North Carolina's 48th Senate district
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American legislative district
Demographics81% White
5% Black
10% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Other
3% Multiracial
5% Black
10% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Other
3% Multiracial
Population(2023)201,926
| North Carolina's 48th State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 81% White 5% Black 10% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Other 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2023) | 201,926 | ||
North Carolina's 48th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Republican Tim Moffitt since 2023.[1]
Since 2023, the district has covered all of Henderson counties, Polk, and Rutherford counties. The district overlaps with the 111th, 113th, and 117th state house districts.
District officeholders since 2003
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 2003. | 2003–2013 All of Polk and Henderson counties. Part of Buncombe County.[2][3] | |||
 Tom Apodaca (Hendersonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – July 15, 2016 |
Resigned. | |
| 2013–2023 All of Transylvania and Henderson counties. Part of Buncombe County.[4][5][6] | ||||
| Vacant | July 15, 2016 - August 19, 2016 |
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 Chuck Edwards (Flat Rock) |
Republican | August 19, 2016 – January 1, 2023 |
Appointed to finish Apodaca's term. Retired to run for Congress. | |
 Tim Moffitt (Hendersonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
2023–Present All of Henderson, Polk, and Rutherford counties.[7][8] | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Moffitt (incumbent) | 73,373 | 63.93% | |
| Democratic | Chris Walters | 41,399 | 36.07% | |
| Total votes | 114,772 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Moffitt | 54,223 | 64.79% | |
| Democratic | Jay Carey | 29,466 | 35.21% | |
| Total votes | 83,689 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Caskey | 12,795 | 49.75% | |
| Democratic | Cristal Figueroa | 8,535 | 33.18% | |
| Democratic | Najah Underwood | 4,390 | 17.07% | |
| Total votes | 25,720 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Edwards (incumbent) | 68,197 | 58.90% | |
| Democratic | Brian Caskey | 47,580 | 41.10% | |
| Total votes | 115,777 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Edwards (incumbent) | 49,073 | 56.26% | |
| Democratic | Norm Bossert | 38,147 | 43.74% | |
| Total votes | 87,220 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Edwards | 16,655 | 56.18% | |
| Republican | Lisa Carpenter Baldwin | 10,032 | 33.84% | |
| Republican | Dennis Justice | 2,957 | 9.98% | |
| Total votes | 29,644 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chuck Edwards (incumbent) | 61,455 | 62.04% | |
| Democratic | Norman Bossert | 37,596 | 37.96% | |
| Total votes | 99,051 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent) | 37,664 | 57.42% | |
| Democratic | Rick Wood | 27,925 | 42.58% | |
| Total votes | 65,589 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent) | 18,950 | 72.92% | |
| Republican | Fremont V. Brown III | 7,039 | 27.08% | |
| Total votes | 25,989 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent) | 62,736 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 62,736 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent) | 43,457 | 65.94% | |
| Democratic | Chris Dixon | 22,447 | 34.06% | |
| Total votes | 65,904 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent) | 64,183 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 64,183 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent) | 41,210 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 41,210 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent) | 47,832 | 61.99% | |
| Democratic | Matthew C. Rogers | 29,327 | 38.01% | |
| Total votes | 77,159 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca | 6,182 | 34.72% | |
| Republican | Grady H. Hawkins | 4,636 | 26.04% | |
| Republican | Ralph Ledford | 4,081 | 22.92% | |
| Republican | Jesse Ledbetter | 2,905 | 16.32% | |
| Total votes | 17,804 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Apodaca | 32,685 | 66.74% | |
| Democratic | Robert Cogburn Burris | 16,291 | 33.26% | |
| Total votes | 48,976 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ↑ "State Senate District 48, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Interim Senate Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Elections" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 15, 2022.
- ↑ "2003 Senate Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Rucho Senate 2" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 Senate Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ↑ "2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 16, 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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