North Carolina State Senate District 13
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lisa Grafstein Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Robert van BrederodeRepublicanLisa GrafsteinDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Lisa Grafstein (D) 50.2, Scott Lassiter (R) 46.9, Susan Hogarth (L) 2.9
- Last election
- Lisa Grafstein (Democratic) won by 3.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BrederodeRight column: Grafstein
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGrafsteinNo published score for Brederode
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Lisa GrafsteinIncumbentDemocratic
- Robert van BrederodeRepublican
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Official results for North Carolina
History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 127,603
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa GrafsteinWon Democratic 64,07450.2% RepublicanScott Lassiter Republican 59,82946.9% LibertarianSusan Hogarth Libertarian 3,7002.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,707
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLisa GrafsteinWon Democratic 50,93762.3% RepublicanDavid Bankert Republican 28,00134.3% LibertarianMichael C. Munger Libertarian 2,7693.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,213
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDanny Earl Britt Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 45,26463.6% DemocraticBarbara Yates-Lockamy Democratic 25,94936.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,742
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDanny Earl Britt Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 31,09862.5% DemocraticJohn Campbell Democratic 18,64437.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,050
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDanny Earl BrittWon Republican 34,11755.0% DemocraticJane W. Smith(incumbent) Democratic 27,93345.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,352
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane W. SmithWon Democratic 24,07662.8% RepublicanBernard White Republican 14,27637.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,744
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael WaltersWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,97472.5% RepublicanW. Bernard White Jr. Republican 17,77027.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,728
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael WaltersWon Democratic 22,728100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,776
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid F. WeinsteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,776100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,992
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid F. WeinsteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,992100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,829
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid F. WeinsteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,829100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,602
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid F. WeinsteinWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,602100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 219,788
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilbur P. GulleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 82,50937.5% DemocraticJeanne H. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 76,06434.6% RepublicanWallace Bradsher Republican 52,11323.7% LibertarianSean Haugh Libertarian 9,1024.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,667
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilbur P. GulleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,26639.4% DemocraticJeanne H. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,65636.8% RepublicanMelodie A. Parrish Republican 32,74523.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 197,077
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJeanne H. LucasWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,17831.6% DemocraticWilbur P. GulleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,38930.1% RepublicanBilly R. Dunn Republican 38,34919.5% RepublicanBrian David Womack Republican 37,16118.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,197
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilbur P. GulleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,05650.7% DemocraticJeanne H. LucasWon Democratic 33,14149.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 198,238
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilbur P. GulleyWon Democratic 62,46331.5% DemocraticRalph A. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,70530.1% RepublicanMelodie A. Parrish Republican 38,66519.5% RepublicanVictoria Peterson Republican 37,40518.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,970
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 53,20841.9% DemocraticRalph A. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,47137.4% RepublicanTed C. Stone Republican 26,29120.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 100,050
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 50,51450.5% DemocraticRalph A. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,53649.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,605
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph A. HuntWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,45939.3% DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 31,17037.7% RepublicanCharles Markham Republican 18,97623.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 91,382
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 47,79952.3% DemocraticRalph A. HuntWon Democratic 43,58347.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,764
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 29,13263.7% DemocraticWilliam G. HancockWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,63236.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,094
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 40,98351.8% DemocraticWilliam G. HancockWon Democratic 38,11148.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,825
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWillis P. WhichardWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,11141.1% DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 21,85240.6% RepublicanAlexander Barnes Republican 5,1669.6% RepublicanJohn Buck Republican 4,6958.7% OtherD. O. Leatherburg Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,169
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 36,32350.3% DemocraticWillis P. WhichardWon(incumbent) Democratic 35,84249.7% OtherA. B. Swindell Other 10.0% OtherClyde Harding Other 10.0% OtherDoan Lausen Other 10.0% OtherWilliam Tunstahl Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,579
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 16,29550.0% DemocraticWillis P. WhichardWon Democratic 16,28450.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,504
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKenneth C. Royall Jr.Won Democratic 30,18439.0% DemocraticGordon P. AllenWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,77938.4% RepublicanAlexander Barnes Republican 17,54122.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,654
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 13, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam W. StatonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,79358.8% RepublicanSamuel S. Stephenson Republican 6,86141.2%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). North Carolina State Senate District 13, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/senate/13. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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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:13
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