North Carolina's 16th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics76% White
10% Black
8% Hispanic
1% Asian
4% Multiracial
10% Black
8% Hispanic
1% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2020)89,194
| North Carolina's 16th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 76% White 10% Black 8% Hispanic 1% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2020) | 89,194 | ||
North Carolina's 16th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Carson Smith since 2019.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included all of Pender County, as well as part of Onslow County. The district overlaps with the 6th and 9th Senate districts.
District officeholders since 1993
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel DeVane (Raeford) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 18, 1994 |
Resigned. | 1993–2003 Parts of Robeson, Cumberland, Moore, Hoke, and Scotland counties.[2] |
| Vacant | January 18, 1994 – February 4, 1994 |
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 Douglas Yongue (Laurinburg) |
Democratic | February 4, 1994 – January 1, 2003 |
Appointed to finish DeVane's term. Redistricted to the 46th district. | |
 Carolyn Justice (Hampstead) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 |
Retired. | 2003–2005 All of Pender County. Part of New Hanover County.[3] |
| 2005–2013 Parts of Pender and New Hanover counties.[4] | ||||
| Chris Millis (Hampstead) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – September 15, 2017 |
Resigned. | 2013–2019 All of Pender County. Part of Onslow County.[5] |
| Vacant | September 15, 2017 – September 26, 2017 |
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| Bob Muller (Hampstead) |
Republican | September 26, 2017 – January 1, 2019 |
Appointed to finish Millis' term. Retired. | |
 Carson Smith (Hampstead) |
Republican | January 1, 2019 – Present |
2019–2023 All of Pender County. Part of Columbus County.[6][7] | |
| 2023–Present All of Pender County. Part of Onslow County.[8][9] | ||||
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carson Smith (incumbent) | 36,170 | 70.84% | |
| Democratic | Frances Lakey | 14,892 | 29.16% | |
| Total votes | 51,062 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carson Smith (incumbent) | 23,902 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,902 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carson Smith (incumbent) | 30,161 | 64.40% | |
| Democratic | Debbi Fintak | 16,674 | 35.60% | |
| Total votes | 46,835 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carson Smith | 18,146 | 59.32% | |
| Democratic | John Johnson | 12,443 | 40.68% | |
| Total votes | 30,589 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Millis (incumbent) | 23,649 | 66.98% | |
| Democratic | Steve Unger | 11,656 | 33.02% | |
| Total votes | 35,305 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Millis (incumbent) | 14,049 | 66.46% | |
| Democratic | Steve Unger | 7,091 | 33.54% | |
| Total votes | 21,140 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Millis | 4,357 | 64.75% | |
| Republican | Timothy "Tim" Thomas | 1,509 | 22.43% | |
| Republican | Jeff Howell | 863 | 12.83% | |
| Total votes | 6,729 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Millis | 22,254 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,254 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justice (incumbent) | 21,630 | 69.89% | |
| Democratic | Franklin (F. D.) Rivenbark | 9,320 | 30.11% | |
| Total votes | 30,950 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justice (incumbent) | 33,154 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 33,154 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justice (incumbent) | 14,918 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 14,918 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justice (incumbent) | 3,326 | 60.68% | |
| Republican | Rick Catlin | 2,155 | 39.32% | |
| Total votes | 5,481 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justice (incumbent) | 25,427 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,427 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jack C. Barnes | 1,837 | 36.74% | |
| Democratic | FD Rivenbark | 1,831 | 36.62% | |
| Democratic | Dwight Strickland | 1,332 | 26.64% | |
| Total votes | 5,000 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justice | 2,412 | 73.65% | |
| Republican | David R. Greene Sr. | 863 | 26.35% | |
| Total votes | 3,275 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Carolyn Justice | 11,338 | 55.92% | ||
| Democratic | Jack C. Barnes | 8,476 | 41.81% | ||
| Libertarian | Robert J. Smith | 460 | 2.27% | ||
| Total votes | 20,274 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Douglas Yongue (incumbent) | 11,871 | 64.24% | |
| Republican | C. Linwood Faulk | 6,608 | 35.76% | |
| Total votes | 18,479 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 16, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
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- ↑ "NC State House 016". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 6, 2022.