North Carolina's 54th House district
American legislative district
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North Carolina's 54th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Robert Reives since 2014.[1]
Demographics69% White
10% Black
14% Hispanic
2% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
10% Black
14% Hispanic
2% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
Population(2024)87,043
| North Carolina's 54th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 69% White 10% Black 14% Hispanic 2% Asian 1% Other 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 87,043 | ||
Geography
Since 2023, the district has included all of Chatham County, as well as part of Randolph County. The district overlaps with the 20th and 25th Senate districts.
District officeholders since 1985
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1985. | ||||
| John Bell McLaughlin (Newell) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1997 |
1985–2003 Part of Mecklenburg County.[2][3] | |
 Drew Saunders (Huntersville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 99th district. | |
 Joe Hackney (Chapel Hill) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 |
Redistricted from the 24th district. Retired. |
2003–2005 All of Chatham County. Part of Orange County.[4] |
| 2005–2013 All of Chatham County. Parts of Orange and Moore counties.[5] | ||||
| Deb McManus (Siler City) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – December 11, 2013 |
Resigned. | 2013–2019 All of Chatham County. Part of Lee County.[6] |
| Vacant | December 11, 2013 – January 29, 2014 |
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.jpg) Robert Reives (Goldston) |
Democratic | January 29, 2014 – Present |
Appointed to finish McManus' term. | |
| 2019–2023 All of Chatham County. Part of Durham County.[7][8] | ||||
| 2023–Present All of Chatham County. Part of Randolph County.[9][10] | ||||
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Reives (incumbent) | 29,910 | 54.76% | |
| Republican | Joe Godfrey | 24,714 | 45.24% | |
| Total votes | 54,624 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Walter Petty | 4,443 | 64.25% | |
| Republican | Craig Kinsey | 2,472 | 35.75% | |
| Total votes | 6,915 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Reives (incumbent) | 23,105 | 55.29% | |
| Republican | Walter Petty | 18,684 | 44.71% | |
| Total votes | 41,789 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Reives (incumbent) | 37,825 | 61.22% | |
| Republican | George T. Gilson Jr. | 23,957 | 38.78% | |
| Total votes | 61,782 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Reives (incumbent) | 29,664 | 63.27% | |
| Republican | Jay Stobbs | 17,219 | 36.73% | |
| Total votes | 46,883 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Reives (incumbent) | 24,773 | 57.20% | |
| Republican | Wesley Seawell | 18,534 | 42.80% | |
| Total votes | 43,307 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Reives (incumbent) | 5,739 | 68.35% | |
| Democratic | Barry E. Burns | 2,657 | 31.65% | |
| Total votes | 8,396 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert Reives (incumbent) | 16,875 | 56.19% | |
| Republican | Andy Wilkie | 13,156 | 43.81% | |
| Total votes | 30,031 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deb McManus | 7,447 | 59.20% | |
| Democratic | Jeff Starkweather | 5,132 | 40.80% | |
| Total votes | 12,579 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Deb McManus | 22,159 | 56.10% | |
| Republican | Cathy Wright | 17,339 | 43.90% | |
| Total votes | 39,498 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 18,048 | 57.45% | |
| Republican | Cathy Wright | 13,368 | 42.55% | |
| Total votes | 31,416 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 31,212 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,212 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 15,649 | 69.78% | |
| Republican | Alvin Reed | 6,776 | 30.22% | |
| Total votes | 22,425 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 24,939 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,939 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 18,508 | 86.22% | |
| Libertarian | Frederick Blackburn | 2,957 | 13.78% | |
| Total votes | 21,465 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Drew Saunders (incumbent) | 20,097 | 55.19% | |
| Republican | Wes Southern | 16,319 | 44.81% | |
| Total votes | 36,416 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||