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North Carolina Senate District 19
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Val Applewhite Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Val ApplewhiteDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win on fileVenus de la CruzRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Val Applewhite (D) 62.9, Semone Pemberton (R) 33.9, Steven Swinton (L) 3.3
- Last election
- Val Applewhite (Democratic) won by 29.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Races won and lost
- 2-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 4
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- Val ApplewhiteIncumbentDemocratic
- Venus de la CruzRepublican
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 88,586
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVal ApplewhiteWon Democratic 55,69762.9% RepublicanSemone Pemberton Republican 30,00533.9% LibertarianSteven Swinton Libertarian 2,8843.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,356
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVal ApplewhiteWon Democratic 30,75552.7% RepublicanWesley Meredith Republican 27,60147.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,706
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKirk DeviereWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,74051.5% RepublicanWesley Meredith Republican 43,96648.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,197
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKirk DeviereWon Democratic 29,81550.4% RepublicanWesley Meredith(incumbent) Republican 29,38249.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,508
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWesley MeredithWon(incumbent) Republican 40,35956.4% DemocraticToni Morris Democratic 31,14943.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,417
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWesley MeredithWon(incumbent) Republican 23,63654.4% DemocraticWilliam O. Richardson Democratic 19,78145.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,244
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWesley MeredithWon(incumbent) Republican 37,30853.9% DemocraticGeorge Tatum Democratic 31,93646.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,011
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWesley MeredithWon Republican 25,04751.1% DemocraticMargaret Highsmith Dickson Democratic 23,96448.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,027
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTony RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,027100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,731
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony E. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,731100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,413
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony E. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,413100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,234
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnthony E. RandWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,49363.4% RepublicanBob White Republican 14,74136.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,838
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 58,838100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,238
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 37,238100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,130
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 44,38071.4% DemocraticTerry J. Oliver Democratic 16,18026.0% LibertarianJeannette Small Libertarian 1,5702.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,852
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 23,34478.2% DemocraticE. Mack Conrad Democratic 6,50821.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,474
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 38,04671.2% DemocraticGeorge Whitman Democratic 15,42828.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,008
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 27,23061.9% DemocraticEverett D. Crutchfield Democratic 16,77838.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,946
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 31,19067.9% DemocraticJ. Franklin Cottrell Democratic 14,75632.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,970
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon(incumbent) Republican 22,28967.6% DemocraticGerald C. Parker Democratic 10,68132.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,219
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert G. ShawWon Republican 28,27161.2% DemocraticElton Edwards(incumbent) Democratic 17,94838.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,288
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticElton EdwardsWon Democratic 14,52051.3% RepublicanWalter C. Cockerham(incumbent) Republican 13,76848.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 286,706
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter C. CockerhamWon(incumbent) Republican 53,83018.8% DemocraticHenry E. FryeWon Democratic 51,26317.9% DemocraticRachel G. GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,91817.1% DemocraticJames R. Turner Democratic 47,21416.5% RepublicanDavid Bradford Cole Republican 43,70115.2% RepublicanStephen Wood Republican 41,78014.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,882
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRachel G. GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,99219.4% DemocraticKatherine Hagen SeboWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,85319.4% RepublicanWalter C. CockerhamWon Republican 24,08016.7% DemocraticJames R. Turner Democratic 23,92616.6% RepublicanDavid B. Cole Republican 20,06113.9% OtherW. Eugene Johnston III Other 19,97013.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 214,644
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMcNeill SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,16125.2% DemocraticKatherine H. SeboWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,70722.7% DemocraticRachel G. GrayWon Democratic 47,13122.0% OtherW. Eugene Johnston III Other 34,21415.9% RepublicanManley C. Lewis Republican 29,87213.9% OtherMichael H. Smedberg Other 5590.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,200
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMcNeill SmithWon Democratic 30,93323.6% DemocraticLynwood SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,18821.5% DemocraticKatherine Hagen SeboWon Democratic 22,73417.3% RepublicanC. Coolidge Murrow(incumbent) Republican 21,98516.8% RepublicanManley C. Lewis Republican 14,86011.3% RepublicanNick H. Robinson Republican 12,5009.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,620
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. Coolidge MurrowWon(incumbent) Republican 40,99026.7% RepublicanWilliam B. PennyWon Republican 38,18324.9% DemocraticLynwood SmithWon Democratic 38,04524.8% DemocraticElton Edwards Democratic 34,65222.6% OtherA. G. Whitener Other 1,7501.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,122
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 19, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles B. Deane Jr.Won Democratic 27,82658.1% DemocraticWilliam P. SaundersWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,93655.8% RepublicanDavid A. Drexel Republican 21,31944.2% RepublicanH. G. Hoots Republican 20,04141.9%
- 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 Senate District 19, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/senate/19. 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:19
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026