North Carolina State Senate District 12
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jim Burgin Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Tanya White AndersonDemocraticJim BurginRepublican · Incumbent8 years since first win
Tanya White Anderson 38.4Jim Burgin 61.6
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Jim Burgin (Republican) won by 23.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: AndersonRight column: Burgin
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBurginNo published score for Anderson
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 4 of 4
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 8
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Candidates on the ballot
- Tanya White AndersonDemocratic
- Jim BurginIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for North Carolina
History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 92,762
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim BurginWon Republican 57,15161.6% DemocraticTanya White Anderson Democratic 35,61138.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,218
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim BurginWon(incumbent) Republican 36,30463.5% DemocraticRichard Chapman Democratic 20,91436.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,170
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim BurginWon(incumbent) Republican 57,29560.8% DemocraticJohn Kirkman Democratic 36,87539.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,221
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim BurginWon Republican 34,93160.0% DemocraticJean Sivoli Democratic 23,29040.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,654
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald RabinWon(incumbent) Republican 45,22857.5% DemocraticSusan Byerly Democratic 33,42642.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,072
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald RabinWon(incumbent) Republican 26,90356.0% DemocraticJoe Langley Democratic 21,16944.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,146
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald RabinWon Republican 37,80951.0% DemocraticBrad Salmon Democratic 36,33749.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,767
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RouzerWon(incumbent) Republican 40,24269.7% DemocraticJody McLeod Democratic 17,52530.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,232
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid RouzerWon Republican 44,26151.9% DemocraticKay Carroll Democratic 40,97148.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,803
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 23,87264.9% DemocraticSherry M. Altman Democratic 12,93135.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,674
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 48,674100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,478
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFred SmithWon Republican 26,22557.7% DemocraticAllen H. Wellons(incumbent) Democratic 19,25342.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,950
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia FoxxWon(incumbent) Republican 65,12832.3% RepublicanPhilip E. BergerWon Republican 58,02128.7% DemocraticAl Wheller Democratic 40,93420.3% DemocraticVel Pierce Democratic 37,86718.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,210
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia FoxxWon(incumbent) Republican 46,16930.9% RepublicanDon W. EastWon(incumbent) Republican 41,16927.6% DemocraticAl Wheeler Democratic 31,76121.3% DemocraticRon L. Jessup Democratic 30,11120.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 183,736
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia FoxxWon(incumbent) Republican 51,95928.3% RepublicanDon W. EastWon(incumbent) Republican 49,33026.9% DemocraticJudge A. Pierce Democratic 44,32624.1% DemocraticWilliam Leonard Pryor Democratic 38,12120.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,709
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVirginia FoxxWon Republican 37,67827.8% RepublicanDon W. EastWon Republican 36,57926.9% DemocraticJudge A. Pierce Democratic 31,54123.2% DemocraticFred Folger Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 29,91122.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,239
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. P. Sands IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,96628.1% DemocraticFred Folger Jr.Won Democratic 49,39225.3% RepublicanWoody Wilson Republican 48,00724.6% RepublicanJack M. Bailey Sr. Republican 42,87422.0% - Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph B. RaynorWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticLura TallyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe B. RaynorWon Democratic —— DemocraticLura TallyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony E. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic —— DemocraticLura TallyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,024
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony E. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,21650.3% DemocraticLura TallyWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,80849.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,952
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLura TallyWon Democratic 21,08141.4% DemocraticAnthony E. RandWon Democratic 18,62536.5% RepublicanJohn Keefe Republican 11,24622.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,050
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam R. NobleWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,51397.9% RepublicanJohn R. Jones Republican 5372.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,016
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam R. NobleWon Democratic 13,00299.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,959
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLuther Johnson Britt Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 25,953100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,490
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLuther J. Britt Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 12,23184.4% RepublicanSteve Strickland Republican 2,25915.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,873
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLuther J. Britt Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 18,873100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,653
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 12, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Ruffin BaileyWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,02728.2% DemocraticJyles J. CogginsWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,68527.7% OtherFranklin T. DuPree Jr. Other 17,53923.5% RepublicanFred Speidel Republican 15,40220.6%
- 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
- 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:12
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