North Carolina State Senate District 10
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Benton Sawrey Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Pat LeGrandDemocraticBenton SawreyRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Benton Sawrey (R) 58.8, Felicia C. Baxter (D) 37.6, Christopher Sessions (L) 3.6
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- Pat LeGrandDemocratic
- Benton SawreyIncumbentRepublican
- Kevin TerrettLibertarian
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- Last election
- Benton Sawrey (Republican) won by 21.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates
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- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
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- Pat LeGrandDemocratic
- Benton SawreyIncumbentRepublican
- Kevin TerrettLibertarian
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 120,470
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenton SawreyWon Republican 70,77358.8% DemocraticFelicia C. Baxter Democratic 45,34637.6% LibertarianChristopher Sessions Libertarian 4,3513.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,248
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBenton SawreyWon Republican 48,08363.9% DemocraticGettys Cohen Jr. Democratic 27,16536.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,165
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 56,74065.1% DemocraticVernon R. Moore Democratic 30,42534.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,410
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 33,36062.5% DemocraticVernon R. Moore Democratic 20,05037.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,610
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 56,610100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,018
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 31,23962.5% DemocraticDonald B. Rains Democratic 18,77937.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,772
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent JacksonWon(incumbent) Republican 48,772100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,509
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent JacksonWon Republican 25,34252.2% DemocraticDewey Hudson Democratic 23,16747.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,375
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles W. AlbertsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,375100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,068
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles W. AlbertsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,67364.5% RepublicanAdrain R. Arnett Republican 11,39535.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 60,624
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles W. AlbertsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,57062.0% RepublicanRich Jarman Republican 23,05438.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,217
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles W. AlbertsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,92754.5% RepublicanGeorge E. Wilson Republican 18,29045.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,234
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. B. SwindellWon Democratic 27,75755.3% RepublicanRichard P. Horner Republican 22,47744.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,690
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoy Cooper IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,690100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,882
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoy Cooper IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,77161.4% RepublicanWilliam W. Lewis Republican 18,11138.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,003
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoy Cooper IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,003100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,732
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoy Cooper IIIWon Democratic 28,23357.9% RepublicanWilliam W. Lewis Republican 20,49942.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,322
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Ezzell Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,93771.4% RepublicanVernon L. Drauchon Republican 10,38528.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,214
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Ezzell Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 28,214100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,343
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Ezzell Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 21,343100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,145
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. Ezzell Jr.Won Democratic 30,145100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,497
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDallas AlfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,60094.9% LibertarianSteve Lopp Libertarian 8975.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,671
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn JerniganWon Democratic 30,12736.0% DemocraticJoe RaynorWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,72333.1% RepublicanLouis Waple Republican 13,54516.2% RepublicanRichard Suehr Republican 12,27614.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,027
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. HenleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,90351.0% DemocraticJoe RaynorWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,12449.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 68,585
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. HenleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,28344.1% DemocraticJoe RaynorWon Democratic 29,25442.6% RepublicanRichard Suehr Republican 9,04813.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,302
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn JerniganWon Democratic 14,79450.5% DemocraticJohn T. HenleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,50849.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,174
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn T. HenleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,64240.3% DemocraticJoe B. Raynor Jr.Won Democratic 22,16739.5% RepublicanNancy Coolidge Republican 11,36520.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,003
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 10, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn Jay Burney Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,70559.8% DemocraticStewart B. WarrenWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,729100.0% RepublicanRichard Shew Republican 12,56740.2% OtherRap Brown Other 10.0% OtherRobert Jones Other 10.0%
- 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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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/sldu:10
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