North Carolina's 45th Senate district
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American legislative district
Demographics76% White
7% Black
10% Hispanic
3% Asian
4% Multiracial
7% Black
10% Hispanic
3% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2023)219,437
| North Carolina's 45th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 76% White 7% Black 10% Hispanic 3% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 219,437 | ||
North Carolina's 45th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Republican Mark Hollo since 2025.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included all of Catawba County, as well as part of Caldwell County. The district overlaps with the 87th, 89th, and 96th state house districts.
District officeholders since 2003
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 2003. | 2003–2005 All of Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany counties. Part of Wilkes County.[2] | |||
 Virginia Foxx (Banner Elk) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005 |
Redistricted from the 12th district. Retired to run for Congress. | |
| John Garwood (North Wilkesboro) |
Republican | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2007 |
Redistricted from the 30th district. Lost re-nomination. |
2005–2013 All of Watauga, Ashe, Wilkes, and Alexander counties.[3] |
.jpg) Steve Goss (Boone) |
Democratic | January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011 |
Lost re-election. | |
 Dan Soucek (Boone) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – April 8, 2016 |
Resigned. | |
| 2013–2019 All of Avery County, Caldwell, Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany counties.[4] | ||||
| Vacant | April 8, 2016 - April 27, 2016 |
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 Deanna Ballard (Blowing Rock) |
Republican | April 27, 2016 – January 1, 2023 |
Appointed to finish Soucek's term. Redistricted to the 47th district and lost re-nomination. | |
| 2019–2023 All of Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany, and Wilkes counties. Part of Surry County.[5][6] | ||||
 Dean Proctor (Hickory) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2025 |
Redistricted from the 42nd district. Retired. |
2023–Present All of Catawba County. Part of Caldwell County.[7][8] |
 Mark Hollo (Conover) |
Republican | January 1, 2025 – Present |
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Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Hollo | 16,390 | 60.40% | |
| Republican | Nancy Meek | 10,746 | 39.60% | |
| Total votes | 27,136 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Hollo | 80,033 | 70.28% | |
| Democratic | Kim Bost | 33,840 | 29.72% | |
| Total votes | 113,873 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dean Proctor (incumbent) | 61,327 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 61,327 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Deanna Ballard (incumbent) | 71,897 | 68.45% | |
| Democratic | Jeanne Supin | 33,139 | 31.55% | |
| Total votes | 105,036 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Deanna Ballard (incumbent) | 8,403 | 53.59% | |
| Republican | Shirley Randleman (incumbent) | 7,276 | 46.41% | |
| Total votes | 15,679 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Deanna Ballard (incumbent) | 48,998 | 65.08% | |
| Democratic | Wes Luther | 26,293 | 34.92% | |
| Total votes | 75,291 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Deanna Ballard | 13,546 | 53.00% | |
| Republican | Ken Boham | 12,013 | 47.00% | |
| Total votes | 25,559 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Deanna Ballard (incumbent) | 56,758 | 65.00% | |
| Democratic | Art Sherwood | 30,559 | 35.00% | |
| Total votes | 87,317 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Soucek (incumbent) | 33,165 | 60.18% | |
| Democratic | Jim Sponenberg | 21,941 | 39.82% | |
| Total votes | 55,106 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Soucek (incumbent) | 17,384 | 65.43% | |
| Republican | George Robinson | 9,186 | 34.57% | |
| Total votes | 26,570 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Soucek (incumbent) | 50,848 | 60.71% | |
| Democratic | Roy J. Carter | 32,913 | 39.29% | |
| Total votes | 83,761 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Soucek | 6,356 | 52.69% | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Elmore | 5,708 | 47.31% | |
| Total votes | 12,064 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Soucek | 34,777 | 59.96% | |
| Democratic | Steve Goss (incumbent) | 23,223 | 40.04% | |
| Total votes | 58,000 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jerry Butler | 7,655 | 53.82% | |
| Republican | Dwight Shook | 6,568 | 46.18% | |
| Total votes | 14,223 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Goss (incumbent) | 46,014 | 53.90% | |
| Republican | Jerry Butler | 39,349 | 46.10% | |
| Total votes | 85,363 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Blust | 7,572 | 61.00% | |
| Republican | John Garwood (incumbent) | 4,842 | 39.00% | |
| Total votes | 12,414 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Steve Goss | 24,269 | 50.33% | |
| Republican | David Blust | 23,950 | 49.67% | |
| Total votes | 48,219 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Garwood (incumbent) | 47,005 | 61.69% | |
| Democratic | Jim Cain | 29,192 | 38.31% | |
| Total votes | 76,197 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Virginia Foxx (incumbent) | 32,971 | 61.81% | |
| Democratic | Mollie C. Laws | 18,602 | 34.87% | |
| Libertarian | Fran Grig | 1,768 | 3.31% | |
| Total votes | 53,341 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State Senate District 45, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Interim Senate Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Elections" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ "2003 Senate Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Rucho Senate 2" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ↑ "2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 18, 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 1, 2025.
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