North Carolina State House District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bill Ward Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Sam Davis IIIDemocraticBill WardRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Bill Ward (R) 54.2, Howard Hunter III (D) 45.8
- Earlier results
- Bill Ward (Republican) won by 7.7 points, 2022, older linesHoward J. Hunter III (Democratic) won by 13.4 points, 2020, older linesAll 28 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 41,259
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WardWon Republican 22,35154.2% DemocraticHoward Hunter III Democratic 18,90845.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,323
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WardWon Republican 15,78453.8% DemocraticHoward Hunter III(incumbent) Democratic 13,53946.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,375
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,06156.7% RepublicanDonald Kirkland Republican 15,31443.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,378
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,20659.9% RepublicanPhillip Smith Republican 10,17240.1%
- 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.
All elections (28 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 41,259
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WardWon Republican 22,35154.2% DemocraticHoward Hunter III Democratic 18,90845.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,323
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WardWon Republican 15,78453.8% DemocraticHoward Hunter III(incumbent) Democratic 13,53946.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,375
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,06156.7% RepublicanDonald Kirkland Republican 15,31443.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,378
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,20659.9% RepublicanPhillip Smith Republican 10,17240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,961
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward Jacque Hunter IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,961100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,050
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward Jacque Hunter IIIWon Democratic 14,43068.5% RepublicanSidney Pierce III Republican 6,62031.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,458
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnie Ward MobleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,458100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,087
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnie Ward MobleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,85059.0% RepublicanMatthew Peeler Republican 8,23741.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,381
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnnie Ward MobleyWon Democratic 23,381100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,641
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,12564.3% RepublicanKyle Jones Republican 4,51635.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,582
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,00683.4% LibertarianLarry Cooke Libertarian 3,57616.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,080
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,71484.3% LibertarianLarry Cooke Libertarian 2,36615.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,341
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,341100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,405
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 10,405100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,272
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 14,272100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,455
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 8,455100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,386
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,386100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,508
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 9,508100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,003
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward J. Hunter Jr.Won Democratic 9,41862.8% RepublicanTimothy Lee Minton Republican 5,58537.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,812
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrewster W. BrownWon Democratic 10,812100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,080
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. Melvin CreecyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,080100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,144
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. Melvin CreecyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,35466.0% RepublicanRussell H. Johnson Jr. Republican 3,79034.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,570
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn B. Gilliam IIIWon Democratic 15,71751.4% DemocraticC. Melvin CreecyWon Democratic 14,85348.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,079
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoberts H. Jernigan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,03950.0% DemocraticJ. Guy Revelle Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,03850.0% OtherRay Barmer Other 10.0% OtherRaymond Potter Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,753
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoberts H. Jernigan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,39050.0% DemocraticJ. Guy Revelle Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,36150.0% OtherMcCoy Barmer Other 10.0% OtherLonnie Smith Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,363
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoberts H. Jernigan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,14349.7% DemocraticJ. Guy Revelle Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 5,97848.4% OtherJames Felton Other 2411.9% OtherJohn Moore Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,286
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoberts H. Jernigan Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,79550.6% DemocraticJ. Guy Revelle Sr.Won Democratic 12,49149.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,184
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 5, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge Rountree IIIWon Republican 6,13961.0% DemocraticHoward A. Penton Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 5,27152.0% RepublicanHomer N. Davis Republican 4,85648.0% DemocraticEdward C. Snead(incumbent) Democratic 3,91839.0%
- 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