North Carolina's 52nd House district
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American legislative district
Demographics64% White
22% Black
7% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Native American
1% Other
4% Multiracial
22% Black
7% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Native American
1% Other
4% Multiracial
Population(2024)86,673
| North Carolina's 52nd State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Demographics | 64% White 22% Black 7% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Native American 1% Other 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 86,673 | ||
North Carolina's 52nd House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Ben Moss since 2023.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included all of Richmond County, as well as part of Moore County. The district overlaps with the 21st and 29th Senate districts.
District officeholders
Multi-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1983. | ||||||||
| Charles Millwee Beall (Clyde) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1999 |
 Liston Ramsey (Marshall) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 2001 |
Redistricted from the 44th district. Retired. |
1983–1993 All of Madison, Haywood, Jackson, and Swain counties. Parts of Graham County.[2] | |
| 1993–2003 All of Madison, Haywood, Swain, and Graham counties. Part of Jackson County.[3] | ||||||||
 Phil Haire (Sylva) |
Democratic | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 119th district. | |||||
 Margaret Carpenter (Waynesville) |
Republican | January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 118th district and lost re-election. | |||||
Single-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Richard Morgan (Eagle Springs) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2007 |
Redistricted from the 31st district Lost re-nomination. |
2003–2023 Part of Moore County.[4][5][6][7][8] |
| Joe Boylan (Pinehurst) |
Republican | January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2009 |
Lost re-nomination. | |
 Jamie Boles (Whispering Pines) |
Republican | January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2023 |
Lost re-nomination. | |
 Ben Moss (Rockingham) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
Redistricted from the 66th district. | 2023–Present All of Richmond County. Part of Moore County.[9][10] |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Moss (incumbent) | 25,835 | 61.07% | |
| Democratic | Jimmy Self | 16,466 | 38.93% | |
| Total votes | 42,301 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Moss (incumbent) | 3,688 | 53.34% | |
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 3,226 | 46.66% | |
| Total votes | 6,914 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Moss (incumbent) | 19,640 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 19,640 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 7,564 | 60.01% | |
| Republican | Bob Temme | 5,040 | 39.99% | |
| Total votes | 12,604 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 32,216 | 64.41% | |
| Democratic | Lowell Simon | 17,803 | 35.59% | |
| Total votes | 50,019 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 6,117 | 60.37% | |
| Republican | Ken Byrd | 4,015 | 39.63% | |
| Total votes | 10,132 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 22,438 | 62.71% | |
| Democratic | Lowell Simon | 13,342 | 37.29% | |
| Total votes | 35,780 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 8,288 | 53.75% | |
| Republican | John "JD" Zumwalt | 7,132 | 46.25% | |
| Total votes | 15,420 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 31,146 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,146 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 21,751 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,751 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 27,521 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,521 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles (incumbent) | 20,749 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 20,749 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles | 4,880 | 46.55% | |
| Republican | Lane Toomey | 2,970 | 28.33% | |
| Republican | Joe Boylan (incumbent) | 2,634 | 25.12% | |
| Total votes | 10,484 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jamie Boles | 27,727 | 65.89% | |
| Democratic | Betty Mangum | 14,355 | 34.11% | |
| Total votes | 42,082 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Boylan | 4,457 | 51.69% | |
| Republican | Richard Morgan (incumbent) | 4,166 | 48.31% | |
| Total votes | 8,623 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Boylan | 8,250 | 43.41% | |
| Independent | Gerald L. Galloway | 6,799 | 35.77% | |
| Independent | Manila G. "Bud" Shaver | 3,958 | 20.82% | |
| Total votes | 19,007 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Morgan (incumbent) | 4,376 | 51.49% | |
| Republican | Peggy Crutchfield | 4,122 | 48.51% | |
| Total votes | 8,498 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Morgan (incumbent) | 23,868 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,868 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Richard Morgan (incumbent) | 14,477 | 85.57% | |
| Libertarian | Todd Unkefer | 2,442 | 14.43% | |
| Total votes | 16,919 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 6,780 | 39.28% | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Enloe | 3,925 | 22.74% | |
| Democratic | W. Eric "Rick" Lee | 3,296 | 19.10% | |
| Democratic | Charles M. Starnes | 3,260 | 18.89% | |
| Total votes | 17,261 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 24,983 | 27.50% | |
| Republican | Margaret Carpenter | 23,485 | 25.85% | |
| Democratic | Mary Ann Enloe | 23,381 | 25.74% | |
| Republican | Jesse Sigmon | 18,998 | 20.91% | |
| Total votes | 90,847 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 52, 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 20, 2025.
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