North Carolina State House District 15
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Phil Shepard Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Christopher SchulteDemocraticPhil ShepardRepublican · Incumbent16 years since first win
Christopher Schulte 31.2Phil Shepard 63.9
Last result · 2024 general
- Earlier results
- Phil Shepard (Republican) won by 36.1 points, 2022, older linesPhil Shepard (Republican) won by 39.0 points, 2020, older linesAll 28 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,877
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWonName as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 24,18463.9% DemocraticChristopher Schulte Democratic 11,79931.1% LibertarianMatthew Feehan Libertarian 1,8945.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,322
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 14,51268.1% DemocraticChristopher Schulte Democratic 6,81031.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,642
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 17,81869.5% DemocraticCarolyn F. Gomaa Democratic 7,82430.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,672
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 9,07666.4% DemocraticDan Whitten Democratic 4,59633.6%
- 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.
All elections (28 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,877
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWonName as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 24,18463.9% DemocraticChristopher Schulte Democratic 11,79931.1% LibertarianMatthew Feehan Libertarian 1,8945.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,322
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 14,51268.1% DemocraticChristopher Schulte Democratic 6,81031.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,642
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 17,81869.5% DemocraticCarolyn F. Gomaa Democratic 7,82430.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,672
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 9,07666.4% DemocraticDan Whitten Democratic 4,59633.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,070
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil ShepardWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Phillip Shepard Republican 13,27369.6% DemocraticDan Whitten Democratic 5,79730.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,221
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhillip ShepardWon(incumbent) Republican 8,221100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,111
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhillip ShepardWon(incumbent) Republican 12,111100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,663
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhillip ShepardWon Republican 5,87376.6% OtherGeorge Shaeffer Other 1,79023.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,015
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert GradyWon(incumbent) Republican 11,015100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,335
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert GradyWon(incumbent) Republican 3,92061.9% DemocraticJean Hawley Democratic 2,41538.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,196
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert GradyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,196100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,693
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert GradyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,98870.8% DemocraticJerome Willingham Democratic 3,70529.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,327
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Sam EllisWon(incumbent) Republican 21,28658.6% DemocraticThomas B. Hunt Democratic 15,04141.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,894
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Sam EllisWon(incumbent) Republican 16,894100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,324
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Sam EllisWon(incumbent) Republican 17,25260.9% DemocraticJ. C. Oneal Democratic 11,07239.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,674
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Sam EllisWon(incumbent) Republican 9,54669.8% DemocraticLarry Townsend Democratic 4,12830.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,352
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Sam EllisWon Republican 12,16852.1% DemocraticAlex Lee Democratic 11,18447.9% - Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeo MercerWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeo MercerWon Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,052
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,052100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,091
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,088100.0% OtherGene Inman Other 10.0% OtherBobby Sessions Other 10.0% OtherDavid Small Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 540,914
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth E. CookWon(incumbent) Democratic 58,89610.9% DemocraticWilma WoodardWon(incumbent) Democratic 55,73010.3% DemocraticMarvin D. Musselwhite Jr.Won Democratic 55,08610.2% DemocraticAllen AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,75910.1% DemocraticAaron E. FussellWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,57410.1% DemocraticDaniel Blue Jr.Won Democratic 54,22710.0% RepublicanThomas N. McNamara Republican 36,1736.7% RepublicanS. Allan Luihn Republican 35,4616.6% RepublicanLenora Evans Republican 35,1776.5% RepublicanDeborah S. Jones Republican 33,7066.2% RepublicanWilliam J. Stuckey Republican 33,4146.2% RepublicanFairmount R. White Republican 31,9535.9% LibertarianCharles R. Zeigra Libertarian 1,7560.3% OtherA. I. Root Other 10.0% OtherLarry J. Smith Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 261,508
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth E. CookWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,96213.8% DemocraticJoseph E. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,92613.4% DemocraticW. Casper Holroyd Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 34,60813.2% DemocraticAaron E. FussellWon Democratic 34,05113.0% DemocraticWilma WoodardWon Democratic 32,84312.6% DemocraticAllen AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,80112.2% RepublicanEdward E. Stallings Republican 18,5777.1% RepublicanBetty Little Republican 18,4667.1% RepublicanJohn A. Robertson Republican 16,9906.5% LibertarianJames Chappell Libertarian 1,7960.7% LibertarianTimothy A. Spong Libertarian 1,4880.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 395,254
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam A. CreechWon(incumbent) Democratic 58,22214.7% DemocraticRobert L. FarmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,64214.6% DemocraticJoseph E. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,13614.5% DemocraticW. Casper Holroyd Jr.Won Democratic 54,50913.8% DemocraticRuth E. CookWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,33013.8% DemocraticAllen AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,62213.1% RepublicanS. Allan Luihn Republican 33,1278.4% RepublicanJewel L. Dean Republican 28,6597.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 242,240
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWade SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,53412.6% DemocraticWilliam A. CreechWon Democratic 28,81511.9% DemocraticRuth E. CookWon Democratic 28,76111.9% DemocraticRobert L. FarmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,74511.9% DemocraticJoseph E. JohnsonWon Democratic 27,34611.3% DemocraticAllen AdamsWon Democratic 26,33010.9% RepublicanWilliam P. Garrabrant Republican 16,9207.0% RepublicanAndrew J. Turner Republican 11,7004.8% RepublicanWilliam J. Stuckey Republican 11,6514.8% RepublicanA. Thomas Anderson Republican 11,2124.6% RepublicanCarlton E. Fellers Republican 10,7664.4% RepublicanWoodrow West Republican 9,4593.9% OtherClaire Sullivan Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 401,879
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert W. WynneWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,92410.7% DemocraticWade SmithWon Democratic 38,9819.7% DemocraticHoward TwiggsWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,9638.9% RepublicanWard PurringtonWon Republican 35,6188.9% DemocraticRobert L. FarmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,1818.8% DemocraticSamuel H. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,1258.7% DemocraticJoseph E. Johnson Democratic 34,0008.5% RepublicanWilliam P. Garrabrant Republican 33,9618.4% RepublicanEarl Cox Republican 30,3077.5% RepublicanAndrew J. Turner Republican 27,8326.9% RepublicanBobby Yates Emory Republican 26,2556.5% RepublicanThomas L. Lucas Jr. Republican 25,7326.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,016
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 15, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack M. GardnerWon Democratic 10,96561.0% DemocraticJ. Marvin JohnsonWon Democratic 10,57959.9% DemocraticJ. Ernest PaschallWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,19258.6% RepublicanErick Little Republican 7,18641.4% RepublicanEdwin A. Dinnsen Jr. Republican 7,09440.1% RepublicanJoseph Elmon Batten Republican 7,00039.0%
- 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
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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.
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