North Carolina State Senate District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jonah Garson Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Jonah GarsonDemocratic · IncumbentLaura PichardoRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Graig R. Meyer (Democratic) won by 31.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GarsonRight column: Pichardo
- Races
- None listed
- Won 0 of 1
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jonah GarsonIncumbentDemocratic
- Laura PichardoRepublican
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Official results for North Carolina
History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 117,157
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGraig R. MeyerWon Democratic 77,14665.8% RepublicanLaura Pichardo Republican 40,01134.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,113
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGraig R. MeyerWon Democratic 59,97367.3% RepublicanLandon Woods Republican 29,14032.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,445
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie P. FousheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 88,42968.3% RepublicanTom Glendinning Republican 41,01631.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,862
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie P. FousheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,33271.3% RepublicanTom Glendinning Republican 29,53028.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,842
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie P. FousheeWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,52068.1% RepublicanMary Lopez-Carter Republican 37,32231.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,673
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie P. FousheeWon Democratic 53,65268.2% RepublicanMary Lopez-Carter Republican 25,02131.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,386
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEllie KinnairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 71,91967.0% RepublicanDave Carter Republican 35,46733.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,439
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEllie KinnairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,61164.9% RepublicanRyan A. Hilliard Republican 19,82835.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,719
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEllie KinnairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,19270.9% RepublicanJon G. Bass Republican 25,52729.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,347
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEllie KinnairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,94773.7% RepublicanE. B. Alston Republican 11,40026.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,037
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEllie KinnairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,73065.4% RepublicanRobert E. Whitfield Republican 26,30734.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,014
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEllie KinnairdWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,48165.7% RepublicanPeter Morcombe Republican 17,68631.0% LibertarianChristopher Todd Goss Libertarian 1,8473.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,952
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCal CunninghamWon Democratic 27,72653.4% RepublicanJohn Keadle Republican 23,09544.5% LibertarianLawrence James Clark Libertarian 1,1312.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,928
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim PhillipsWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,31554.8% RepublicanMac Butner Republican 17,61345.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,527
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim PhillipsWon Democratic 23,25653.4% RepublicanMac Butner Republican 20,27146.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,167
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul S. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 18,167100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,998
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul S. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 29,998100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 103,892
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetsy L. CochraneWon(incumbent) Republican 53,25251.3% RepublicanPaul S. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 50,64048.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 167,790
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetsy L. CochraneWon Republican 57,69334.4% RepublicanPaul S. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 53,07831.6% DemocraticHugh H. Shepherd Democratic 30,23518.0% DemocraticRobert F. Godfrey Democratic 26,78416.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,331
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul S. SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 36,62128.3% RepublicanRobert Vance SomersWon(incumbent) Republican 33,88626.2% DemocraticA. Derwood Huneycutt Democratic 31,02724.0% DemocraticHubert M. Leonard Democratic 27,79721.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 173,935
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul S. SmithWon Republican 51,98929.9% RepublicanRobert Vance SomersWon Republican 50,52229.1% DemocraticRobert M. Davis Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 38,40622.1% DemocraticA. Derwood Huneycutt Democratic 33,01819.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,508
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack ChildersWon Democratic 31,76227.3% DemocraticRobert M. Davis Jr.Won Democratic 30,60826.3% RepublicanPaul S. Smith(incumbent) Republican 27,93724.0% RepublicanGilbert Lee Boger(incumbent) Republican 26,20122.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 166,726
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam E. Redman Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 48,60129.1% RepublicanT. Cass BallengerWon(incumbent) Republican 47,84228.7% DemocraticKenneth C. Wooten Democratic 36,24321.7% DemocraticGlenn P. Deal Democratic 34,04020.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,909
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanT. Cass BallengerWon(incumbent) Republican 30,41326.9% RepublicanWilliam E. Redman Jr.Won Republican 28,70925.4% DemocraticKenneth C. Wooten Democratic 26,99623.9% DemocraticBobby Lee Combs(incumbent) Democratic 26,79123.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 151,345
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBobby Lee CombsWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,08826.5% RepublicanT. Cass BallengerWon Republican 37,16724.6% DemocraticPleas Lackey(incumbent) Democratic 37,05624.5% RepublicanHarlan Robertson Republican 37,03424.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,503
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBobby Lee CombsWon Democratic 31,76727.7% DemocraticPleas LackeyWon Democratic 28,87525.2% RepublicanJ. Reid Poovey(incumbent) Republican 27,91124.4% RepublicanKennedy H. Sharpe(incumbent) Republican 25,94922.7% OtherFloyd Powell Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,134
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. Reid PooveyWon Republican 39,75329.0% RepublicanKennedy H. SharpeWon Republican 37,56327.4% DemocraticBobby Lee Combs(incumbent) Democratic 31,17322.7% DemocraticJames Kivett Democratic 28,64520.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,378
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 23, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhillip J. Kirk Jr.Won Republican 11,55856.7% DemocraticRex Wood Democratic 8,82043.3%
- 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 23, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/senate/23. 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:23
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026