North Carolina State Senate District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Buck Newton Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Buck NewtonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winJessica (Jess) RiveraDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Buck Newton (R) 55.1, Raymond Smith Jr. (D) 44.9
- Last election
- Buck Newton (Republican) won by 10.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: NewtonRight column: Rivera
- Years since first win
- 4
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- Jessica (Jess) RiveraDemocratic
- Buck NewtonIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for North Carolina
History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 100,485
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2024)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBuck NewtonWon Republican 55,38955.1% DemocraticRaymond Smith Jr. Democratic 45,09644.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,181
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBuck NewtonWon Republican 38,63857.5% DemocraticMilton F. Fitch(incumbent) Democratic 28,54342.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,898
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMilton F. Fitch Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 51,38457.2% RepublicanSammy Davis Webb Republican 38,51442.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,105
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2018 to 2019)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMilton F. Fitch Jr.Won Democratic 36,45957.8% RepublicanRichard Scott Republican 25,38240.2% LibertarianJesse Shearin Libertarian 1,2642.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,628
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngela R. BryantWon(incumbent) Democratic 56,58967.7% RepublicanRichard Scott Republican 27,03932.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,386
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAngela R. BryantWon Democratic 37,59065.5% RepublicanRichard Scott Republican 19,79634.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,029
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2017)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,66672.3% RepublicanWarren Scott Nail Republican 24,36327.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,633
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward JonesWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,16962.5% RepublicanRich Halbert Republican 17,46437.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,429
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward JonesWon Democratic 57,429100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,403
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. HollomanWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,09169.7% RepublicanKenneth R. Chandler Republican 8,31230.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,249
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2004 to 2011)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. HollomanWon(incumbent) Democratic 44,249100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,688
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2003)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. HollomanWon Democratic 28,33684.1% LibertarianTom Eisenmenger Libertarian 5,35215.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,727
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. BallantineWon(incumbent) Republican 47,46965.3% DemocraticLouise McColl Democratic 25,25834.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,036
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. BallantineWon(incumbent) Republican 36,036100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,630
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. BallantineWon(incumbent) Republican 37,06762.2% DemocraticRoy Little Democratic 17,66729.6% LibertarianSandra Barone Libertarian 4,8968.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,361
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatrick J. BallantineWon Republican 24,79864.6% DemocraticDon Betz Democratic 13,56335.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,871
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn B. CodingtonWon Republican 31,31559.2% DemocraticLena Ritter Democratic 21,55640.8% - Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanB. Tommy PollardWon Republican —— - Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. D. GuyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. D. GuyWon(incumbent) Democratic —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,172
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. D. GuyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,172100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,306
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. D. GuyWon Democratic 7,33464.9% RepublicanMargo Tuma Republican 3,97235.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,786
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJ. A. WrightWon Republican 17,31051.2% DemocraticGarland B. Garrett Jr. Democratic 16,47648.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,911
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBennie D. SchwartzWon Democratic 14,07164.2% RepublicanJanet S. Morgan Republican 7,84035.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,017
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. G. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,77956.3% RepublicanFranklin E. Williams Republican 12,23843.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,255
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticW. G. SmithWon Democratic 10,13255.5% RepublicanGeorge Rountree III(incumbent) Republican 8,12344.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,809
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge Rountree IIIWon Republican 15,52260.1% DemocraticJames L. Nelson Democratic 10,28739.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,023
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
North Carolina Senate District 4, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon E. WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,562100.0% DemocraticJulian R. AllsbrookWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,457100.0% OtherVinson Bridgers Other 10.0% OtherR. J. Davis Other 10.0% OtherWilliam G. Daughtridge Other 10.0% OtherRobert Hursey 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 4, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/nc/senate/4. 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:4
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026