North Carolina's 106th House district
American legislative district
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North Carolina's 106th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat-turned-Independent Carla Cunningham since 2013.[1]
Demographics30% White
49% Black
11% Hispanic
7% Asian
2% Multiracial
49% Black
11% Hispanic
7% Asian
2% Multiracial
Population(2024)86,761
| North Carolina's 106th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 30% White 49% Black 11% Hispanic 7% Asian 2% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 86,761 | ||
Geography
Since 2003, the district has included part of Mecklenburg County. The district overlaps with the 38th Senate district.
List of members representing the district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 2003. | ||||
| Martha Alexander (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 |
Redistricted from the 56th district and re-elected in 2002. Re-elected in 2004. Re-elected in 2006. Re-elected in 2008. Re-elected in 2010. Redistricted to the 88th district and lost re-election. |
2003–Present Part of Mecklenburg County.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] |
 Carla Cunningham (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – present |
Elected in 2012. Re-elected in 2014. Re-elected in 2016. Re-elected in 2018. Re-elected in 2020. Re-elected in 2022. Re-elected in 2024. Lost re-nomination. | |
Election results
2026
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney Sadler | 7,727 | 69.95% | |
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 2,404 | 21.76% | |
| Democratic | Vermanno Bowman | 916 | 8.29% | |
| Total votes | 11,047 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rodney Sadler | 100% | ||
| Total votes | 100% | |||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 6,209 | 84.56% | |
| Democratic | Vermanno Bowman | 1,134 | 15.44% | |
| Total votes | 7,343 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 40,633 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 40,633 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 20,559 | 70.14% | |
| Republican | Karen Henning | 8,751 | 29.86% | |
| Total votes | 29,310 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 34,510 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 34,510 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 4,036 | 88.88% | |
| Democratic | Blanche Penn | 505 | 11.12% | |
| Total votes | 4,541 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 20,261 | 80.55% | |
| Republican | Geovani Opry Sherow | 4,892 | 19.45% | |
| Total votes | 25,153 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 27,247 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,247 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham (incumbent) | 12,942 | 86.64% | |
| Republican | Trey Lowe | 1,996 | 13.36% | |
| Total votes | 14,938 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carla Cunningham | 26,577 | 100% | ||
| Total votes | 26,577 | 100% | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 10,278 | 59.50% | |
| Republican | Michael Cavallo | 6,996 | 40.50% | |
| Total votes | 17,274 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 23,422 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,422 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 8,571 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,571 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 17,452 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,452 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 11,822 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,822 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||