North Carolina's 29th Senate district
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American legislative district
Demographics66% White
18% Black
11% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Native American
3% Multiracial
18% Black
11% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Native American
3% Multiracial
Population(2023)220,333
| North Carolina's 29th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 66% White 18% Black 11% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Native American 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 220,333 | ||
North Carolina's 29th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Republican Dave Craven since 2023.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included all of Montgomery, Richmond, and Anson counties, as well as parts of Randolph and Union counties. The district overlaps with the 52nd, 55th, 67th, 70th, and 78th state house districts.
District officeholders
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Plexico (Hendersonville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1997 |
Redistricted from the multi-member district. Resigned. |
1993–2003 All of Swain County. Parts of Macon, Jackson, Haywood, Transylvania, and Henderson counties.[2] |
| Vacant | January 1, 1997 – January 10, 1997 |
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| Thomas Jenkins (Franklin) |
Democratic | January 10, 1997 – January 1, 1999 |
Appointed to finish Plexico's term. Retired. | |
| Dan Robinson (Cullowhee) |
Democratic | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 50th district and lost re-election. | |
 Jerry Tillman (Archdale) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2019 |
Redistricted to the 26th district. | 2003–2013 All of Randolph and Montgomery counties.[3][4] |
| 2013–2019 All of Moore County. Part of Randolph County.[5] | ||||
 Eddie Gallimore (Thomasville) |
Republican | January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 |
Lost re-nomination. | 2019–2023 All of Davidson and Montgomery counties.[6][7] |
 Steve Jarvis (Lexington) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2023 |
Redistricted to the 30th district. | |
 Dave Craven (Asheboro) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
Redistricted from the 26th district. | 2023–Present All of Montgomery, Richmond, Anson counties. Parts of Randolph and Union counties.[8][9] |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Craven (incumbent) | 70,881 | 68.55% | |
| Democratic | Kevin Clark | 32,519 | 31.45% | |
| Total votes | 103,400 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Craven (incumbent) | 51,618 | 73.05% | |
| Democratic | Brooke Crump | 19,048 | 26.95% | |
| Total votes | 70,666 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Jarvis | 11,617 | 53.30% | |
| Republican | Eddie Gallimore (incumbent) | 10,179 | 46.70% | |
| Total votes | 21,796 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Jarvis | 74,210 | 74.49% | |
| Democratic | Duskin Lassiter | 25,409 | 25.51% | |
| Total votes | 99,619 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddie Gallimore | 11,775 | 55.48% | |
| Republican | Sam Watford | 9,448 | 44.52% | |
| Total votes | 21,223 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Eddie Gallimore | 46,974 | 71.64% | |
| Democratic | Cheraton Love | 18,594 | 28.36% | |
| Total votes | 65,568 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 71,648 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 71,648 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 41,100 | 70.86% | |
| Democratic | Tommy Davis | 16,901 | 29.14% | |
| Total votes | 58,001 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 18,285 | 67.10% | |
| Republican | John Marcum | 4,699 | 17.24% | |
| Republican | Tommy Davis | 4,266 | 15.66% | |
| Total votes | 27,250 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 65,000 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 65,000 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 31,791 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,791 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 45,614 | 68.00% | |
| Democratic | Ronald Franklin | 21,316 | 31.78% | |
| Write-in | 146 | 0.22% | ||
| Total votes | 67,076 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 24,005 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,005 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 5,144 | 59.80% | |
| Republican | Joe O. Shaw | 3,458 | 40.20% | |
| Total votes | 8,602 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman (incumbent) | 42,292 | 70.56% | |
| Democratic | Charles K. Moss | 17,644 | 29.44% | |
| Total votes | 59,936 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mac Whatley | 3,864 | 64.50% | |
| Democratic | Charles K. Moss | 2,127 | 35.50% | |
| Total votes | 5,991 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman | 6,616 | 46.26% | |
| Republican | Bob Crumley | 3,509 | 24.54% | |
| Republican | Joe O. Shaw | 3,314 | 23.17% | |
| Republican | Max Gardner Reece Jr. | 862 | 6.03% | |
| Total votes | 14,301 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Tillman | 24,972 | 64.64% | ||
| Democratic | Mac Whatley | 12,932 | 33.47% | ||
| Libertarian | Douglas Kania | 728 | 1.88% | ||
| Total votes | 38,632 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Robinson (incumbent) | 31,633 | 51.33% | |
| Republican | Judith C. Fraser | 29,991 | 48.67% | |
| Total votes | 61,624 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State Senate District 29, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
- ↑ "1992 Senate Base Plan #6" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim Senate Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Elections" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ↑ "2003 Senate Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Rucho Senate 2" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ↑ "2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 28, 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 17, 2025.
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- ↑ "NC State Senate 29". Our Campaigns. Retrieved May 28, 2022.