North Carolina State Senate District 27
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Michael Garrett Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Michael GarrettDemocratic · Incumbent8 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Michael Garrett (Democratic) won by 21.6 points, 2024
- Earlier results
- Michael Garrett (Democratic) won by 9.0 points, 2022, older linesMichael Garrett (Democratic) won by 8.6 points, 2020, older linesAll 28 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 107,157
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon Democratic 65,14660.8% RepublicanPaul Schumacher Republican 42,01139.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,987
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,05554.5% RepublicanRichard Sessoms Republican 30,93245.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,862
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,28754.3% RepublicanSebastian King Republican 56,57545.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,473
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon Democratic 45,20550.5% RepublicanTrudy Wade(incumbent) Republican 44,26849.5%
- 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.
All elections (28 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 107,157
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon Democratic 65,14660.8% RepublicanPaul Schumacher Republican 42,01139.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,987
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2023)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,05554.5% RepublicanRichard Sessoms Republican 30,93245.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,862
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2020 to 2021)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,28754.3% RepublicanSebastian King Republican 56,57545.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,473
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael GarrettWon Democratic 45,20550.5% RepublicanTrudy Wade(incumbent) Republican 44,26849.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,243
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrudy WadeWon(incumbent) Republican 54,51253.3% DemocraticMichael Garrett Democratic 47,73146.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,814
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrudy WadeWon(incumbent) Republican 46,814100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,735
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrudy WadeWon Republican 56,86557.6% DemocraticMyra Slone Democratic 41,87042.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,559
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald R. VaughanWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,16159.7% RepublicanJeffery T. Hyde Republican 20,39840.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,709
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald R. VaughanWon Democratic 59,60968.8% RepublicanJoe Wilson Republican 27,10031.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,180
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKay R. HaganWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,180100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,280
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKay R. HaganWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,57365.8% RepublicanBobby Coffer Republican 23,91031.8% LibertarianRusty Sheridan Libertarian 1,7972.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,156
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKay R. HaganWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,17056.2% RepublicanMark McDaniel Republican 20,71441.3% LibertarianTom Bailey Libertarian 1,2722.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 137,882
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth R. MooreWon Republican 71,11151.6% RepublicanJohn A. GarwoodWon(incumbent) Republican 66,77148.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,554
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn A. GarwoodWon(incumbent) Republican 48,38940.1% RepublicanRichard MooreWon Republican 45,80238.0% DemocraticJ. Pascal Democratic 26,36321.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,643
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 60,28334.5% RepublicanJohn A. GarwoodWon Republican 55,61031.8% DemocraticJames Owen Ross Democratic 31,68718.1% DemocraticTrossie W. Wall Jr. Democratic 27,06315.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,275
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 44,09534.1% RepublicanDaniel Reid SimpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 42,51132.9% DemocraticJames Owen Ross Democratic 21,36616.5% DemocraticDonavon R. Kirby Democratic 21,30316.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 162,201
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 65,12940.1% RepublicanDaniel Reid SimpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 58,77536.2% DemocraticTed A. Poovey Democratic 38,29723.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 119,646
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 47,45839.7% RepublicanDaniel Reid SimpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 44,01136.8% DemocraticJohn D. Reavill Democratic 28,17723.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 133,701
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 53,45040.0% RepublicanDan R. SimpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 49,52237.0% DemocraticGlen Hofecker III Democratic 30,72923.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,557
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 43,14139.4% RepublicanDan R. SimpsonWon(incumbent) Republican 37,76134.5% DemocraticRonald Thompson Democratic 28,65526.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,847
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 57,60933.3% RepublicanDaniel Reid SimpsonWon Republican 48,86428.3% DemocraticJames H. Edwards(incumbent) Democratic 37,38721.6% DemocraticJames Bryan Cates Democratic 28,98716.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 116,327
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald R. KincaidWon(incumbent) Republican 32,63628.1% DemocraticJames H. EdwardsWon Democratic 31,48927.1% DemocraticJ. Wade Walsh Democratic 27,54723.7% RepublicanHarold A. Baker(incumbent) Republican 24,65521.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,402
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticR. P. ThomasWon Democratic 48,29750.6% DemocraticJoe H. PalmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,10549.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,990
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCecil HillWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,19029.5% DemocraticJoe H. PalmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,64529.1% RepublicanWalter Sheppard Jr. Republican 26,93721.4% RepublicanJack B. Brettler Republican 25,21820.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 161,125
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCecil HillWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,43430.7% DemocraticJoe H. PalmerWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,80329.7% RepublicanCandler A. Willis Jr. Republican 32,74720.3% RepublicanCharles R. Elders Republican 31,13919.3% OtherBill Dayton Other 10.0% OtherThomas Rhodarmer Other 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,273
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCecil HillWon Democratic 33,84927.7% DemocraticJoe H. PalmerWon Democratic 33,20427.2% RepublicanCharles H. Taylor(incumbent) Republican 29,28323.9% RepublicanElizabeth Wilkie(incumbent) Republican 25,93721.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,243
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles H. TaylorWon Republican 38,85528.1% RepublicanElizabeth WilkieWon Republican 34,10324.7% DemocraticZeb D. Alley(incumbent) Democratic 32,82523.7% DemocraticCecil Hill Democratic 32,46023.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,122
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 3
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 27, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie KnoxWon Democratic 25,731100.0% DemocraticHerman A. MooreWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,71751.1% DemocraticJack BaughWon Democratic 23,999100.0% RepublicanJames Myers Cole Republican 23,67148.9% OtherH. Benfield Other 10.0% OtherJames H. Carson Jr. Other 10.0% OtherRobert L. Conn Other 10.0% OtherMarcus T. Hickman 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
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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.
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