North Carolina State House District 39
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by James Roberson Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jorge CordovaRepublicanJames RobersonDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: James Roberson (D) 100.0
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- James RobersonIncumbentDemocratic
- Jorge CordovaRepublican
- Wayne CockrellLibertarian
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- Last election
- James Roberson (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
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Candidates on the ballot
- James RobersonIncumbentDemocratic
- Jorge CordovaRepublican
- Wayne CockrellLibertarian
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 36,730
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames RobersonWon Democratic 36,730100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,818
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames RobersonWon Democratic 18,54560.2% RepublicanGreg Jones Republican 12,27339.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,783
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarren JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 41,783100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,402
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarren JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,17266.4% RepublicanRhonda Allen Republican 11,44131.4% LibertarianMartin Matuszewski Libertarian 7892.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,899
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarren JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,899100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,823
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarren JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,823100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,585
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarren JacksonWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,585100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,679
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarren JacksonWon Democratic 16,87056.8% RepublicanDuane Cutlip Republican 12,80943.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,596
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda ColemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,29064.2% RepublicanDuane Cutlip Republican 16,30635.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,983
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda ColemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,73758.7% RepublicanJohn W. Blackwell Republican 8,24641.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,968
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda ColemanWon Democratic 18,48054.4% RepublicanJ. Sam Ellis(incumbent) Republican 15,48845.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,504
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Sam EllisWon(incumbent) Republican 13,87556.6% DemocraticDarren Jackson Democratic 10,10541.2% LibertarianH. Wade Minter Libertarian 5242.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,263
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyons GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 21,263100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,465
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyons GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 14,57067.9% DemocraticDan Besse Democratic 6,89532.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,436
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyons GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 17,40165.8% DemocraticSuzan Teague Democratic 9,03534.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,485
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyons GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 14,485100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,708
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyons GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 18,19765.7% DemocraticKeith Y. Sharpe Democratic 9,51134.3% - Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank E. RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican —— RepublicanLyons GrayWon Republican —— RepublicanTheresa H. EspositoWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank E. RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican —— RepublicanAnn Q. DuncanWon(incumbent) Republican —— RepublicanTheresa H. EspositoWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank E. RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican —— RepublicanAnn Q. DuncanWon(incumbent) Republican —— RepublicanTheresa H. EspositoWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,798
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn Q. DuncanWon Republican 32,17718.0% RepublicanFrank E. RhodesWon Republican 31,75717.8% RepublicanTheresa EspositoWon Republican 31,01117.3% DemocraticMargaret Tennille(incumbent) Democratic 30,33317.0% DemocraticTom C. Womble(incumbent) Democratic 28,66916.0% DemocraticR. J. Childress(incumbent) Democratic 24,85113.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 136,814
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 5
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnie Brown KennedyWon Democratic 22,33416.3% DemocraticMargaret TennilleWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,05915.4% DemocraticC. B. HauserWon Democratic 20,32414.9% DemocraticTom C. WombleWon Democratic 19,87814.5% DemocraticR. J. ChildressWon Democratic 19,56414.3% RepublicanFrank E. Rhodes Republican 11,7178.6% RepublicanMichael J. Lewis Republican 11,2098.2% RepublicanFred S. Hutchins Jr. Republican 10,7297.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,833
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanS. B. Lacey Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 18,55027.8% RepublicanJames F. HughesWon Republican 17,82626.7% DemocraticVan F. Phillips(incumbent) Democratic 16,11024.1% DemocraticGeorge Lee Huffman Democratic 14,34721.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,306
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVan F. PhillipsWon Democratic 11,55427.3% RepublicanS. B. Lacey Jr.Won Republican 10,59525.0% DemocraticGeorge Lee Huffman Democratic 10,48924.8% RepublicanCharles J. Carstens Jr. Republican 9,66822.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,280
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMyrtle Lulabelle WisemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,79327.3% DemocraticW. H. Lachot Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,26524.9% RepublicanLloyd Hise Jr. Republican 15,72524.1% RepublicanJames F. Hughes Republican 15,49723.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,353
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMyrtle Lula WisemanWon Democratic 12,46926.9% DemocraticW. H. Lachot Jr.Won Democratic 11,80325.5% RepublicanElmer Buchanan Republican 11,13424.0% RepublicanJames L. Smith Republican 10,94623.6% OtherWayne Martin Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,401
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam M. FultonWon(incumbent) Republican 18,03631.4% RepublicanLloyd Hise Jr.Won Republican 17,97131.3% DemocraticEleanor Butler Democratic 11,10619.4% DemocraticCharlie E. Earwood Democratic 10,28817.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,648
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 39, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. P. HuskinsWon Democratic 10,94927.6% DemocraticArthur L. SmithWon Democratic 9,82624.8% RepublicanHomer B. Tolbert(incumbent) Republican 9,74724.6% RepublicanGilbert Lee Boger(incumbent) Republican 9,12623.0%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). North Carolina State House District 39, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/house/39. Retrieved October 31, 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:39
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