2020 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina

The 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina were held on November 3, 2020, to elect the 13 U.S. representatives from the state of North Carolina, one from each of the state's 13 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

North Carolina was one of two states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2020, the other state being Arizona.

2020 North Carolina redistricting

Following a 2019 court order, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a bill with new Congressional districts for the 2020 elections. Among other changes, the 2nd and 6th districts were drawn to be more urban. Those changes led the two incumbents in these districts, George Holding and Mark Walker, respectively, to retire. Both were Republicans, and Democrats won the newly redrawn districts. One other seat was open, as former Rep. Mark Meadows had resigned to become White House Chief of Staff, but a fellow Republican held that seat for the party. Incumbents won all elections in which they ran, with the 8th district (Richard Hudson) seat having the closest margin of victory.

District Old PVI New PVI Incumbent G. K. Butterfield George Holding Greg Murphy David Price Virginia Foxx Mark Walker David Rouzer Richard Hudson Dan Bishop Patrick McHenry (vacant) Alma Adams Ted Budd

Results summary Statewide Party Candi-dates Votes Seats No. % No. +/– % Republican Party 12 2,631,336 49.413% 8 2 61.54% Democratic Party 13 2,660,535 49.961% 5 2 38.76% Libertarian Party 2 19,596 0.368% 0 0.00% Constitution Party 1 7,555 0.142% 0 0.00% Green Party 1 5,503 0.103% 0 0.00% Write-in 1 720 0.014% 0 0.00%Total 30 5,325,245 100.00% 13 100.00%

District Results of the 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina by district: DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 159,748 45.82% 188,870 54.18% 0 0.00% 348,618 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 2 172,544 34.83% 311,887 62.96% 10,914 2.20% 495,345 100.00% Democratic gainDistrict 3 229,800 63.38% 132,752 36.62% 0 0.00% 362,552 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 161,298 32.67% 332,421 67.33% 0 0.00% 493,719 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 5 257,843 66.93% 119,846 31.11% 7,555 1.96% 385,244 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 6 153,598 37.73% 253,531 62.27% 0 0.00% 407,129 100.00% Democratic gainDistrict 7 272,443 60.25% 179,045 39.59% 720 0.16% 452,208 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 8 202,774 53.28% 177,781 46.72% 0 0.00% 380,555 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 9 224,661 55.59% 179,463 44.41% 0 0.00% 404,124 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 10 284,095 68.91% 128,189 31.09% 0 0.00% 412,284 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 11 245,351 54.50% 190,609 42.34% 14,185 3.15% 450,145 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 12 0 0.00% 341,457 100.00% 0 0.00% 341,457 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 13 267,181 68.18% 124,684 31.82% 0 0.00% 391,865 100.00% Republican holdTotal 2,631,336 49.41% 2,660,535 49.96% 33,374 0.63% 5,325,245 100.00%

District 1

The 1st district encompasses the Inner Banks, taking in Greenville, Henderson, and Roanoke Rapids. Following redistricting, the district remained relatively the same but lost its share of Durham and Granville counties. In its place it gained Nash, Wayne, and Greene counties. It also increased its share of Wilson and Pitt counties. The incumbent was Democrat G. K. Butterfield, who was re-elected with 69.9% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee G. K. Butterfield, incumbent U.S. representative

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Sandy Smith, business executive and farmer

Eliminated in primary Ethan Baca, businessman Jim Glisson Michele Nix, former vice chairwoman of the North Carolina Republican Party and candidate for North Carolina's 3rd congressional district in 2019

Primary results

General election Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020538November 3, 2020

Results

District 2

The 2nd district takes in much of Wake County portion of the Research Triangle region. Following redistricting, the 2nd district is now located entirely in Wake County, taking in Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, and Morrisville. Wake Forest and Rocky Mount as well as the rural parts of the district were removed from the district. The incumbent was Republican George Holding, who was re-elected with 51.3% of the vote in 2018. On December 6, 2019, Holding announced he would not seek re-election, after his congressional district was drawn to be more favorable to the Democratic Party.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Alan Swain, attorney

Declined George Holding, incumbent U.S. representative

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Deborah Ross, former state representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2016

Eliminated in primary Monika Johnson-Hostler, Wake County school board-member Ollie Nelson, retired U.S. Marine, educator, and pastor Andy Terrell, former Obama administration official

Withdrawn Scott Cooper, nonprofit director and former U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel

