North Carolina's 53rd House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Howard Penny Jr. since 2020.
Geography Since 2023, the district has included parts of Harnett and Johnston counties. The district overlaps with the 10th and 12th Senate districts.
District officeholders since 1983 Representative Party Dates Notes Counties District created January 1, 1983. Jeff Enloe Jr.() Democratic January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1989 Redistricted from the 45th district. 1983–1993 All of Cherokee, Clay, and Macon counties. Part of Graham County. Marty Kimsey() Republican January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1993 Thomas Jenkins() Democratic January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1995 1993–2003 All of Cherokee, Clay, and Macon counties. Part of Jackson County. James Carpenter() Republican January 1, 1995 – May 3, 2000 Resigned. Vacant May 3, 2000 – May 5, 2000 Roger West() Republican May 5, 2000 – January 1, 2003 Appointed to finish Carpenter's term. Redistricted to the 120th district. David Lewis() Republican January 1, 2003 – August 20, 2020 Resigned. 2003–2023 Part of Harnett County. Vacant August 20, 2020 – September 17, 2020 Howard Penny Jr.() Republican September 17, 2020 – Present Appointed to finish Lewis's term. 2023–Present Parts of Harnett and Johnston counties.
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