North Carolina's 119th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics79% White
3% Black
7% Hispanic
1% Asian
7% Native American
3% Multiracial
3% Black
7% Hispanic
1% Asian
7% Native American
3% Multiracial
Population(2024)91,475
| North Carolina's 119th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 79% White 3% Black 7% Hispanic 1% Asian 7% Native American 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 91,475 | ||
North Carolina's 119th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Anna Ferguson since her appointment in 2026.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included all of Swain, Jackson counties, and Transylvania counties. The district overlaps with the 50th Senate district.
District officeholders since 2003
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 2003. | ||||
 Phil Haire (Sylva) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 |
Redistricted from the 52nd district Retired. |
2003–2013 All of Swain and Jackson counties. Parts of Haywood and Macon counties.[2][3] |
 Joe Sam Queen (Waynesville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2017 |
Lost re-election. | 2013–2023 All of Swain and Jackson counties. Part of Haywood County.[4][5][6] |
.jpg) Mike Clampitt (Bryson City) |
Republican | January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019 |
Lost re-election. | |
Joe Sam Queen (Waynesville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 |
Lost re-election. | |
Mike Clampitt (Bryson City) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – March 18, 2026 |
Died. | |
| 2023–Present All of Swain, Jackson, and Transylvania counties.[7][8] | ||||
| Vacant | March 18, 2026 – April 16, 2026 |
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| Anna Ferguson (Whittier) |
Republican | April 16, 2026 – Present |
Appointed to finish Clampitt's term. | |
Election results
2026
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt (incumbent) | 4,508 | 56.72% | |
| Republican | Anna Ferguson | 2,988 | 37.59% | |
| Republican | Mike Yow | 452 | 5.69% | |
| Total votes | 7,948 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Anna Ferguson (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Mark Burrows | |||
| Total votes | 100% | |||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt (incumbent) | 26,871 | 55.39% | |
| Democratic | Mark Burrows | 21,641 | 44.61% | |
| Total votes | 48,512 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt (incumbent) | 19,332 | 53.90% | |
| Democratic | Al Platt | 16,534 | 46.10% | |
| Total votes | 35,866 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 4,218 | 61.63% | |
| Republican | Ron Mau | 2,626 | 38.37% | |
| Total votes | 6,844 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 22,164 | 54.10% | |
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen (incumbent) | 18,806 | 45.90% | |
| Total votes | 40,970 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen | 15,662 | 52.33% | |
| Republican | Mike Clampitt (incumbent) | 14,270 | 47.67% | |
| Total votes | 29,932 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 3,987 | 59.15% | |
| Republican | Aaron Littlefield | 2,754 | 40.85% | |
| Total votes | 6,741 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 17,757 | 50.39% | |
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen (incumbent) | 17,480 | 49.61% | |
| Total votes | 35,237 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 1,511 | 63.01% | |
| Republican | Aaron Littlefield | 455 | 18.97% | |
| Republican | Dodie Allen | 432 | 18.02% | |
| Total votes | 2,398 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen (incumbent) | 11,777 | 52.58% | |
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 10,623 | 47.42% | |
| Total votes | 22,400 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen | 4,993 | 50.09% | |
| Democratic | Danny E. Davis | 4,975 | 49.91% | |
| Total votes | 9,968 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen | 16,679 | 51.73% | |
| Republican | Mike Clampitt | 15,562 | 48.27% | |
| Total votes | 32,241 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 5,229 | 73.36% | |
| Democratic | Bruce "Avram" Friedman | 1,899 | 26.64% | |
| Total votes | 7,128 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 12,637 | 55.95% | |
| Republican | Dodie Allen | 9,951 | 44.05% | |
| Total votes | 22,588 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 8,614 | 72.35% | |
| Democratic | Bruce "Avram" Friedman | 3,292 | 27.65% | |
| Total votes | 11,906 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 19,411 | 61.59% | |
| Republican | Dodie Allen | 12,104 | 38.41% | |
| Total votes | 31,515 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 13,158 | 58.61% | |
| Republican | Margaret Carpenter | 9,292 | 41.39% | |
| Total votes | 22,450 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 14,147 | 51.74% | |
| Republican | Margaret Carpenter | 13,195 | 48.26% | |
| Total votes | 27,342 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 5,287 | 58.69% | |
| Democratic | Troy Burns | 3,721 | 41.31% | |
| Total votes | 9,008 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 11,238 | 55.05% | |
| Republican | Kaye Matthews | 9,175 | 44.95% | |
| Total votes | 20,413 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 119, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
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