North Carolina's 116th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Brian Turner since 2025.
Geography Since 2003, the district has included part of Buncombe County. The district overlaps with the 49th Senate district.
District officeholders since 2003 Representative Party Dates Notes Counties District created January 1, 2003. 2003–Present Part of Buncombe County. Wilma Sherrill() Republican January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2007 Redistricted from the 51st district Retired. Charles Thomas() Republican January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2009 Retired. Jane Whilden() Democratic January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2011 Lost re-election. Tim Moffitt() Republican January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2015 Lost re-election. Brian Turner() Democratic January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 Redistricted to the 115th district and retired. Caleb Rudow() Democratic January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2025 Redistricted from the 114th district. Retired to run for Congress. Brian Turner() Democratic January 1, 2025 – Present
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