North Carolina's 42nd Senate district
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American legislative district
Demographics63% White
12% Black
10% Hispanic
10% Asian
5% Multiracial
12% Black
10% Hispanic
10% Asian
5% Multiracial
Population(2023)211,718
| North Carolina's 42nd State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 63% White 12% Black 10% Hispanic 10% Asian 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 211,718 | ||
North Carolina's 42nd Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Woodson Bradley since 2025.[1]
Since 2023, the district has covered part of Mecklenburg County. The district overlaps with the 100th, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, and 105th state house districts.
District officeholders since 1993
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1993. | 1993–2003 All of Graham, Cherokee, Clay, and Polk counties. Parts of Macon, Jackson, Transylvania, Haywood, Henderson, and Buncombe counties.[2] | |||
| Bob Carpenter (Franklin) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted from the 29th district. Redistricted to the 50th district. | |
| James Forrester (Stanley) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005 |
Redistricted from the 39th district. Redistricted to the 41st district. |
2003–2005 All of Lincoln County. Parts of Gaston and Catawba Counties.[3] |
 Austin Allran (Hickory) |
Republican | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2015 |
Redistricted from the 44th district. Retired. |
2005–2013 All of Catawba County. Part of Iredell County.[4] |
| 2013–2023 All of Catawba and Alexander counties.[5][6][7] | ||||
 Andy Wells (Hickory) |
Republican | January 1, 2015 – July 27, 2020 |
Retired to run for Lieutenant Governor and resigned early. | |
| Vacant | July 27, 2020 - August 15, 2020 |
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 Dean Proctor (Hickory) |
Republican | August 15, 2020 – January 1, 2023 |
Appointed to finish Wells' term. Redistricted to the 45th district. | |
 Rachel Hunt (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2025 |
Retired to run for Lieutenant Governor. | 2023–Present Part of Mecklenburg County.[8][9] |
 Woodson Bradley (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 2025 – Present |
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Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Stacie McGinn | 11,336 | 51.72% | |
| Republican | Jaime Daniell | 10,584 | 48.28% | |
| Total votes | 21,920 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Woodson Bradley | 62,260 | 50.08% | |
| Republican | Stacie McGinn | 62,051 | 49.92% | |
| Total votes | 124,311 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Cheryl Russo | 6,775 | 50.51% | |
| Republican | Scott Stone | 6,638 | 49.49% | |
| Total votes | 13,413 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Rachel Hunt | 47,621 | 54.96% | |
| Republican | Cheryl Russo | 39,024 | 45.04% | |
| Total votes | 86,645 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Proctor | 12,993 | 52.29% | |
| Republican | Mark Hollo | 11,857 | 47.71% | |
| Total votes | 24,850 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Proctor (incumbent) | 72,228 | 71.27% | |
| Democratic | Tina R. Miles | 29,111 | 28.73% | |
| Total votes | 101,339 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Wells (incumbent) | 9,018 | 47.46% | |
| Republican | Mark Hollo | 6,506 | 34.24% | |
| Republican | Ryan Huffman | 2,236 | 11.77% | |
| Republican | Dustin Long | 1,241 | 6.53% | |
| Total votes | 19,001 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Wells (incumbent) | 44,323 | 66.31% | |
| Democratic | Ric Vandett | 22,522 | 33.69% | |
| Total votes | 66,845 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Wells (incumbent) | 69,301 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 69,301 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Andy Wells | 31,869 | 59.49% | |
| Democratic | Patrice "Pat" Hensley | 21,703 | 40.51% | |
| Total votes | 53,572 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph "Jody" Inglefield | 7,166 | 67.15% | |
| Democratic | Bivins Hollar | 3,505 | 32.85% | |
| Total votes | 10,671 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Austin Allran (incumbent) | 54,128 | 64.53% | |
| Democratic | Joseph "Jody" Inglefield | 29,757 | 35.47% | |
| Total votes | 83,885 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Austin Allran (incumbent) | 37,429 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 37,429 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Austin Allran (incumbent) | 10,464 | 65.46% | |
| Republican | Kitty Barnes | 5,522 | 34.54% | |
| Total votes | 15,986 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Austin Allran (incumbent) | 59,574 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 59,574 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Austin Allran (incumbent) | 22,671 | 55.87% | |
| Democratic | Lyndon Helton | 17,906 | 44.13% | |
| Total votes | 40,577 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Austin Allran (incumbent) | 51,623 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 51,623 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Forrester (incumbent) | 9,625 | 80.46% | |
| Republican | Ronald Pope | 2,337 | 19.54% | |
| Total votes | 11,962 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | James Forrester (incumbent) | 36,478 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 36,478 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Carpenter (incumbent) | 7,115 | 69.35% | |
| Republican | D. Kim Talbot | 1,652 | 16.10% | |
| Republican | Dan West | 1,492 | 14.54% | |
| Total votes | 10,259 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bob Carpenter (incumbent) | 52,299 | 90.04% | |
| Libertarian | Larry R. Gavel | 5,788 | 9.96% | |
| Total votes | 58,087 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State Senate District 42, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ↑ "1992 Senate Base Plan #6" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim Senate Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Elections" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ↑ "2003 Senate Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ↑ "Rucho Senate 2" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
- ↑ "2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 24, 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 18, 2025.
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