North Carolina's 13th Senate district
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American legislative district
Demographics61% White
18% Black
13% Hispanic
4% Asian
3% Multiracial
18% Black
13% Hispanic
4% Asian
3% Multiracial
Population(2023)196,819
| North Carolina's 13th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 61% White 18% Black 13% Hispanic 4% Asian 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 196,819 | ||
North Carolina's 13th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Lisa Grafstein since 2023.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included part of Wake County. The district overlaps with the 11th, 21st, 33rd, 36th, 37th, and 39th state house districts.
District officeholders
Multi-member district
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Royall Jr. (Durham) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1993 |
Retired. |  Gordon Allen (Roxboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1975 |
Redistricted from the 11th district. Retired. |
1973–1983 All of Durham, Person, and Granville Counties.[2] |
 Willis Whichard (Durham) |
Democratic | January 1, 1975 – September 2, 1980 |
Resigned to become North Carolina Court of Appeals judge. | |||||
| Vacant | September 2, 1980 – October 6, 1980 |
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| William Hancock Jr. (Durham) |
Democratic | October 6, 1980 – January 1, 1985 |
Appointed to finish Wichard's term. | |||||
| 1983–1993 All of Durham, Person, and Granville Counties. Part of Orange County.[3] | ||||||||
| Ralph Hunt (Durham) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – July 24, 1993 |
Resigned. | |||||
| Wib Gulley (Durham) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 18th district. | 1993–2003 All of Durham County. Parts of Person, Granville, and Wake counties.[4] | ||||
| Vacant | July 24, 1993 – August 3, 1993 |
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| Jeanne Hopkins Lucas (Durham) |
Democratic | August 3, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Appointed to finish Hunt's term. Redistricted to the 20th district. | |||||
Single-member district
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Weinstein (Lumberton) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – September 30, 2009 |
Redistricted from the 30th district. Resigned. |
2003–2013 All of Robeson and Hoke counties.[5][6] |
| Vacant | September 30, 2009 – November 3, 2009 |
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 Michael Walters (Fairmont) |
Democratic | November 3, 2009 – January 1, 2015 |
Appointed to finish Weinstein's term. Retired. | |
| 2013–2023 All of Robeson and Columbus counties.[7][8][9] | ||||
| Jane Smith (Lumberton) |
Democratic | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2017 |
Lost re-election. | |
 Danny Britt (Lumberton) |
Republican | January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023 |
Redistricted to the 24th district. | |
 Lisa Grafstein (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – Present |
2023–Present Part of Wake County.[10][11] | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Scott Lassiter | 11,636 | 52.94% | |
| Republican | Vicki Harry | 10,345 | 47.06% | |
| Total votes | 21,981 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lisa Grafstein (incumbent) | 64,074 | 50.21% | |
| Republican | Scott Lassiter | 59,829 | 46.89% | |
| Libertarian | Susan Hogarth | 3,700 | 2.90% | |
| Total votes | 127,603 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lisa Grafstein | 11,931 | 66.59% | |
| Democratic | Patrick Buffkin | 5,987 | 33.41% | |
| Total votes | 17,918 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Bankert | 5,230 | 52.23% | |
| Republican | Jeff Werner | 4,783 | 47.77% | |
| Total votes | 10,013 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lisa Grafstein | 50,937 | 62.34% | ||
| Republican | David Bankert | 28,001 | 34.27% | ||
| Libertarian | Michael C. Munger | 2,769 | 3.39% | ||
| Total votes | 81,707 | 100% | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Danny Britt (incumbent) | 45,264 | 63.56% | |
| Democratic | Barbara Yates-Lockamy | 25,949 | 36.44% | |
| Total votes | 71,213 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Campbell | 14,803 | 69.20% | |
| Democratic | Bobbie Jacobs-Ghaffar | 6,588 | 30.80% | |
| Total votes | 21,391 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Danny Britt (incumbent) | 31,106 | 62.50% | |
| Democratic | John Campbell | 18,661 | 37.50% | |
| Total votes | 49,767 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Danny Britt | 34,126 | 54.98% | |
| Democratic | Jane Smith (incumbent) | 27,940 | 45.02% | |
| Total votes | 62,066 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jane Smith | 9,510 | 47.32% | |
| Democratic | Marcus W. Williams | 5,496 | 27.34% | |
| Democratic | David Ayers | 2,735 | 13.61% | |
| Democratic | Beverly Collins Hall | 2,358 | 11.73% | |
| Total votes | 20,099 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jane Smith | 24,076 | 62.78% | |
| Republican | Bernard White | 14,276 | 37.22% | |
| Total votes | 38,352 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Walters (incumbent) | 46,974 | 72.55% | |
| Republican | W. Bernard White Jr. | 17,770 | 27.45% | |
| Total votes | 64,744 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Walters (incumbent) | 13,559 | 68.87% | |
| Democratic | Ben Clark | 6,129 | 31.13% | |
| Total votes | 19,688 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Michael Walters (incumbent) | 22,728 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,728 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Weinstein (incumbent) | 17,477 | 61.17% | |
| Democratic | Ben Clark | 11,095 | 38.83% | |
| Total votes | 28,572 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Weinstein (incumbent) | 45,776 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 45,776 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Weinstein (incumbent) | 11,884 | 65.04% | |
| Democratic | Ben Clark | 6,389 | 34.96% | |
| Total votes | 18,273 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Weinstein (incumbent) | 15,992 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,992 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Weinstein (incumbent) | 37,829 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 37,829 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Weinstein (incumbent) | 21,602 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,602 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wib Gulley (incumbent) | 82,509 | 37.54% | |
| Democratic | Jeanne Hopkins Lucas (incumbent) | 76,064 | 34.61% | |
| Republican | Wallace Bradsher | 52,113 | 23.71% | |
| Libertarian | Sean Haugh | 9,102 | 4.14% | |
| Total votes | 219,788 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State Senate District 13, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ↑ J.D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State Senate 1973-1974". Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ J.D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State Senate Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ↑ "1992 Senate Base Plan #6" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim Senate Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Elections" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ↑ "2003 Senate Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ↑ "Rucho Senate 2" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ↑ "2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-2 Senate" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2023-146 Senate" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
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