North Carolina State House District 48
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Garland Pierce Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Ralph CarterRepublicanGarland PierceDemocratic · Incumbent22 years since first win
Ralph Carter 48.1Garland Pierce 51.9
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Garland Pierce (Democratic) won by 3.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: CarterRight column: Pierce
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativePierceNo published score for Carter
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 11 of 11
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 22
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Candidates on the ballot
- Garland PierceIncumbentDemocratic
- Ralph CarterRepublican
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History (23 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 36,298
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland PierceWon Democratic 18,84551.9% RepublicanRalph Carter Republican 17,45348.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,559
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,07353.5% RepublicanMelissa Swarbrick Republican 10,48646.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,178
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,67455.9% RepublicanJohnny H. Boyles Republican 15,50444.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,167
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,55462.8% RepublicanRussell Walker Republican 8,61337.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,074
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,074100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,119
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland E. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,119100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,193
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland E. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,193100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,965
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland E. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,69874.8% RepublicanJohn F. Harry Republican 3,26725.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,362
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland E. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,362100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,714
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland E. PierceWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,714100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,924
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGarland E. PierceWon Democratic 15,924100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,968
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald A. BonnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,968100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 180,321
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDebbie A. ClaryWon(incumbent) Republican 35,54519.7% DemocraticAndrew Thomas DedmonWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,64118.1% RepublicanJohn WeatherlyWon Republican 31,20017.3% DemocraticJim Horn(incumbent) Democratic 28,95216.1% RepublicanDennis Davis Republican 27,56315.3% DemocraticConnie Goforthgreene Democratic 24,42013.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 132,701
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAndrew Thomas DedmonWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,10518.9% RepublicanDebbie A. ClaryWon(incumbent) Republican 24,40618.4% DemocraticJim HornWon Democratic 23,30017.6% RepublicanJohn Weatherly(incumbent) Republican 22,30816.8% DemocraticDean Westmoreland Democratic 21,16015.9% RepublicanDavid W. Rogers Republican 16,42212.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,856
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDebbie A. ClaryWon(incumbent) Republican 28,54518.9% RepublicanJohn WeatherlyWon(incumbent) Republican 28,00118.6% DemocraticAndrew Thomas DedmonWon Democratic 25,20516.7% DemocraticDoug Pearson Democratic 23,05415.3% DemocraticAileen W. Ford Democratic 22,61415.0% RepublicanDean Allen Republican 21,55914.3% LibertarianMark T. Seiler Libertarian 1,8781.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,813
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn WeatherlyWon(incumbent) Republican 23,43720.6% RepublicanDebbie A. ClaryWon Republican 22,55319.8% DemocraticJohn J. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,33316.1% DemocraticAndrew Thomas Dedmon Democratic 17,90315.7% RepublicanDean Allen Republican 16,43614.4% DemocraticEdith L. Lutz(incumbent) Democratic 15,15113.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,555
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,85721.3% RepublicanJohn WeatherlyWon Republican 31,62621.1% DemocraticEdith L. LutzWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,80520.6% DemocraticWilliam Withrow(incumbent) Democratic 29,64019.8% RepublicanDean Allen Republican 25,62717.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,399
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,70220.5% DemocraticEdith L. LutzWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,03220.0% DemocraticWilliam WithrowWon Democratic 21,74217.3% RepublicanJohn Weatherly(incumbent) Republican 21,53917.2% RepublicanTony Helton Republican 17,34813.8% RepublicanRichard Hoagland Republican 14,03611.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,102
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,68523.5% DemocraticEdith L. LutzWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,05023.0% RepublicanJohn WeatherlyWon Republican 23,59219.3% DemocraticCharles Owens(incumbent) Democratic 23,08418.9% RepublicanRichard Hoagland Republican 18,69115.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,990
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,86324.9% DemocraticEdith L. LutzWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,58324.6% DemocraticCharles OwensWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,04422.2% RepublicanJim Bishop Republican 17,34416.7% RepublicanMerritt Wheeler Republican 12,15611.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,112
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn J. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,28927.7% DemocraticEdith Ledford LutzWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,93727.4% DemocraticCharles D. OwensWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,71226.3% RepublicanM. Dennis Ligon Republican 21,17418.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,555
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles OwensWon Democratic 25,23133.4% DemocraticEdith Ledford LutzWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,19233.3% DemocraticJohn J. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,13233.3% - No results on file 1971 to 1981
- Votes for listed candidates
- 18,309
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 48, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles H. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 9,75253.3% DemocraticJohn K. Smart Jr. Democratic 8,55746.7%
- 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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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:48
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