North Carolina Senate District 11

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lisa Barnes Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Lisa BarnesRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win on file

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Lisa Barnes (R) 51.3, James Mercer (D) 48.7

James D. GailliardDemocratic

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James D. GailliardDemocratic
Lisa BarnesIncumbentRepublican
Gavin BellLibertarian

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Last election: Lisa Barnes (Republican) won by 2.6 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 3 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeBarnesNo published score for Gailliard
Races won and lost: 3-0; None on file
Years since first win on file: 2; Not available

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James D. GailliardDemocratic
Lisa BarnesIncumbentRepublican
Gavin BellLibertarian

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History (28 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 112,519
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2024)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLisa BarnesWonName as filed: Lisa Stone Barnes	Republican	57,71351.3%	51.3%
DemocraticJames Mercer	Democratic	54,80648.7%	48.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 76,034
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLisa BarnesWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Lisa Stone Barnes	Republican	41,70154.9%	54.9%
DemocraticMark Speed	Democratic	34,33345.1%	45.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 111,480
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2020 to 2021)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLisa BarnesWonName as filed: Lisa Stone Barnes	Republican	61,28755.0%	55.0%
DemocraticAllen Wellons	Democratic	50,19345.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 80,993
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2018 to 2019)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRick HornerWon(incumbent)	Republican	45,74356.5%	56.5%
DemocraticAlbert R. Pacer	Democratic	35,25043.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 91,158
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2017)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRick HornerWon	Republican	55,76461.2%	61.2%
DemocraticAlbert Pacer	Democratic	35,39438.8%	38.8%

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBuck NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	42,364100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 87,418
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2017)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBuck NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	53,12760.8%	60.8%
DemocraticClarence A. Bender	Democratic	34,29139.2%	39.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 57,236
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2011)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanE. S. NewtonWon	Republican	30,26652.9%	52.9%
DemocraticA. B. Swindell(incumbent)	Democratic	26,97047.1%	47.1%

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticA. B. SwindellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	59,461100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 30,668
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2011)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticA. B. SwindellWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,90061.6%	61.6%
RepublicanAl Lytton	Republican	11,76838.4%	38.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 66,651
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2004 to 2011)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticA. B. Swindell IVWon(incumbent)	Democratic	40,23460.4%	60.4%
RepublicanDennis Nielsen	Republican	26,41739.6%	39.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 44,021
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2003)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticA. B. Swindell IVWon(incumbent)	Democratic	26,47160.1%	60.1%
RepublicanWillie Cooke	Republican	16,63637.8%	37.8%
LibertarianCharles Yow	Libertarian	9142.1%	2.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 60,258
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAllen H. WellonsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	32,37253.7%	53.7%
RepublicanJohn S. Shallcross Jr.	Republican	27,88646.3%	46.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 38,855
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAllen H. WellonsWon(incumbent)	Democratic	22,86158.8%	58.8%
RepublicanDan Mansell	Republican	15,99441.2%	41.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 49,584
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAllen H. WellonsWon	Democratic	26,49553.4%	53.4%
RepublicanAllen Mims	Republican	23,08946.6%	46.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 31,874
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames D. SpeedWon(incumbent)	Democratic	16,15350.7%	50.7%
RepublicanBill Sharpe	Republican	15,72149.3%	49.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 48,294
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames D. SpeedWon(incumbent)	Democratic	26,88455.7%	55.7%
RepublicanBill Sharpe	Republican	21,41044.3%	44.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 40,502
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames D. SpeedWon(incumbent)	Democratic	24,97561.7%	61.7%
RepublicanEdward F. Moherek	Republican	15,52738.3%	38.3%

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames D. SpeedWon(incumbent)	Democratic	18,051100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 28,852
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames D. SpeedWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,57471.3%	71.3%
RepublicanJesse M. Radford	Republican	8,27828.7%	28.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 37,162
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames D. SpeedWon(incumbent)	Democratic	24,03464.7%	64.7%
RepublicanLarry E. Norman	Republican	13,12835.3%	35.3%

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames D. SpeedWon(incumbent)	Democratic	17,101100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 35,894
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticR. C. Soles Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	23,02164.1%	64.1%
RepublicanCaletta Faulk	Republican	12,87335.9%	35.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,725
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticR. C. Soles Jr.Won(incumbent)	Democratic	15,717100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	80.1%	0.1%

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticR. C. Soles Jr.Won	Democratic	25,360100.0%	100.0%

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticEdd NyeWon	Democratic	14,30677.0%	77.0%
OtherMitchell Mercer	Other	4,26723.0%	23.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,489
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticArthur W. WilliamsonWon	Democratic	13,84956.5%	56.5%
RepublicanJ. W. Suggs	Republican	10,64043.5%	43.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 52,202
Election day: November 3, 1970
Seats: 2
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

North Carolina Senate District 11, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticClaude CurrieWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,59539.5%	39.5%
DemocraticGordon P. AllenWon(incumbent)	Democratic	20,01338.3%	38.3%
RepublicanJack L. Chandler	Republican	11,59422.2%	22.2%

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:11

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026