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North Carolina House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by John Sauls Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
April MontgomeryIndependentCharles M. TaylorRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): John Sauls (R) 64.3, Ginger Bauerband (D) 35.7
- Last election
- John Sauls (Republican) won by 28.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, John Sauls, is not on the candidate list.
- Charles M. TaylorRepublican
- April MontgomeryIndependent
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Official results for North Carolina
History (22 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 40,174
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SaulsWon Republican 25,83264.3% DemocraticGinger Bauerband Democratic 14,34235.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,120
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SaulsWon(incumbent) Republican 16,97365.0% DemocraticMalcolm Hall Democratic 9,14735.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,469
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SaulsWon(incumbent) Republican 22,62857.3% DemocraticJason Cain Democratic 16,84142.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,966
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SaulsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,70752.8% DemocraticLisa D. Mathis Democratic 12,25947.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,166
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SaulsWon Republican 17,90455.7% DemocraticBrad Salmon(incumbent) Democratic 14,26244.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,937
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrad SalmonWon Democratic 10,75553.9% RepublicanMichael Stone(incumbent) Republican 9,18246.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,297
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael StoneWon(incumbent) Republican 15,76452.0% DemocraticW. P. Tatum Democratic 14,53348.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,163
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael StoneWon Republican 10,79353.5% DemocraticJimmy L. Love Sr.(incumbent) Democratic 9,37046.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,495
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy L. Love Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 19,23159.2% RepublicanLinda Shook Republican 13,26440.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,107
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy Love Sr.Won Democratic 8,72454.2% RepublicanTim McNeill Republican 7,38345.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,124
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SaulsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,25550.7% DemocraticLeslie Cox Democratic 12,86949.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,621
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn SaulsWon Republican 8,50051.1% DemocraticLeslie Cox(incumbent) Democratic 7,81947.0% LibertarianMark Jackson Libertarian 3021.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 208,596
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilma SherrillWon(incumbent) Republican 41,40219.9% DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,59418.5% RepublicanLanier M. CanslerWon(incumbent) Republican 38,04118.2% DemocraticBarbara Field Democratic 32,22415.4% DemocraticJ. Ray Elingburg Democratic 29,95114.4% RepublicanBetty B. Williams Republican 28,38413.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 147,590
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilma SherrillWon(incumbent) Republican 30,65520.8% RepublicanLanier M. CanslerWon(incumbent) Republican 26,15217.7% DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,00917.6% DemocraticBarbara Field Democratic 22,38115.2% RepublicanMark F. Crawford Republican 21,64014.7% DemocraticRonald L. Dalton Democratic 20,75314.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 179,406
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilma SherrillWon(incumbent) Republican 34,15819.0% DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon Democratic 31,63517.6% RepublicanLanier M. CanslerWon(incumbent) Republican 31,48517.6% DemocraticBen Pace Democratic 27,61615.4% RepublicanMark F. Crawford Republican 26,75614.9% DemocraticBrian Peterson Democratic 26,61814.8% LibertarianGary Ridge Libertarian 1,1380.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,191
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilma SherrillWon Republican 24,70519.1% RepublicanLanier M. CanslerWon Republican 24,64419.1% RepublicanLarry R. LinneyWon Republican 21,66616.8% DemocraticMartin L. Nesbitt(incumbent) Democratic 20,17815.6% DemocraticNarvel J. Crawford(incumbent) Democratic 19,03114.7% DemocraticDoris Giezentanner Democratic 18,96714.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 183,791
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,14518.0% DemocraticNarvel J. CrawfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,74917.8% DemocraticMarie W. ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,59317.2% RepublicanWilma Sherrill Republican 30,06516.4% RepublicanLanier M. Cansler Republican 28,23815.4% RepublicanLarry R. Linney Republican 26,19714.3% LibertarianSteven S. Fulford Libertarian 1,8041.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 264,022
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie W. ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,15214.1% DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,34513.8% DemocraticGordon H. GreenwoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,77513.2% DemocraticNarvel J. CrawfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,66713.1% RepublicanW. Scott Harvey Republican 31,68212.0% RepublicanLarry R. Linney Republican 30,56311.6% RepublicanKaren L. Wynott Republican 30,46911.5% RepublicanKenneth E. Hair Republican 28,36910.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 260,069
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,39115.5% DemocraticMarie W. ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,87515.3% DemocraticNarvel J. CrawfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,29615.1% DemocraticGordon H. GreenwoodWon Democratic 39,09715.0% RepublicanKenneth Hair Republican 34,49213.3% RepublicanRussell Duffner Republican 34,47413.3% RepublicanCyril E. Hutchins Republican 32,44412.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 224,018
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey P. HuntWon Republican 30,57513.7% DemocraticMarie W. ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,71313.3% DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,70813.3% DemocraticNarvel J. CrawfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,48913.2% DemocraticGordon H. Greenwood(incumbent) Democratic 29,26813.1% RepublicanW. S. Thurman Republican 25,72711.5% RepublicanHelen S. Morrison Republican 25,36511.3% RepublicanJohn D. Schafer Republican 24,17310.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 282,854
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,13513.1% DemocraticMarie W. ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,88413.0% DemocraticNarvel J. CrawfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,68913.0% DemocraticGordon H. GreenwoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,25912.8% RepublicanL. C. Atkinson Republican 35,00612.4% RepublicanW. M. Ives Republican 34,77912.3% RepublicanEdward Garner Jr. Republican 33,26911.8% RepublicanReginald R. Morris Republican 32,83311.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,556
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina House of Representatives District 51, 1982 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarie W. ColtonWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,96820.0% DemocraticMartin L. NesbittWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,42919.7% DemocraticGordon H. GreenwoodWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,23119.6% DemocraticNarvel J. CrawfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,56619.1% RepublicanJerry Bowles Republican 16,99611.0% RepublicanDudley Camper Republican 16,36610.6%
- 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
- 1982 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:51
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026