North Carolina's 3rd House district
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American legislative district
Demographics66% White
20% Black
6% Hispanic
3% Asian
1% Other
3% Multiracial
20% Black
6% Hispanic
3% Asian
1% Other
3% Multiracial
Population(2024)85,794
| North Carolina's 3rd State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 66% White 20% Black 6% Hispanic 3% Asian 1% Other 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 85,794 | ||
North Carolina's 3rd House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Steve Tyson since 2021.[1]
Since 2019, the district has included part of Craven County. The district overlaps with the 3rd Senate district.
District officeholders
Multi-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1967. | ||||||||||||
| Nelson Taylor (Morehead City) |
Democratic | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1969 |
James Sugg (New Bern) |
Democratic | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1969 |
Ruffin Godwin (New Bern) |
Democratic | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1971 |
Redistricted from the Craven County district. | 1967–1973 All of Carteret, Craven, and Pamlico counties.[2] | ||
| Henry Boshamer (Morehead City) |
Democratic | January 1, 1969 – January 1, 1971 |
Chris Barker Jr. (New Bern) |
Democratic | January 1, 1969 – January 1, 1987 |
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| Ronald Earl Mason (Beaufort) |
Democratic | January 1, 1971 – January 1, 1973 |
Redistricted to the 4th district. | Joe Bright (Vanceboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 1971 – January 1, 1981 |
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| Daniel Lilley (Kinston) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted from the 9th district. | 1973–1983 All of Lenoir, Jones, Craven, and Pamlico counties.[3] | ||||||||
| Gerald Anderson (Bridgeton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1993 |
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| 1983–1993 All of Lenoir, Craven, and Pamlico counties.[4] | ||||||||||||
 Bev Perdue (New Bern) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1991 |
Retired to run for State Senate. | |||||||||
| William Wainwright (Havelock) |
Democratic | January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted to the 79th district. | |||||||||
Single-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nichols (New Bern) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1999 |
Lost re-election. | 1993–2003 Parts of Craven and Pamlico counties.[5] |
 Scott Thomas (New Bern) |
Democratic | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2001 |
Retired to run for State Senate. | |
 Alice Graham Underhill (New Bern) |
Democratic | January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2003 |
Lost re-election. | |
 Michael Gorman (Trent Woods) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005 |
Lost re-nomination. | 2003–2013 All of Pamlico County. Part of Craven County.[6][7] |
Alice Graham Underhill (New Bern) |
Democratic | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2011 |
Lost re-election. | |
 Norman Sanderson (Minnesott Beach) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2013 |
Retired to run for State Senate. | |
 Michael Speciale (New Bern) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2021 |
Retired. | 2013–2019 All of Pamlico County. Parts of Craven and Beaufort counties.[8] |
| 2019–Present Part of Craven County.[9][10][11][12] | ||||
 Steve Tyson (New Bern) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – Present |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Linda Moore | 1,948 | 38.56% | |
| Democratic | Dorothea Downing White | 1,820 | 36.03% | |
| Democratic | Cynthia Evans-Robinson | 1,284 | 25.42% | |
| Total votes | 5,052 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Tyson (incumbent) | 29,825 | 61.68% | |
| Democratic | Linda Moore | 18,530 | 38.32% | |
| Total votes | 48,355 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Tyson (incumbent) | 23,739 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,739 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Tyson | 4,445 | 52.58% | |
| Republican | Jim Kohr | 1,783 | 21.09% | |
| Republican | Eric Queen | 1,474 | 17.44% | |
| Republican | Guy D. Smith | 751 | 8.88% | |
| Total votes | 8,453 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steve Tyson | 22,585 | 60.78% | |
| Democratic | Dorothea Downing White | 14,575 | 39.22% | |
| Total votes | 37,160 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Barbara Lee | 2,451 | 67.65% | |
| Democratic | Charles Dudley | 1,172 | 32.35% | |
| Total votes | 3,623 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale (incumbent) | 2,947 | 57.25% | |
| Republican | Eric Queen | 2,201 | 42.75% | |
| Total votes | 5,148 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale (incumbent) | 14,068 | 54.90% | |
| Democratic | Barbara Lee | 10,874 | 42.44% | |
| Libertarian | T. Lee Horne III | 683 | 2.67% | |
| Total votes | 25,625 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale (incumbent) | 23,273 | 64.81% | |
| Democratic | Marva Fisher Baldwin | 12,638 | 35.19% | |
| Total votes | 35,911 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale (incumbent) | 14,584 | 58.09% | |
| Democratic | Whit Whitley | 10,524 | 41.91% | |
| Total votes | 25,108 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 4,090 | 58.45% | |
| Republican | Wayne Langston | 1,613 | 23.05% | |
| Republican | Clayton Tripp | 1,294 | 18.49% | |
| Total votes | 6,997 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 20,811 | 59.24% | |
| Democratic | Robert B. Clayton | 14,320 | 40.76% | |
| Total votes | 35,131 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norman Sanderson | 14,620 | 63.69% | |
| Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill (incumbent) | 7,859 | 34.24% | |
| Libertarian | Herb Sobel | 477 | 2.08% | |
| Total votes | 22,956 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Norman Sanderson | 2,708 | 57.20% | |
| Republican | Renee Sisk | 2,026 | 42.80% | |
| Total votes | 4,734 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill (incumbent) | 16,943 | 49.92% | |
| Republican | Norman Sanderson | 16,173 | 47.65% | |
| Libertarian | Herb Sobel | 825 | 2.43% | |
| Total votes | 33,941 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 1,384 | 63.54% | |
| Republican | Michael Gorman | 794 | 36.46% | |
| Total votes | 2,178 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill (incumbent) | 10,772 | 55.70% | |
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 8,568 | 44.30% | |
| Total votes | 19,340 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 1,559 | 44.67% | |
| Republican | Michael Gorman (incumbent) | 1,334 | 38.22% | |
| Republican | John M. Nichols | 453 | 12.98% | |
| Republican | Kirby R. Braxton | 144 | 4.13% | |
| Total votes | 3,490 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill | 15,156 | 51.18% | |
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 13,947 | 47.10% | |
| Libertarian | Herbert M. Sobel | 509 | 1.72% | |
| Total votes | 29,612 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Gorman | 2,388 | 55.25% | |
| Republican | Joyce Hill King | 1,028 | 23.79% | |
| Republican | Michael Speciale | 906 | 20.96% | |
| Total votes | 4,322 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Gorman | 10,777 | 50.43% | |
| Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill (incumbent) | 10,594 | 49.57% | |
| Total votes | 21,371 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill | 10,329 | 46.18% | |
| Republican | John M. Nichols | 9,099 | 40.68% | |
| Independent | Bill Harper | 2,937 | 13.13% | |
| Total votes | 22,365 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 3, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1967 to 1972". Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ 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 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 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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