North Carolina's 15th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics65% White
12% Black
15% Hispanic
2% Asian
5% Multiracial
12% Black
15% Hispanic
2% Asian
5% Multiracial
Population(2020)91,163
| North Carolina's 15th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 65% White 12% Black 15% Hispanic 2% Asian 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2020) | 91,163 | ||
North Carolina's 15th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Phil Shepard since 2011.[1]
Since 2003, the district has included part of Onslow County. The district overlaps with the 6th Senate district.
District officeholders since 1989
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Mercer (Chadbourn) |
Democratic | January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted to the 14th district and retired. | 1989–1993 All of Columbus County.[2] |
 Sam Ellis (Garner) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 39th district. | 1993–2003 Part of Wake County.[3] |
 Robert Grady (Jacksonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 |
Redistricted from the 80th district. Retired. |
2003–Present Parts of Onslow County.[4] |
 Phil Shepard (Jacksonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – Present |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 24,184 | 63.85% | |
| Democratic | Christopher Schulte | 11,799 | 31.15% | |
| Libertarian | Matthew Feehan | 1,894 | 5.00% | |
| Total votes | 37,877 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 14,512 | 68.06% | |
| Democratic | Christopher Schulte | 6,810 | 31.94% | |
| Total votes | 21,322 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 4,024 | 72.17% | |
| Republican | Mark Price | 1,552 | 27.83% | |
| Total votes | 5,576 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 17,818 | 69.49% | |
| Democratic | Carolyn F. Gomas | 7,824 | 30.51% | |
| Total votes | 25,642 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 9,076 | 66.38% | |
| Democratic | Dan Whitten | 4,596 | 33.62% | |
| Total votes | 13,672 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 13,273 | 69.60% | |
| Democratic | Dan Whitten | 5,797 | 30.40% | |
| Total votes | 19,070 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 3,282 | 79.31% | |
| Republican | Jim Morton | 856 | 20.69% | |
| Total votes | 4,138 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 8,221 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 8,221 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard (incumbent) | 12,111 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 12,111 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard | 1,311 | 43.88% | |
| Republican | Martin Aragona Jr. | 1,090 | 36.48% | |
| Republican | Tracey Louise Miller | 587 | 19.65% | |
| Total votes | 2,988 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Phil Shepard | 5,873 | 76.64% | |
| Unaffaliated | George Shaeffer | 1,790 | 23.36% | |
| Total votes | 7,663 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 1,474 | 63.53% | |
| Republican | George Shaeffer | 846 | 36.47% | |
| Total votes | 2,320 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 11,015 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,015 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 378 | 69.23% | |
| Republican | George Shaeffer | 168 | 30.77% | |
| Total votes | 546 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 3,920 | 61.88% | |
| Democratic | Jean Hawley | 2,415 | 38.12% | |
| Total votes | 6,335 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 9,196 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,196 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 8,988 | 70.81% | |
| Democratic | Jerome Willingham | 3,705 | 29.19% | |
| Total votes | 12,693 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Thomas Hunt | 2,035 | 51.77% | |
| Democratic | Isaac L. "Skip" Blaylock | 1,896 | 48.23% | |
| Total votes | 3,931 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Ellis (incumbent) | 21,286 | 58.60% | |
| Democratic | Thomas Hunt | 15,041 | 41.40% | |
| Total votes | 36,327 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 15, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
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