North Carolina's 117th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics79% White
3% Black
13% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Other
3% Multiracial
3% Black
13% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Other
3% Multiracial
Population(2024)91,932
| North Carolina's 117th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 79% White 3% Black 13% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Other 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 91,932 | ||
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.[1]
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.[2] | |||
 Carolyn Justus (Hendersonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 |
Redistricted from the 50th district. Retired. | |
| 2005–Present Part of Henderson County.[3][4][5][6][7][8] | ||||
 Chuck McGrady (Hendersonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – October 5, 2020 |
Retired and resigned early. | |
| Vacant | October 5, 2020 – October 12, 2020 |
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 Tim Moffitt (Hendersonville) |
Republican | October 12, 2020 – January 1, 2023 |
Appointed to finish McGrady's term. Retired to run for State Senate. | |
 Jennifer Balkcom (Hendersonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
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Election results
2026
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Balkcom (incumbent) | 5,974 | 76.17% | |
| Republican | Christopher Lamar Wilson | 1,869 | 23.83% | |
| Total votes | 7,843 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Balkcom (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Lynne Russo | |||
| Total votes | 100% | |||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Balkcom (incumbent) | 30,603 | 57.75% | |
| Democratic | Steve Martinez | 22,390 | 42.25% | |
| Total votes | 52,993 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Balkcom | 5,599 | 42.58% | |
| Republican | Chelsea Walsh | 5,441 | 41.38% | |
| Republican | Dennis Justice | 2,110 | 16.05% | |
| Total votes | 13,150 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jennifer Balkcom | 24,144 | 58.96% | |
| Democratic | Michael Greer O'Shea | 16,806 | 41.04% | |
| Total votes | 40,950 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Josh Remillard | 4,883 | 54.21% | |
| Democratic | Danae Aicher | 4,124 | 45.79% | |
| Total votes | 9,007 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Moffitt | 8,713 | 79.44% | |
| Republican | Dennis Justice | 2,255 | 20.56% | |
| Total votes | 10,968 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Moffitt (incumbent) | 29,087 | 60.63% | |
| Democratic | Josh Remillard | 18,887 | 39.37% | |
| Total votes | 47,974 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck McGrady (incumbent) | 20,596 | 60.06% | |
| Democratic | Gayle Kemp | 13,699 | 39.94% | |
| Total votes | 34,295 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck McGrady (incumbent) | 30,659 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 30,659 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck McGrady (incumbent) | 4,815 | 61.70% | |
| Republican | Ronnie Edwards | 2,989 | 38.30% | |
| Total votes | 7,804 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck McGrady (incumbent) | 17,292 | 74.76% | |
| Libertarian | Shelby Mood | 5,838 | 25.24% | |
| Total votes | 23,130 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck McGrady (incumbent) | 6,481 | 57.34% | |
| Republican | Roger Snyder | 4,822 | 42.66% | |
| Total votes | 11,303 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck McGrady (incumbent) | 26,217 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 26,217 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck McGrady | 20,331` | 100% | |
| Total votes | 20,331 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justus (incumbent) | 23,277 | 60.34% | |
| Democratic | Paul D. Goebel | 15,300 | 39.66% | |
| Total votes | 38,577 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justus (incumbent) | 6,818 | 75.01% | |
| Republican | C. Shannon Baldwin | 2,271 | 24.99% | |
| Total votes | 9.089 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justus (incumbent) | 16,783 | 67.48% | |
| Democratic | Gordon Hoots | 8,088 | 32.52% | |
| Total votes | 24,871 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justus (incumbent) | 21,650 | 68.17% | |
| Democratic | Wayne Bastedo | 10,111 | 31.83% | |
| Total votes | 31,761 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Justus (incumbent)[a] | 17,043 | 89.00% | |
| Libertarian | Brian Barber | 2,107 | 11.00% | |
| Total votes | 19,150 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 117, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
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