North Carolina State House District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ed Goodwin Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Ed GoodwinRepublican · Incumbent8 years since first winMiriam RollinDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ed Goodwin (R) 65.1, Susan A. Sawin (D) 34.9
- Last election
- Ed Goodwin (Republican) won by 30.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GoodwinRight column: Rollin
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGoodwinNo published score for Rollin
- Races
- Won 4 of 5
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 8
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Miriam RollinDemocratic
- Ed GoodwinIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for North Carolina
History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 49,110
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd GoodwinWonName as filed: Edward C. Goodwin Republican 31,95065.1% DemocraticSusan A. Sawin Democratic 17,16034.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,737
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd GoodwinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Goodwin Republican 25,737100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,987
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd GoodwinWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Edward C. Goodwin Republican 20,68854.5% DemocraticEmily Bunch Nicholson Democratic 17,29945.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,775
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd GoodwinWonName as filed: Edward C. Goodwin Republican 14,74953.1% DemocraticRonald Wesson Democratic 13,02646.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,603
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob SteinburgWon(incumbent) Republican 25,36364.0% DemocraticSam Davis Democratic 14,24036.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,795
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob SteinburgWon(incumbent) Republican 15,71360.9% DemocraticGarry W. Meiggs Democratic 10,08239.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,168
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob SteinburgWon Republican 21,50556.3% DemocraticBill Luton Democratic 16,66343.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,874
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 11,53852.8% RepublicanJohn J. Woodard Jr. Republican 10,33647.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,181
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,181100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,446
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,446100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,873
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,873100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,157
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,157100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,475
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,475100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,368
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,368100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,509
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,509100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,097
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. C. Owens Jr.Won Democratic 7,27560.1% RepublicanJohn E. Schrote Republican 4,82239.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,503
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,503100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,843
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond M. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,00238.6% DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,48337.6% RepublicanShirley E. Perry Republican 12,35823.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,439
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. M. ThompsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,52337.0% DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,49637.0% RepublicanShirley E. Perry Republican 14,42026.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,532
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. M. ThompsonWon Democratic 15,55839.4% DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,39538.9% RepublicanShirley E. Perry Republican 8,40621.3% OtherAudie Simon Other 1730.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,260
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles D. EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,58551.0% DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,67549.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,813
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles D. EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,42850.1% DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,38549.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,091
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,86144.5% DemocraticCharles Douglas EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,70644.2% RepublicanWalter W. Tucker Republican 5,52411.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,850
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles D. EvansWon Democratic 13,09150.6% DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,74349.3% OtherC. E. Winslow Other 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,721
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,94750.2% DemocraticW. Sanford WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,76949.8% OtherWilbur Briggs Other 20.0% OtherChester Davis Other 10.0% OtherRoy L. Hanell Other 10.0% OtherRobert Johnson Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,435
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,95351.1% DemocraticW. Sanford WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,48248.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,418
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon G. JamesWon Democratic 15,83044.7% DemocraticW. Sanford WhiteWon Democratic 15,39943.5% RepublicanIris Shelley Etheridge Republican 4,18911.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,292
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 1, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. T. Culpepper Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,356100.0% DemocraticPhillip P. GodwinWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,936100.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1970 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:nc/sldl:1
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026