Declined Sam Searcy, state senator

Endorsements

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MonikaJohnson-Holster OllieNelson DeborahRoss AndrewTerrellUndecidedALG Research (D)ALG Research (D) January 7–12, 2020 501 (LV) ± 4.4%6%2%40%1%50%

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Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Matemu, attorney and candidate for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district in 2018

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020538November 3, 2020

Results

District 3

The 3rd district is located on the Eastern North Carolina shore and covers the Outer Banks and counties along the Pamlico Sound. Republican Walter B. Jones Jr., who was re-elected unopposed in 2018, died on February 10, 2019, and a special election was held to fill the vacancy. The incumbent was Republican Greg Murphy, who won the special election with 61.7% of the vote. The district remained relatively unchanged following redistricting.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Greg Murphy, incumbent U.S. representative

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Daryl Farrow

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020538November 3, 2020

Results

District 4

The 4th district takes in the part of the Research Triangle area not located in Wake County including Chapel Hill and Durham. Redistricting resulted in it losing its share of Raleigh, instead picking up northern Wake County, taking in Wake Forest, Zebulon, Rolesville, and Knightdale, as well as Chatham County, Durham County, Franklin County and Granville County. The incumbent was Democrat David Price, who was re-elected with 72.4% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Price, incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary Daniel Ulysses Lockwood, web & graphic designer and developer

Endorsements

Primary results

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Robert Thomas, attorney

Eliminated in primary Debesh Sarkar, structural engineer Nasir Shaikh Steve Von Loor, nominee for North Carolina's 4th congressional district in 2018

Primary results

General election Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020538November 3, 2020

Results

District 5

The 5th district is based in mostly rural mountainous areas of northwestern North Carolina. Redistricting moved the district to the west and south, resulting in it losing the city of Winston-Salem and picking up many rural counties in western North Carolina. It lost its share of Surry, Stokes, Yadkin, and Forsyth counties to the 10th district. It also lost Avery County to the 11th district. In its place it picked up Gaston County, Cleveland County, part of Rutherford County, as well as Burke and Caldwell counties. A small portion in northwest Catawba County is also in the district. The incumbent was Republican Virginia Foxx, who was re-elected with 57.0% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Virginia Foxx, incumbent U.S. representative

Declined Tracy Philbeck, Gaston County commissioner

Endorsements

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Brown, IT consultant and nominee for North Carolina's 10th congressional district in 2018

Eliminated in primary Eric Hughes

Primary results

Third parties Candidates Declared Jeff Gregory (Constitution)

General election Endorsements

Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020538November 3, 2020

Results

District 6

Following redistricting, the 6th district now encompasses all of Guilford County, including Greensboro as well as taking in Winston-Salem from neighboring Forsyth County. Most of the district's rural portions were moved to the 10th and the 13th districts. The incumbent was Republican Mark Walker, who was re-elected with 56.5% of the vote in 2018. On December 16, 2019, Walker announced he would not seek re-election, citing his redrawn district becoming significantly more Democratic as his primary reason.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee Lee Haywood, chairman of the 6th district North Carolina Republican Party

Eliminated in primary Laura Pichardo, accounts-payable analyst

Declined Mark Walker, incumbent U.S. representative

Primary results

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kathy Manning, lawyer and nominee for North Carolina's 13th congressional district in 2018

Eliminated in primary Bruce Davis, former Guilford County commissioner Rhonda Foxx, former chief of staff to U.S. Representative Alma Adams Ed Hanes, former state representative Derwin Montgomery, state representative

Withdrawn Angela Flynn, lay minister (endorsed Kathy Manning)

Endorsements

Primary results

Third parties Candidates Declared Jennyfer Bucardo (independent)

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report July 2, 2020 Inside Elections June 2, 2020 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 2, 2020PoliticoApril 19, 2020Daily Kos June 3, 2020RCPJune 9, 2020NiskanenJune 7, 2020538November 3, 2020

Results

District 7

The 7th district is located in southeastern North Carolina, taking in Wilmington, as well as stretching into the southern exurbs of Raleigh. After the district was redrawn, it lost its share of Wayne and Duplin counties, while gaining all of Johnston and Bladen counties and a small part of eastern Harnett County. The incumbent was Republican David Rouzer, who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2018.

Republican primary Candidates Nominee David Rouzer, incumbent U.S. representative

Disqualified Pete D'Abrosca, blogger

Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Chris Ward, pharmaceutical sales executive

Eliminated in primary Robert Colon, wastewater manager Mark Judson, retired U.S. Army officer and businessman

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General election Predictions