North Carolina's 120th House district
American legislative district
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North Carolina's 120th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Karl Gillespie since 2021.[1]
Demographics87% White
2% Black
6% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Native American
3% Multiracial
2% Black
6% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Native American
3% Multiracial
Population(2024)87,185
| North Carolina's 120th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 87% White 2% Black 6% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Native American 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 87,185 | ||
Geography
List of members representing the district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 2003. | ||||
 Roger West (Marble) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2017 |
Redistricted from the 53rd district and re-elected in 2002. Re-elected in 2004. Re-elected in 2006. Re-elected in 2008. Re-elected in 2010. Re-elected in 2012. Re-elected in 2014. Retired. |
2003–2013 All of Graham, Cherokee, and Clay counties. Part of Macon County.[2][3] |
| 2013–Present All of Graham, Cherokee, Clay, and Macon counties.[4][5][6][7] | ||||
 Kevin Corbin (Franklin) |
Republican | January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected in 2016. Re-elected in 2018. Retired to run for North Carolina Senate. | |
 Karl Gillespie (Franklin) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Re-elected in 2022. Re-elected in 2024. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karl Gillespie (incumbent) | 38,040 | 75.16% | |
| Democratic | Nancy Curtis | 12,572 | 24.84% | |
| Total votes | 50,612 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karl Gillespie (incumbent) | 30,037 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 30,037 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Karl Gillespie | 34,933 | 74.19% | |
| Democratic | Susan Landis | 12,155 | 25.81% | |
| Total votes | 47,088 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Corbin (incumbent) | 25,619 | 73.44% | |
| Democratic | Aaron Martin | 9,267 | 26.56% | |
| Total votes | 34,886 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Corbin | 10,135 | 73.86% | |
| Republican | Elliott J. Southworth | 3,587 | 26.14% | |
| Total votes | 13,722 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kevin Corbin | 29,047 | 72.03% | |
| Democratic | Randy Hogsed | 11,282 | 27.97% | |
| Total votes | 40,329 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 22,496 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,496 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 7,941 | 74.10% | |
| Republican | Mike Edwards | 2,775 | 25.90% | |
| Total votes | 10,716 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 28,903 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 28,903 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 4,466 | 72.65% | |
| Republican | Tim West | 1,681 | 27.35% | |
| Total votes | 6,147 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 20,086 | 72.11% | |
| Democratic | Randy Hogsed | 7,767 | 27.89% | |
| Total votes | 27,853 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 25,201 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,201 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 19,066 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 19,066 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 22,375 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,375 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 17,968 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,968 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||