North Carolina's 18th Senate district
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American legislative district
Demographics61% White
23% Black
9% Hispanic
3% Asian
4% Multiracial
23% Black
9% Hispanic
3% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2023)203,189
| North Carolina's 18th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 61% White 23% Black 9% Hispanic 3% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 203,189 | ||
North Carolina's 18th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Terence Everitt since 2025.[1]
Since 2023, the district has covered all of Granville County, as well as part of Wake County. The district overlaps with the 32nd, 34th, 35th, 39th, 40th, and 66th state house districts.
District officeholders since 1973
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ralph Scott (Haw River) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1981 |
Redistricted from the 17th district. Lost re-election. |
1973–1983 All of Alamance County.[2] |
| Cary Allred (Burlington) |
Republican | January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 21st district. | |
 R. C. Soles Jr. (Tabor City) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted from the 11th district. Redistricted to the 8th district. |
1983–1993 All of Bladen, Columbus, and Brunswick counties. Part of Cumberland County.[3][4] |
| 1993–2003 All of Columbus and Brunswick counties. Parts of Bladen and New Hanover counties.[5] | ||||
| Wib Gulley (Durham) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – March 19, 2004 |
Redistricted from the 13th district. Resigned. |
2003–2005 All of Person and Granville counties. Part of Durham County.[6] |
| Vacant | March 19, 2004 - April 21, 2004 | |||
| Ralph Hunt (Durham) |
Democratic | April 21, 2004 – January 1, 2005 |
Appointed to finish Gulley's term. Retired. | |
| Bob Atwater (Chapel Hill) |
Democratic | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2013 |
Redistricted to the 23rd district and retired. | 2005–2013 All of Chatham and Lee counties. Part of Durham County.[7] |
 Chad Barefoot (Wake Forest) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2019 |
Retired. | 2013–2023 All of Franklin County. Part of Wake County.[8][9][10] |
 John Alexander (Raleigh) |
Republican | January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 |
Redistricted from the 15th district. Retired. | |
 Sarah Crawford (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2023 |
Retired to run for State House. | |
 Mary Wills Bode (Oxford) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – November 21, 2024 |
Retired and resigned early. | 2023–Present All of Granville County. Part of Wake County.[11][12] |
| Vacant | November 21, 2024 – January 1, 2025 |
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 Terence Everitt (Wake Forest) |
Democratic | January 1, 2025 – Present |
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Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Terence Everitt | 59,667 | 48.47% | |
| Republican | Ashlee Bryan Adams | 59,539 | 48.36% | |
| Libertarian | Brad Hessel | 3,906 | 3.17% | |
| Total votes | 123,112 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | E. C. Sykes | 11,124 | 84.86% | |
| Republican | Dimitry Slabyak | 1,985 | 15.14% | |
| Total votes | 13,109 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mary Wills Bode | 42,783 | 51.36% | |
| Republican | E.C. Sykes | 38,296 | 45.97% | |
| Libertarian | Ryan Brown | 2,219 | 2.66% | |
| Total votes | 83,298 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Crawford | 21,630 | 74.23% | |
| Democratic | Angela F. Bridgman | 7,510 | 25.77% | |
| Total votes | 29,140 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry E. Norman | 7,116 | 51.31% | |
| Republican | Scott McKaig | 6,753 | 48.69% | |
| Total votes | 13,869 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Crawford | 67,912 | 52.08% | |
| Republican | Larry E. Norman | 57,890 | 44.40% | |
| Libertarian | Jason Loeback | 4,595 | 3.52% | |
| Total votes | 130,397 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Alexander (incumbent) | 51,794 | 49.90% | |
| Democratic | Mack Paul | 49,155 | 47.35% | |
| Libertarian | Brad Hessel | 2,855 | 2.75% | |
| Total votes | 103,804 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chad Barefoot (incumbent) | 57,121 | 55.34% | |
| Democratic | Gil Johnson | 46,105 | 44.66% | |
| Total votes | 103,226 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chad Barefoot (incumbent) | 34,646 | 52.89% | |
| Democratic | Sarah Crawford | 30,861 | 47.11% | |
| Total votes | 65,507 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chad Barefoot | 9,149 | 45.91% | |
| Republican | Michael Schriver | 8,028 | 40.29% | |
| Republican | Glen Bradley | 2,750 | 13.80% | |
| Total votes | 19,927 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chad Barefoot | 51,873 | 55.92% | |
| Democratic | Doug Berger (incumbent) | 40,897 | 44.08% | |
| Total votes | 92,770 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Atwater (incumbent) | 38,809 | 59.43% | |
| Republican | Roger Gerber | 26,488 | 40.57% | |
| Total votes | 65,297 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Atwater (incumbent) | 66,916 | 69.00% | |
| Republican | Roger Gerber | 30,063 | 31.00% | |
| Total votes | 96,979 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Atwater (incumbent) | 36,763 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 36,763 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Atwater | 9,244 | 52.19% | |
| Democratic | Paul D. Carrington | 6,605 | 37.29% | |
| Democratic | Tommy "Jr." Griffin | 1,862 | 10.51% | |
| Total votes | 17,711 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bob Atwater | 46,875 | 58.04% | |
| Republican | Christine Mumma | 32,709 | 40.50% | |
| Libertarian | Jon Guze | 1,186 | 1.47% | |
| Total votes | 80,770 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Wib Gulley (incumbent) | 27,335 | 46.23% | |
| Republican | Tom Davidson | 19,706 | 40.53% | |
| Libertarian | Mark Kitchens | 1,576 | 3.24% | |
| Total votes | 48,617 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | R. C. Soles Jr. (incumbent) | 39,389 | 79.52% | |
| Libertarian | John Evans | 10,147 | 20.48% | |
| Total votes | 49,536 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State Senate District 18, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ↑ J.D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State Senate 1973-1974". Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ J.D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State Senate 1983-1984". Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ J.D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State Senate Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ↑ "1992 Senate Base Plan #6" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim Senate Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Elections" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ "2003 Senate Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ "Rucho Senate 2" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ "2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-2 Senate" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2023-146 Senate" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
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