North Carolina's 29th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics46% White
30% Black
13% Hispanic
6% Asian
4% Multiracial
30% Black
13% Hispanic
6% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2020)94,338
| North Carolina's 29th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 46% White 30% Black 13% Hispanic 6% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2020) | 94,338 | ||
North Carolina's 29th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Vernetta Alston since 2020.[1]
Since 2003, the district has included part of Durham County. The district overlaps with the 20th and 22nd Senate districts.
District officeholders since 1985
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Decker (Walkertown) |
Republican | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted to the 84th district. | 1985–1993 Parts of Guilford and Forsyth counties.[2] |
 Joanne Bowie (Greensboro) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted from the 27th district. Redistricted to the 57th district. |
1993–2003 Part of Guilford County.[3] |
| Paul Miller (Durham) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – July 7, 2006 |
Redistricted from the 23rd district. Resigned. |
2003–Present Part of Durham County.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] |
| Vacant | July 7, 2006 – July 11, 2006 | |||
 Larry Hall (Durham) |
Democratic | July 11, 2006 – January 11, 2017 |
Appointed to finish Miller's term. Resigned. | |
| Vacant | January 11, 2017 – February 15, 2017 | |||
 MaryAnn Black (Durham) |
Democratic | February 15, 2017 – March 25, 2020 |
Appointed to finish Hall's term. Died. | |
| Vacant | March 25, 2020 – April 13, 2020 | |||
 Vernetta Alston (Durham) |
Democratic | April 13, 2020 – Present |
Appointed to finish Black's term. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vernetta Alston (incumbent) | 47,945 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 47,945 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vernetta Alston (incumbent) | 35,220 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 35,220 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Vernetta Alston (incumbent) | 44,930 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 44,930 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | MaryAnn Black (incumbent) | 32,757 | 88.15% | |
| Republican | Charles Becker | 4,402 | 11.85% | |
| Total votes | 37,159 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall (incumbent) | 39,607 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 39,607 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall (incumbent) | 22,667 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,667 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall (incumbent) | 38,181 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 38,181 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall (incumbent) | 18,130 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 18,130 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall (incumbent) | 31,254 | 90.73% | |
| Libertarian | Justin Lallinger | 3,219 | 9.27% | |
| Total votes | 34,473 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall | 2,190 | 29.82% | |
| Democratic | Sandy Ogburn | 1,917 | 26.10% | |
| Democratic | Mary D. Jacobs | 1,552 | 21.13% | |
| Democratic | T. Brock Winslow | 1,099 | 14.96% | |
| Democratic | Angela V. Langley | 586 | 7.98% | |
| Total votes | 7,344 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall | 1,633 | 55.47% | |
| Democratic | Sandy Ogburn | 1,311 | 44.53% | |
| Total votes | 2,944 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Hall (incumbent) | 13,295 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 13,295 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Miller (incumbent) | 27,249 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,249 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Paul Miller (incumbent) | 15,152 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,152 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joanne Bowie (incumbent) | 25,045 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,045 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 29, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- ↑ "NC State House 029". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 13, 2022.