North Carolina's 40th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics71% White
11% Black
7% Hispanic
6% Asian
4% Multiracial
11% Black
7% Hispanic
6% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2024)87,815
| North Carolina's 40th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Demographics | 71% White 11% Black 7% Hispanic 6% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 87,815 | ||
North Carolina's 40th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It had been represented by Democrat Phil Rubin since 2025. Rubin was appointed to complete the term of Joe John, who resigned and then died in 2025.[1][2]
Since 2003, the district has included part of northwestern 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 | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1967. | ||||||||||||
| Loyd Mullinax (Newton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1969 |
Julius Reid Poovey (Hickory) |
Republican | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1969 |
1967–1973 All of Catawba County.[3] | ||||||
| Robert Quincy Beard (Newton) |
Republican | January 1, 1969 – January 1, 1973 |
Redistricted to the 37th district. | G. Hunter Warlick (Hickory) |
Republican | January 1, 1969 – January 1, 1973 |
Redistricted to the 37th district. | |||||
| Robert Falls (Shelby) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1981 |
Redistricted from the 43rd district. | Jack Hunt (Lattimore) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1977 |
Bob Jones (Forest City) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1979 |
Redistricted from the 43rd district. | 1973–1983 All of Cleveland, Rutherford, and Polk counties.[4] | |
| Edith Ledford Lutz (Lawndale) |
Democratic | January 1, 1977 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 48th district. | |||||||||
| Jack Hunt (Lattimore) |
Democratic | January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 48th district. | |||||||||
| Bob Jones (Forest City) |
Democratic | January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1983 |
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| Margaret Hayden (Sparta) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1985 |
Redistricted from the 28th district. | David Diamont (Pilot Mountain) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1995 |
Redistricted from the 28th district. | J. Worth Gentry (King) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1985 |
1983–1993 All of Ashe, Alleghany, and Surry Counties. Parts of Watauga and Stokes counties.[5] | |
| James Cole (Boone) |
Republican | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1987 |
J. Marshall Hall (King) |
Republican | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1987 |
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| Wade Wilmoth (Boone) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1989 |
Judy Hunt (Blowing Rock) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – July 1, 1993 |
Resigned. | ||||||
| William Wilson (Boone) |
Republican | January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1991 |
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| Wade Wilmoth (Boone) |
Democratic | January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1995 |
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| 1993–2003 All of Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, and Stokes counties.[6] | ||||||||||||
| Vacant | July 1, 1993 – October 21, 1993 |
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| Anderson Cromer (King) |
Democratic | October 21, 1993 – January 1, 1995 |
Appointed to finish Hunt's term. | |||||||||
| Gene Wilson (Boone) |
Republican | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 82nd district. | .jpg) William Hiatt (Mount Airy) |
Republican | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 91st district and retired. |  Rex Baker (King) |
Republican | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 91st district. | |
Single-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rick Eddins (Raleigh) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2007 |
Redistricted from the 65th district. Lost re-nomination. |
2003–Present Part of Wake County.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13] |
 Marilyn Avila (Raleigh) |
Republican | January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2017 |
Lost re-election. | |
 Joe John (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 1, 2017 – January 21, 2025 |
Resigned.[14] | |
| Vacant | January 21, 2025 – January 29, 2025 |
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 Phil Rubin (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 29, 2025 – Present |
Appointed to finish John's term. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John (incumbent) | 32,983 | 62.32% | |
| Republican | Jerry Doliner | 18,332 | 34.64% | |
| Libertarian | Mike Munger | 1,612 | 3.05% | |
| Total votes | 52,927 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John (incumbent) | 5,520 | 74.10% | |
| Democratic | Marguerite Creel | 1,929 | 25.90% | |
| Total votes | 7,449 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John (incumbent) | 24,630 | 54.78% | |
| Republican | Marilyn Avila | 19,224 | 42.75% | |
| Libertarian | Michael Nelson | 1,111 | 2.47% | |
| Total votes | 44,965 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John (incumbent) | 31,837 | 56.47% | |
| Republican | Gerard Falzon | 24,545 | 43.53% | |
| Total votes | 56,382 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John (incumbent) | 24,193 | 51.24% | |
| Republican | Marilyn Avila | 21,256 | 45.02% | |
| Libertarian | David Ulmer | 1,767 | 3.74% | |
| Total votes | 47,216 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe John | 23,786 | 50.41% | |
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 23,402 | 49.59% | |
| Total votes | 47,188 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 16,120 | 54.30% | |
| Democratic | Margaret E. Broadwell | 13,567 | 45.70% | |
| Total votes | 29,687 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 22,613 | 53.86% | |
| Democratic | William "Watt" Jones | 17,541 | 41.78% | |
| Libertarian | Ron Reale | 1,828 | 4.35% | |
| Total votes | 41,982 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 27,686 | 62.88% | |
| Democratic | Violet Rhinehart | 16,345 | 37.12% | |
| Total votes | 44,031 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Stan Morse | 7,353 | 54.82% | |
| Democratic | Sam Hart Brewer | 6,061 | 45.18% | |
| Total votes | 13,414 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 35,764 | 56.68% | |
| Democratic | Stan Morse | 27,336 | 43.32% | |
| Total votes | 63,100 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila | 2,029 | 65.62% | |
| Republican | Rick Eddins (incumbent) | 1,063 | 34.38% | |
| Total votes | 3,092 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Marilyn Avila | 20,556 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 20,556 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Eddins (incumbent) | 3,069 | 50.40% | |
| Republican | David S. Robinson | 3,020 | 49.60% | |
| Total votes | 6,089 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Eddins (incumbent) | 29,528 | 62.14% | |
| Democratic | Joe O’Shaughnessy | 16,848 | 35.46% | |
| Libertarian | Andrew Hatchell | 1,143 | 2.41% | |
| Total votes | 47,519 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Rick Eddins (incumbent) | 18,194 | 85.10% | |
| Libertarian | Scott Quint | 3,186 | 14.90% | |
| Total votes | 21,380 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Hiatt (incumbent) | 5,951 | 30.41% | |
| Republican | Gene Wilson (incumbent) | 5,317 | 27.17% | |
| Republican | Rex Baker (incumbent) | 4,798 | 24.52% | |
| Republican | John Brady | 1,928 | 9.85% | |
| Republican | Larry Joseph Wood II | 1,575 | 8.05% | |
| Total votes | 19,569 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Hiatt (incumbent) | 44,155 | 23.90% | |
| Republican | Gene Wilson (incumbent) | 42,337 | 22.92% | |
| Republican | Rex Baker (incumbent) | 42,110 | 22.79% | |
| Democratic | Bert Wood | 30,224 | 16.36% | |
| Democratic | Daniel Hense | 25,915 | 14.03% | |
| Total votes | 184,741 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 40, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ "NC Rep. Joe John, who served in state judicial, administrative and legislative roles, dies after battle with cancer". WRAL. January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1967 to 1972". Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1973 to 1982". Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ↑ WRAL (January 20, 2025). "NC Rep. Joe John of Raleigh, facing terminal cancer diagnosis, resigns from state legislature". WRAL.com. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
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