North Carolina's 56th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Allen Buansi since his appointment on June 1, 2022.

Geography Since 2003, the district has included part of Orange County. The district overlaps with the 23rd Senate district.

District officeholders since 1985 Representative Party Dates Notes Counties District created January 1, 1985. Jo Graham Foster() Democratic January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1993 Redistricted from the 36th district. 1985–2003 Part of Mecklenburg County. Martha Alexander() Democratic January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 Redistricted to the 106th district. Verla Insko() Democratic January 1, 2003 – May 31, 2022 Redistricted from the 24th district. Retired and resigned early. 2003–Present Part of Orange County. Vacant May 31, 2022 – June 1, 2022 Allen Buansi() Democratic June 1, 2022 – Present Appointed to finish Insko's term.

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