North Carolina's 34th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics64% White
16% Black
13% Hispanic
3% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
16% Black
13% Hispanic
3% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
Population(2024)91,711
| North Carolina's 34th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Demographics | 64% White 16% Black 13% Hispanic 3% Asian 1% Other 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 91,711 | ||
North Carolina's 34th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Tim Longest since 2023.[1]
Since 2003, the district has included part of Wake County. The district overlaps with the 15th, 16th, and 18th Senate districts.
District officeholders
Multi-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1967. | ||||||||||||||||
| Samuel Troxell (Rockwell) |
Republican | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1971 |
Austin Mitchell (Kannapolis) |
Republican | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1973 |
Redistricted to the 31st district. | 1967–1973 All of Rowan County.[2] | |||||||||
| Robie Nash (Salisbury) |
Democratic | January 1, 1971 – January 1, 1973 |
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| Bill Stevens (Lenoir) |
Republican | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1975 |
John Walter Brown (Elkin) |
Republican | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1975 |
Redistricted from the 38th district. | Jeter Haynes (Jonesville) |
Republican | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1975 |
Redistricted from the 38th district. | 1973–1983 All of Caldwell, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties.[3] | |||||
| Ralph Prestwood (Lenoir) |
Democratic | January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1977 |
James Edwards (Granite Falls) |
Democratic | January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1979 |
 George Holmes (Hamptonville) |
Republican | January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1977 |
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| Eugene White (Hudson) |
Democratic | January 1, 1977 – January 1, 1981 |
Albert Martin (Boonville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1977 – January 1, 1979 |
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| John Walter Brown (Elkin) |
Republican | January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 41st district. | George Holmes (Hamptonville) |
Republican | January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 41st district. | |||||||||
 George Robinson (Cedar Rock) |
Republican | January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 46th district. | |||||||||||||
| Dwight Quinn (Kannapolis) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1987 |
Redistricted from the 33rd district. | Betty Dorton Thomas (Concord) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1985 |
Redistricted from the 33rd district. | Robert Slaughter (Albemarle) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1985 |
Joe Hudson (Waxhaw) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1987 |
1983–1993 All of Cabarrus, Stanly, and Union counties.[4] | ||
 Coy Privette (Kannapolis) |
Republican | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted to the 90th district and retired to run for Congress. | Tim Tallent (Concord) |
Republican | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted to the 81st district. | |||||||||
| William Alexander (Kannapolis) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1989 |
Bobby Barbee Sr. (Locust) |
Republican | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted to the 82nd district. | ||||||||||
| H. Clayton Loflin (Monroe) |
Republican | January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1993 |
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Single-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Griffin (Monroe) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1995 |
Lost re-election. | 1993–2003 Part of Union County.[5] |
 Fern Shubert (Marshville) |
Republican | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 1999 |
Lost re-election. | |
| O. Max Melton (Monroe) |
Democratic | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2001 |
Lost re-election. | |
Fern Shubert (Marshville) |
Republican | January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 73rd district and retired to run for State Senate. | |
 Don Munford (Raleigh) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005 |
Lost re-election. | 2003–Present Part of Wake County.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12] |
 Grier Martin (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2013 |
Retired. | |
 Deborah Ross (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – June 1, 2013 |
Redistricted from the 38th district. Resigned. | |
Grier Martin (Raleigh) |
Democratic | June 1, 2013 – July 8, 2022 |
Appointed to finish Ross's term. Resigned. | |
| Vacant | July 8, 2022 – July 15, 2022 |
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| Jack Nichols (Raleigh) |
Democratic | July 15, 2022 – January 1, 2023 |
Appointed to finish Martin's term.[13] Retired. | |
 Tim Longest (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – Present |
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Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tim Longest (incumbent) | 33,839 | 75.79% | |
| Libertarian | Ed George | 10,808 | 24.21% | |
| Total votes | 44,647 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ashley Seshul | 3,907 | 70.79% | |
| Republican | Joshua Jordan | 1,612 | 29.21% | |
| Total votes | 5,519 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tim Longest[17] | 24,413 | 60.27% | |
| Republican | Ashley Seshul | 14,853 | 36.67% | |
| Libertarian | Kat McDonald | 1,240 | 3.06% | |
| Total votes | 40,506 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 31,784 | 56.53% | |
| Republican | Ronald L. Smith | 21,989 | 39.11% | |
| Libertarian | Michael C. Munger | 2,449 | 4.36% | |
| Total votes | 56,222 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 26,348 | 65.51% | |
| Republican | Catherine Whiteford | 12,903 | 32.08% | |
| Libertarian | Cap Hayes | 970 | 2.41% | |
| Total votes | 40,221 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 31,335 | 67.56% | |
| Republican | Bill Morris | 15,049 | 32.44% | |
| Total votes | 46,384 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 22,929 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,929 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deborah Ross (incumbent) | 32,206 | 97.37% | |
| Write-in | 521 | 1.58% | ||
| Independent | Apryl Major (write-in) | 348 | 1.05% | |
| Total votes | 33,075 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Henion | 1,637 | 45.40% | |
| Republican | Brian Tinga | 1,231 | 34.14% | |
| Republican | J. H. Ross | 495 | 13.73% | |
| Republican | Jamie Earp | 243 | 6.74% | |
| Total votes | 3,606 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 15,234 | 54.17% | |
| Republican | Steve Henion | 12,886 | 45.83% | |
| Total votes | 28,120 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 24,065 | 59.91% | |
| Republican | J. H. Ross | 16,102 | 40.09% | |
| Total votes | 40,167 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 13,596 | 59.13% | |
| Republican | J. H. Ross | 9,396 | 40.87% | |
| Total votes | 22,992 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Munford (incumbent) | 3,833 | 76.01% | |
| Republican | J. H. Ross | 1,210 | 23.99% | |
| Total votes | 5,043 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Grier Martin | 18,755 | 51.09% | |
| Republican | Don Munford (incumbent) | 17,952 | 48.91% | |
| Total votes | 36,707 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Munford | 3,688 | 62.96% | |
| Republican | Albert Nelson Nunn | 1,948 | 33.25% | |
| Republican | J. H. Ross | 222 | 3.79% | |
| Total votes | 5,858 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Don Munford | 15,998 | 57.82% | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Barnett | 10,767 | 38.91% | |
| Libertarian | Victor Marks | 905 | 3.27% | |
| Total votes | 27,670 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fern Shubert | 1,900 | 71.81% | |
| Republican | Ed Price | 746 | 28.19% | |
| Total votes | 2,646 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Fern Shubert | 13,117 | 53.71% | |
| Democratic | O. Max Melton (incumbent) | 11,306 | 46.29% | |
| Total votes | 24,423 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 34, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1967 to 1972". Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1973 to 1982". Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 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 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Representative Jack Nichols (Dem)". North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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