North Carolina's 117th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Jennifer Balkcom since 2023.
Geography Since 2005, the district has included part of Henderson County. The district overlaps with the 48th Senate district.
District officeholders since 2003 Representative Party Dates Notes Counties District created January 1, 2003. 2003–2005 Parts of Henderson and Transylvania counties. Carolyn Justus() Republican January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 Redistricted from the 50th district. Retired. 2005–Present Part of Henderson County. Chuck McGrady() Republican January 1, 2011 – October 5, 2020 Retired and resigned early. Vacant October 5, 2020 – October 12, 2020 Tim Moffitt() Republican October 12, 2020 – January 1, 2023 Appointed to finish McGrady's term. Retired to run for State Senate. Jennifer Balkcom() Republican January 1, 2023 – Present
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