North Carolina State House District 42
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Colvin Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Mike ColvinDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Mike Colvin (Democratic) won by 48.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Mike ColvinIncumbentDemocratic
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 24,633
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike ColvinWon Democratic 18,30174.3% RepublicanLeonard L. Bryant Republican 6,33225.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,821
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,56371.3% RepublicanGloria Carrasco Republican 4,25828.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,230
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,02467.4% RepublicanJon Blake Republican 9,20632.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,226
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,10076.0% RepublicanEd Williams Republican 3,68421.4% OtherMark A. Crowe Other 4422.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,213
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,213100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,708
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,708100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,006
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,24077.5% RepublicanFrank Racz Republican 6,76622.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,874
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,874100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,137
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,137100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,610
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,610100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,222
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,74666.2% RepublicanBob White Republican 5,47633.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,845
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarvin W. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,845100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,579
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank MitchellWon(incumbent) Republican 14,15862.7% DemocraticJ. Wayne Kahl Democratic 8,42137.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,186
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank MitchellWon(incumbent) Republican 9,28761.2% DemocraticJohn R. Loyd Democratic 5,89938.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,273
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank MitchellWon(incumbent) Republican 11,95459.0% DemocraticJohn A. Lloyd Democratic 8,31941.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,483
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank MitchellWon(incumbent) Republican 8,14656.3% DemocraticChester P. Middlesworth Democratic 6,33743.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,864
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank MitchellWon Republican 11,87754.3% DemocraticJ. Wayne Kahl(incumbent) Democratic 9,98745.7% - Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Wayne KahlWon Democratic —— - Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLois S. WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLois S. WalkerWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,252
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLois S. WalkerWon Republican 10,04852.2% DemocraticJ. P. Huskins(incumbent) Democratic 9,20447.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,616
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. P. HuskinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,61199.9% OtherBill McMillan Other 10.0% OtherSkyler Little Other 10.0% OtherFoots Dickerson Other 10.0% OtherTed C. Halt Other 10.0% OtherBrian Sutton Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,179
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles H. HughesWon Republican 11,72958.1% DemocraticJohn F. McLeod Jr. Democratic 8,45041.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,754
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRalph LedfordWon Republican 7,75552.6% DemocraticJack Lancaster Democratic 6,99947.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,783
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred R. DorseyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,47550.4% DemocraticJames H. Toms Democratic 9,30849.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,305
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred R. DorseyWon(incumbent) Republican 5,76951.0% DemocraticJack Lancaster Democratic 5,53649.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,333
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred R. DorseyWon Republican 8,11356.6% DemocraticRuth Turner Semaschko Democratic 6,22043.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,017
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 42, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 21,02218.1% RepublicanWilliam M. FultonWon(incumbent) Republican 20,00717.2% RepublicanTeral Thomas BostainWon(incumbent) Republican 19,73117.0% DemocraticEarl H. Tate Democratic 18,25215.7% DemocraticO. Howard Baker Democratic 17,77515.3% DemocraticHenry Barus Democratic 17,50515.1% OtherJerry M. Chatman Other 8990.8% OtherHugh Ervin Chapman Other 8260.7%
- 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 42, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/house/42. 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:42
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026