North Carolina's 25th Senate district
American legislative district
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North Carolina's 25th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Republican Amy Galey since 2023.[1]
Demographics63% White
17% Black
15% Hispanic
1% Asian
3% Multiracial
17% Black
15% Hispanic
1% Asian
3% Multiracial
Population(2023)221,006
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| Demographics | 63% White 17% Black 15% Hispanic 1% Asian 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 221,006 | ||
Geography
Since 2023, the district has included all of Alamance County, as well as part of Randolph County. The district overlaps with the 54th, 63rd, 64th, 70th, and 78th state house districts.
District officeholders
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hoyle (Dallas) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 43rd district. | 1993–2003 Parts of Gaston, Lincoln, and Cleveland counties.[2] |
| Bill Purcell (Laurinburg) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 |
Redistricted from the 17th district. Retired. |
2003–2013 All of Stanly, Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties.[3][4] |
| Gene McLaurin (Rockingham) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015 |
Lost re-election. | 2013–2019 All of Stanly, Anson, Richmond, and Scotland counties. Part of Rowan County.[5] |
 Tom McInnis (Ellerbe) |
Republican | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 |
Redistricted to the 21st district.[6] | |
| 2019–2023 All of Anson, Richmond, Moore, and Scotland counties.[7][8] | ||||
 Amy Galey (Burlington) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
Redistricted from the 24th district. | 2023–Present All of Alamance County. Part of Randolph County.[9][10] |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donna Vanhook | 7,162 | 76.14% | |
| Democratic | John Coleman | 2,244 | 23.86% | |
| Total votes | 9,406 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Galey (incumbent) | 67,762 | 60.25% | |
| Democratic | Donna Vanhook | 44,711 | 39.75% | |
| Total votes | 112,473 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Galey (incumbent) | 47,355 | 62.82% | |
| Democratic | Sean C. Ewing | 28,031 | 37.18% | |
| Total votes | 75,386 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent) | 60,152 | 59.15% | |
| Democratic | Helen Probst Mills | 41,546 | 40.85% | |
| Total votes | 101,698 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent)) | 8,911 | 60.98% | |
| Republican | Michelle Lexo | 5,701 | 39.02% | |
| Total votes | 14,612 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent) | 41,601 | 57.09% | |
| Democratic | Helen Probst Mills | 31,268 | 42.91% | |
| Total votes | 72,869 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis (incumbent) | 53,621 | 63.81% | |
| Democratic | Dannie M. Montgomery | 30,416 | 36.19% | |
| Total votes | 84,037 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom McInnis | 28,496 | 50.40% | |
| Democratic | Gene McLaurin (incumbent) | 26,632 | 47.10% | |
| Libertarian | P.H. Dawkins | 1,412 | 2.50% | |
| Total votes | 56,540 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gene McLaurin | 15,532 | 73.95% | |
| Democratic | Daniel Wilson | 5,471 | 26.05% | |
| Total votes | 21,003 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gene McIntyre | 11,680 | 72.56% | |
| Republican | Jack T. Benoy | 4,417 | 27.44% | |
| Total votes | 16,097 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Gene McLaurin | 44,560 | 53.01% | |
| Republican | Gene McIntyre | 39,506 | 46.99% | |
| Total votes | 84,066 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Purcell (incumbent) | 23,363 | 51.25% | |
| Republican | P. Jason Phibbs | 22,219 | 48.75% | |
| Total votes | 45,582 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Purcell (incumbent) | 18,206 | 64.09% | |
| Democratic | Betty Blue Gholston | 10,203 | 35.91% | |
| Total votes | 28,409 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Purcell (incumbent) | 42,760 | 60.84% | |
| Republican | Janice B. Abernathy | 27,519 | 39.16% | |
| Total votes | 70,279 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Purcell (incumbent) | 23,436 | 63.21% | |
| Republican | Douglas Bowen | 13,640 | 37.79% | |
| Total votes | 37,076 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Purcell (incumbent) | 37,319 | 81.53% | |
| Independent | Jerry Lineau Gattis (write-in) | 8,457 | 18.47% | |
| Total votes | 45,776 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Purcell (incumbent) | 24,178 | 57.63% | |
| Republican | Donald M. Dawkins | 17,778 | 42.37% | |
| Total votes | 41,956 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Hoyle (incumbent) | 29,337 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 29,337 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||