North Carolina's 47th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics18% White
25% Black
7% Hispanic
1% Asian
46% Native American
3% Multiracial
25% Black
7% Hispanic
1% Asian
46% Native American
3% Multiracial
Population(2024)83,771
| North Carolina's 47th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 18% White 25% Black 7% Hispanic 1% Asian 46% Native American 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 83,771 | ||
North Carolina's 47th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican John Lowery since October 17, 2025. The seat was previously held by his brother Jarrod Lowery from 2023 to 2025.[1]
Since 2005, the district has included part of Robeson County. The district overlaps with the 24th Senate district.
District officeholders
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1983. | ||||
| Ray Charles Fletcher (Valdese) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1993 |
1983–2003 Part of Burke County.[2][3] | |
 Walt Church (Valdese) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 86th district. | |
 Ronnie Sutton (Pembroke) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2011 |
Redistricted from the 85th district. Lost re-nomination. |
2003–2005 Parts of Hoke and Robeson counties.[4] |
| 2005–Present Part of Robeson County.[5][6][7][8][9][10] | ||||
 Charles Graham (Lumberton) |
Democratic | January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2023 |
Retired to run for Congress. | |
 Jarrod Lowery (Pembroke) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – October 7, 2025 |
Resigned to accept job in the Trump Administration. | |
| Vacant | October 7, 2025 – October 17, 2025 |
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 John Lowery (Lumberton) |
Republican | October 17, 2025 – Present |
Appointed to finish his Brother's term. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jarrod Lowery (incumbent) | 20,428 | 64.63% | |
| Democratic | Eshonda Hooper | 11,182 | 35.37% | |
| Total votes | 31,610 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Townsend | 3,355 | 63.82% | |
| Democratic | Aminah Ghaffar | 1,902 | 36.18% | |
| Total votes | 5,257 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jarrod Lowery | 1,310 | 70.05% | |
| Republican | Mickey Biggs | 560 | 29.95% | |
| Total votes | 1,870 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jarrod Lowery | 11,386 | 60.76% | |
| Democratic | Charles Townsend | 7,353 | 39.24% | |
| Total votes | 18,739 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham (incumbent) | 14,470 | 52.44% | |
| Republican | Olivia Oxendine | 13,126 | 47.56% | |
| Total votes | 27,596 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jarrod Lowery | 572 | 59.83% | |
| Republican | Tom Norton | 384 | 40.17% | |
| Total votes | 956 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham (incumbent) | 11,496 | 58.91% | |
| Republican | Jarrod Lowery | 8,018 | 41.09% | |
| Total votes | 19,514 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham (incumbent) | 5,634 | 58.39% | |
| Democratic | Randall Jones | 4,015 | 41.61% | |
| Total votes | 9,649 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham (incumbent) | 17,366 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,366 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham (incumbent) | 9,978 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 9,978 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham (incumbent) | 18,322 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 18,322 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham | 4,544 | 51.04% | |
| Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 4,358 | 48.96% | |
| Total votes | 8,902 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles Graham | 7,865 | 66.83% | |
| Republican | Brawleigh Jason Graham | 3,903 | 33.17% | |
| Total votes | 11,768 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 6,932 | 59.53% | |
| Democratic | Charles Graham | 4,713 | 40.47% | |
| Total votes | 11,645 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 17,238 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,238 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 5,791 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 5,791 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 15,224 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,224 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 7,031 | 73.18% | |
| Republican | Christopher Lowry | 2,577 | 26.82% | |
| Total votes | 9,608 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Walt Church (incumbent) | 12,102 | 58.55% | |
| Republican | Earl A. Cook | 8,567 | 41.45% | |
| Total votes | 20,669 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 47, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
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- ↑ "NC State House 047". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 18, 2022.