deborah Ross defeated Monika Johnson-Hostler, Andrew Terrell, and Ollie Nelson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Deborah Ross	69.8	103,574
		Monika Johnson-Hostler	22.5	33,369
		Andrew Terrell	5.8	8,666
		Ollie Nelson	1.8	2,677

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 148,286
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jason Butler (D)
• Scott Cooper (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Alan Swain advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Williams (R)

Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Jeff Matemu advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2.

2018

See also: North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Incumbent George E.B. Holding defeated Linda Coleman and Jeff Matemu in the general election for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George E.B. Holding (R)	51.3	170,072
		Linda Coleman (D)	45.8	151,977
		Jeff Matemu (L)	2.9	9,655

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 331,704 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Timmy Strickland (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Linda Coleman defeated Ken Romley and Wendy May in the Democratic primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Linda Coleman	56.0	18,650
		Ken Romley	32.3	10,742
		Wendy May	11.7	3,895

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 33,287
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Sam Searcy (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Incumbent George E.B. Holding defeated Allen Chesser II in the Republican primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		George E.B. Holding	76.2	17,979
		Allen Chesser II	23.8	5,612

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 23,591
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Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2

Jeff Matemu advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House North Carolina District 2 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Jeff Matemu

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2016

See also: North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent George Holding (R) from District 13 defeated incumbent Renee Ellmers and Greg Brannon in the District 2 Republican primary on June 7, 2016. This primary was rated by Ballotpedia as a 2016 U.S. House primary to watch. John McNeil defeated Elton Brewington, Jane Watson, Ron Sanyal, and Steven Hight in the Democratic primary and was defeated by Holding in the general election. The general election took place on November 8, 2016.

Holding's decision to run in District 2 came after redistricting in North Carolina in February 2016 substantially changed the constituency of both districts.

U.S. House, North Carolina District 2 General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	George Holding Incumbent	56.7%	221,485
	Democratic	John McNeil	43.3%	169,082
Total Votes				390,567
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

U.S. House, North Carolina District 2 Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
George Holding Incumbent	53.4%	17,084
Renee Ellmers Incumbent	23.6%	7,552
Greg Brannon	23%	7,359
Total Votes		31,995
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

U.S. House, North Carolina District 2 Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
John McNeil	46.1%	7,613
Jane Watson	23.5%	3,875
Steven Hight	11.3%	1,870
Ron Sanyal	10.7%	1,761
Elton Brewington	8.4%	1,387
Total Votes		16,506
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

2014

See also: North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2014

U.S. House, North Carolina District 2 General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Renee Ellmers Incumbent	58.8%	122,128
	Democratic	Clay Aiken	41.2%	85,479
Total Votes				207,607
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

U.S. House, North Carolina District 2 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Clay Aiken	40.9%	11,678
Keith Crisco, Sr.	39.5%	11,288
Toni Morris	19.6%	5,616
Total Votes		28,582
Source: Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections

• Six days after the primary, with the results still too close to call, Keith Crisco, Sr. passed away in his home. Crisco had been waiting for the final vote totals and had not conceded the race.

U.S. House, North Carolina District 2 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Renee Ellmers Incumbent	58.7%	21,412
Frank Roche	41.3%	15,045
Total Votes		36,457
Source: Results via the North Carolina State Board of Elections

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North Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ted Budd (R)

Thom Tillis (R)

Representatives

District 1

Donald Davis (D)

District 2

Deborah Ross (D)

District 3

Gregory Murphy (R)

District 4

Valerie Foushee (D)

District 5

Virginia Foxx (R)

District 6

Addison McDowell (R)

District 7

David Rouzer (R)

District 8

Mark Harris (R)

District 9

Richard Hudson (R)

District 10

Pat Harrigan (R)

District 11

Chuck Edwards (R)

District 12

Alma Adams (D)

District 13

Brad Knott (R)

District 14

Timothy Moore (R)

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