North Carolina's 2nd House district
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American legislative district
Demographics55% White
29% Black
10% Hispanic
2% Asian
4% Multiracial
29% Black
10% Hispanic
2% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2024)89,100
| North Carolina's 2nd State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 55% White 29% Black 10% Hispanic 2% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 89,100 | ||
North Carolina's 2nd House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Ray Jeffers since 2023.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included all of Person County, as well as part of Durham County. The district overlaps with the 22nd and 23rd Senate districts.
District officeholders
Multi-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1967. | ||||||||
| Bill Roberson Jr. (Washington) |
Democratic | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1973 |
Redistricted to the single-member district. | Archie Burrus (Manteo) |
Democratic | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1973 |
1967–1973 All of Beaufort, Washington, Tyrrell, Hyde, and Dare counties.[2] | |
Single-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Roberson Jr. (Washington) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1975 |
Redistricted from the multi-member district. | 1973–1983 All of Beaufort and Hyde counties.[3] |
| Howard Chapin (Washington) |
Democratic | January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1993 |
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| 1983–1993 All of Beaufort and Hyde counties. Part of Washington County.[4] | ||||
| Zeno Edwards (Washington) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1997 |
1993–2003 All of Beaufort and Hyde counties. Parts of Pitt and Craven counties.[5] | |
| Edwin Hardy (Washington) |
Republican | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 1999 |
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| Zeno Edwards (Washington) |
Democratic | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 6th district and retired. | |
| Bill Culpepper (Edenton) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 3, 2006 |
Redistricted from the 86th district. Resigned. |
2003–2005 All of Dare, Tyrrell, Perquimans, and Chowan counties. Part of Gates County.[6] |
| 2005–2013 All of Dare, Hyde, Washington, and Chowan counties.[7] | ||||
| Vacant | January 3, 2006 – January 27, 2006 |
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 Timothy Spear (Creswell) |
Democratic | January 27, 2006 – January 1, 2013 |
Appointed to finish Culpepper's term. Redistricted to the 6th district and retired. | |
 Winkie Wilkins (Roxboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015 |
Redistricted from the 55th district. Retired. |
2013–2023 All of Person County. Part of Granville County.[8][9][10] |
 Larry Yarborough (Roxboro) |
Republican | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 |
Lost re-election. | |
.jpg) Ray Jeffers (Roxboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – Present |
2023–Present All of Person County. Part of Durham County.[11][12] | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ray Jeffers (incumbent) | 28,332 | 57.58% | |
| Republican | Jason Chambers | 20,874 | 42.42% | |
| Total votes | 49,206 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ray Jeffers | 19,692 | 54.57% | |
| Republican | Larry Yarborough (incumbent) | 15,674 | 43.44% | |
| Libertarian | Gavin Bell | 718 | 1.99% | |
| Total votes | 36,084 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Yarborough (incumbent) | 25,928 | 60.40% | |
| Democratic | Cindy Deporter | 17,000 | 39.60% | |
| Total votes | 42,928 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Darryl D. Moss | 3,658 | 70.70% | |
| Democratic | Dora P. Bullock | 1,516 | 29.30% | |
| Total votes | 5,174 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Yarborough (incumbent) | 1,519 | 81.67% | |
| Republican | Jim McIlroy | 341 | 18.33% | |
| Total votes | 1,860 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Yarborough (incumbent) | 16,124 | 55.31% | |
| Democratic | Darryl D. Moss | 13,026 | 44.69% | |
| Total votes | 29,150 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Yarborough (incumbent) | 22,760 | 60.64% | |
| Democratic | Joe Parrish | 14,775 | 39.36% | |
| Total votes | 37,535 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ray Jeffers | 2,862 | 43.82% | |
| Democratic | Dalton L. Huff | 1,887 | 28.89% | |
| Democratic | Brent Groce | 1,782 | 27.29% | |
| Total votes | 6,531 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Yarborough | 1,755 | 66.83% | |
| Republican | Sandra Hendrick Berry | 483 | 18.39% | |
| Republican | Jon Greg Bass | 388 | 14.78% | |
| Total votes | 2,626 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Larry Yarborough | 13,423 | 56.68% | |
| Democratic | Ray Jeffers | 10,259 | 43.32% | |
| Total votes | 23,682 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Winkie Wilkins (incumbent) | 6,000 | 55.72% | |
| Democratic | Jim Crawford (incumbent) | 3,977 | 36.93% | |
| Democratic | Jason Jenkins | 791 | 7.35% | |
| Total votes | 10,768 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Timothy Karan | 2,821 | 58.89% | |
| Republican | Jon Gregory Bass | 1,969 | 41.11% | |
| Total votes | 4,790 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Winkie Wilkins (incumbent) | 20,398 | 56.68% | |
| Republican | Timothy Karan | 15,587 | 43.32% | |
| Total votes | 35,985 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy Spear (incumbent) | 12,733 | 54.88% | |
| Republican | Bob Steinburg | 10,467 | 45.12% | |
| Total votes | 23,200 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy Spear (incumbent) | 20,705 | 63.30% | |
| Republican | Chris East | 11,152 | 34.09% | |
| Libertarian | Jesse Mignogna | 852 | 2.60% | |
| Total votes | 32,709 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Timothy Spear (incumbent) | 12,193 | 68.73% | |
| Republican | Daniel M. Beall | 5,547 | 31.27% | |
| Total votes | 17,740 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Culpepper (incumbent) | 16,949 | 61.51% | |
| Republican | Daniel M. Beall | 10,607 | 38.49% | |
| Total votes | 27,556 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Culpepper (incumbent) | 11,867 | 63.45% | |
| Republican | Daniel M. Beall | 6,837 | 36.55% | |
| Total votes | 18,704 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Zeno Edwards (incumbent) | 12,843 | 54.85% | |
| Republican | Stan Deatherage | 10,570 | 45.15% | |
| Total votes | 23,413 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 2, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1967 to 1972". Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1973 to 1982". Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
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