North Carolina State House District 18
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Deb Butler Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Deb ButlerDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first winLatisha GradyRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Deb Butler (D) 82.7
- Last election
- Deb Butler (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: ButlerRight column: Grady
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeButlerNo published score for Grady
- Races
- Won 4 of 5
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 8
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Deb ButlerIncumbentDemocratic
- Latisha GradyRepublican
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Official results for North Carolina
History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,930
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ButlerWon Democratic 33,00882.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6,92217.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,996
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,19053.3% RepublicanJohn Hinnant Republican 16,80646.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,165
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,82959.8% RepublicanWarren Kennedy Republican 17,33640.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,532
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeb ButlerWon Democratic 17,81262.4% RepublicanLouis Harmati Republican 9,83534.5% LibertarianJoseph D. Sharp Libertarian 8853.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,016
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSusi HamiltonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,00661.1% RepublicanGerald Benton Republican 14,01038.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,786
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSusi HamiltonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,786100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,950
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSusi HamiltonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,58866.5% RepublicanLouis Harmati Republican 11,36233.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,697
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSusi HamiltonWon Democratic 10,09757.0% RepublicanBeth Dawson Republican 7,60043.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,131
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSandra Spaulding HughesWon Democratic 20,24367.2% RepublicanGeorge J. Swart Republican 9,88832.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,597
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,00763.6% RepublicanFrankie Roberts Republican 4,59036.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,059
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,71263.8% RepublicanFrankie Roberts Republican 8,34736.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,209
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas E. WrightWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,02874.2% RepublicanJack White Republican 3,69622.8% LibertarianStephen Shepherd Libertarian 4853.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,762
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. HurleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,31749.9% RepublicanMia MorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 20,47243.8% LibertarianChristian G. Davis Libertarian 2,9736.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,800
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. HurleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,42033.7% RepublicanAmelia A. MorrisWon(incumbent) Republican 13,63729.8% DemocraticJerry Meek Democratic 10,17722.2% RepublicanLynn B. Mariano Republican 6,56614.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,457
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. HurleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,59830.1% RepublicanAmelia A. MorrisWon Republican 15,51426.5% RepublicanAl Wheatley Republican 12,91822.1% DemocraticOwen Spears Democratic 12,42721.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,437
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. HurleyWon Democratic 10,87729.1% DemocraticBilly RichardsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,68125.9% RepublicanAmelia A. Morris Republican 9,56025.5% RepublicanRichard Allen Clemmons Republican 7,31919.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,865
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBilly RichardsonWon Democratic 17,90832.1% DemocraticK. Owen SpearsWon Democratic 15,57727.9% RepublicanCatherine A. Cheney Republican 12,27322.0% RepublicanRichard Miller Republican 10,10718.1% - Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. HurleyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticR. Donald BeardWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticEdward Alexander WarnerWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. HurleyWon Democratic —— DemocraticR. Donald BeardWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticEdward Alexander WarnerWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe RaynorWon Democratic —— DemocraticR. D. BeardWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticAlex WarnerWon Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,350
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. D. BeardWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,66328.3% DemocraticWilliam E. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,20126.7% DemocraticHenry M. TysonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,81826.3% RepublicanStanley Bullard Republican 17,66818.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,375
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. D. BeardWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,19629.5% DemocraticWilliam E. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,56328.4% DemocraticHenry M. TysonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,24226.1% RepublicanLouis Waple Republican 9,37416.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,823
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDennis A. WickerWon Democratic 17,44850.1% DemocraticBob EtheridgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,37549.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,941
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFletcher HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,03450.3% DemocraticBob EtheridgeWon Democratic 9,90749.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,112
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFletcher HarrisWon Democratic 17,17350.3% DemocraticCarson GregoryWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,93949.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,969
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy LoveWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,76338.5% DemocraticCarson GregoryWon Democratic 10,40637.2% RepublicanMarshall L. Tutor Republican 3,52812.6% RepublicanMahlon R. Parker Jr. Republican 3,27211.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,437
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy LoveWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,16140.6% DemocraticGerald ArnoldWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,68439.1% RepublicanR. B. Guthrie Republican 6,59220.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,185
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 18, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,278100.0% DemocraticWillis P. WhichardWon Democratic 11,49360.9% DemocraticGeorge W. Miller Jr.Won Democratic 10,39257.6% RepublicanDallas D. Branch Republican 7,64942.4% RepublicanTed Royall Republican 7,37339.1%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). North Carolina State House District 18, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/house/18. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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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:18
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