North Carolina's 20th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics80% White
7% Black
6% Hispanic
2% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
7% Black
6% Hispanic
2% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
Population(2020)91,937
| North Carolina's 20th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 80% White 7% Black 6% Hispanic 2% Asian 1% Other 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2020) | 91,937 | ||
North Carolina's 20th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Ted Davis Jr. since 2021.[1]
Since 2013, the district has included part of New Hanover County. The district overlaps with the 7th Senate district.
District officeholders since 1983
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Billy Creech (Clayton) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted from the multi-member district. Redistricted to the 26th district. |
1993–2003 Parts of Franklin, Nash, and Johnston counties.[2] |
 Dewey Hill (Lake Waccamaw) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 |
Redistricted from the 14th district. Redistricted to the 46th district and retired. |
2003–2005 Parts of Columbus and Brunswick counties.[3] |
| 2005–2013 All of Columbus County. Part of Brunswick County.[4] | ||||
| Rick Catlin (Wilmington) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – August 15, 2016 |
Resigned. | 2013–Present Part of New Hanover County.[5][6][7][8][9] |
| Vacant | August 15, 2016 – August 29, 2016 |
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 Holly Grange (Wilmington) |
Republican | August 29, 2016 – January 1, 2021 |
Appointed to finish Catlin's term. Retired to run for Governor. | |
 Ted Davis Jr. (Wilmington) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – Present |
Redistricted from the 19th district. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Davis Jr. (incumbent) | 31,964 | 55.80% | |
| Democratic | Jonathan Berger | 25,319 | 44.20% | |
| Total votes | 57,283 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Davis Jr. (incumbent) | 19,075 | 51.14% | |
| Democratic | Amy Block DeLoach | 18,228 | 48.86% | |
| Total votes | 37,303 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Davis Jr. (incumbent) | 6,241 | 76.52% | |
| Republican | Justin LaNasa | 1,915 | 23.48% | |
| Total votes | 8,156 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ted Davis Jr. (incumbent) | 28,119 | 55.33% | |
| Democratic | Adam Ericson | 22,703 | 44.67% | |
| Total votes | 50,822 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Leslie Cohen | 2,105 | 47.52% | |
| Democratic | Gary K. Shipman | 1,999 | 45.12% | |
| Democratic | John Bauer | 326 | 7.36% | |
| Total votes | 4,430 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Holly Grange (incumbent) | 18,979 | 52.66% | |
| Democratic | Leslie Cohen | 17,062 | 47.34% | |
| Total votes | 36,041 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Holly Grange | 7,188 | 61.98% | |
| Republican | Tammy Covil | 4,409 | 38.02% | |
| Total votes | 11,597 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Holly Grange (incumbent) | 32,576 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 32,576 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Catlin (incumbent) | 16,844 | 62.16% | |
| Democratic | Betsy Jordan | 10,252 | 37.84% | |
| Total votes | 27,096 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Catlin | 25,282 | 64.07% | ||
| Democratic | Tom Gale | 14,179 | 35.93% | ||
| Total votes | 39,461 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 3,876 | 55.75% | |
| Democratic | Ken Waddell | 3,077 | 44.25% | |
| Total votes | 6,953 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 11,042 | 53.24% | |
| Republican | Tristan V. Patterson | 9,698 | 46.76% | |
| Total votes | 20,740 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 22,687 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,687 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 10,164 | 62.78% | |
| Republican | R. C. "Ray" Gilbert | 6,026 | 37.22% | |
| Total votes | 16,190 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 4,619 | 50.07% | |
| Democratic | Richard Wright | 4,606 | 49.93% | |
| Total votes | 9,225 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 19,158 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 19,158 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 14,340 | 82.42% | |
| Libertarian | Richard Hollembeak | 3,058 | 17.58% | |
| Total votes | 17,398 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Billy Creech (incumbent) | 17,023 | 60.40% | |
| Democratic | Richard Price | 11,162 | 39.60% | |
| Total votes | 28,185 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 20, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 7, 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 31, 2025.
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- ↑ "NC State House 020". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 7, 2022.