North Carolina State Senate District 25
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Amy Galey Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Southey BlantonDemocraticAmy GaleyRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Amy Galey (R) 60.3, Donna Vanhook (D) 39.8
- Last election
- Amy Galey (Republican) won by 20.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: BlantonRight column: Galey
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeGaleyNo published score for Blanton
- Races
- None listed
- Won 3 of 3
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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- Southey BlantonDemocratic
- Amy GaleyIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for North Carolina
History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 112,473
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmy GaleyWonName as filed: Amy Scott Galey Republican 67,76260.3% DemocraticDonna Vanhook Democratic 44,71139.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,386
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAmy GaleyWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Amy Scott Galey Republican 47,35562.8% DemocraticSean C. Ewing Democratic 28,03137.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,698
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom McInnisWon(incumbent) Republican 60,15259.1% DemocraticHelen Probst Mills Democratic 41,54640.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,869
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom McInnisWon(incumbent) Republican 41,60157.1% DemocraticHelen Probst Mills Democratic 31,26842.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,037
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom McInnisWon(incumbent) Republican 53,62163.8% DemocraticDannie M. Montgomery Democratic 30,41636.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,540
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom McInnisWon Republican 28,49650.4% DemocraticGene McLaurin(incumbent) Democratic 26,63247.1% LibertarianP. H. Dawkins Libertarian 1,4122.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,066
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGene McLaurinWon Democratic 44,56053.0% RepublicanGene McIntyre Republican 39,50647.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,582
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,36351.3% RepublicanP. Jason Phibbs Republican 22,21948.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,279
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,76060.8% RepublicanJanice B. Abernathy Republican 27,51939.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,076
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,43663.2% RepublicanDouglas Bowen Republican 13,64036.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,776
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,31981.5% OtherJerry Lineau Gattis Other 8,45718.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,956
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam R. PurcellWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,17857.6% RepublicanDonald M. Dawkins Republican 17,77842.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,337
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid W. HoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,337100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,743
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid W. HoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,01168.3% RepublicanRon Mode Republican 9,73231.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,471
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid W. HoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,32464.3% RepublicanRay Hoyle Republican 15,14735.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,591
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid W. HoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,591100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,109
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid W. HoyleWon Democratic 26,34557.1% RepublicanDonald Lynn Hoover Republican 19,76442.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 297,005
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn CarterWon Republican 54,52918.4% RepublicanJames ForresterWon Republican 53,98618.2% DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,40316.6% DemocraticOllie Harris(incumbent) Democratic 48,02816.2% DemocraticMarshall A. Rauch(incumbent) Democratic 46,60315.7% RepublicanMary Lou Craig Republican 44,45615.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 188,401
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOllie HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,60533.8% DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,25133.6% DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,54532.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,544
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,81927.2% DemocraticJ. Ollie HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,50927.1% DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,71726.6% RepublicanGene Spicer Republican 38,49919.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 194,210
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOllie HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,76433.9% DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,42833.2% DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,01833.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 177,365
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,38027.8% DemocraticOllie HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,73827.5% DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,34327.3% RepublicanWalter H. Windley Republican 26,82515.1% LibertarianAlan Jones Libertarian 4,0792.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 229,123
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticOllie HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,78227.8% DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,57927.3% DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,01127.1% RepublicanE. Laverne Elliott Republican 40,75117.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,110
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,27728.3% DemocraticOllie HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,19928.3% DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,42227.7% RepublicanMargaret Shelton Republican 21,20215.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 211,896
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 70,79833.4% DemocraticOllie HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 70,75733.4% DemocraticHelen Rhyne MarvinWon Democratic 70,34133.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,917
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,50929.5% DemocraticOllie HarrisWon Democratic 42,76028.3% DemocraticWilliam K. Mauney Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 42,28728.0% RepublicanJohn C. Hodges Sr. Republican 21,35814.2% OtherBill Carroll Other 10.0% OtherMarsha Carroll Other 10.0% OtherJames Floyd Hill Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 155,362
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarshall A. RauchWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,27433.6% DemocraticJack L. RhyneWon Democratic 52,04033.5% DemocraticW. K. Mauney Jr.Won Democratic 51,04832.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,399
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 25, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald W. BinghamWon Republican 17,390100.0% OtherLester Martin Other 60.0% OtherPaul Gregory Other 10.0% OtherPeter Hairston Other 10.0% OtherHoward Thompson Other 10.0%
- 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 25, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/senate/25. Retrieved October 31, 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:25
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