North Carolina's 56th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics63% White
12% Black
9% Hispanic
11% Asian
4% Multiracial
12% Black
9% Hispanic
11% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2024)85,274
| North Carolina's 56th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 63% White 12% Black 9% Hispanic 11% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 85,274 | ||
North Carolina's 56th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Allen Buansi since his appointment on June 1, 2022.[1]
Since 2003, the district has included part of Orange County. The district overlaps with the 23rd Senate district.
District officeholders since 1985
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1985. | ||||
| Jo Graham Foster (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1993 |
Redistricted from the 36th district. | 1985–2003 Part of Mecklenburg County.[2][3] |
| Martha Alexander (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 106th district. | |
 Verla Insko (Chapel Hill) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – May 31, 2022 |
Redistricted from the 24th district. Retired and resigned early. |
2003–Present Part of Orange County.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] |
| Vacant | May 31, 2022 – June 1, 2022 |
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 Allen Buansi (Chapel Hill) |
Democratic | June 1, 2022 – Present |
Appointed to finish Insko's term. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allen Buansi (incumbent) | 39,459 | 86.29% | |
| Republican | Jeffrey Hoagland | 6,267 | 13.71% | |
| Total votes | 45,726 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allen Buansi | 7,715 | 51.54% | |
| Democratic | Jonah Garson | 7,253 | 48.46% | |
| Total votes | 14,968 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Allen Buansi (incumbent) | 32,064 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 32,064 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 20,389 | 85.64% | |
| Democratic | Joe Parrish | 3,418 | 14.36% | |
| Total votes | 23,807 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 38,428 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 38,428 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 32,286 | 86.15% | |
| Republican | Marcus Cooke | 4,235 | 11.30% | |
| Libertarian | Matthew P. Clements | 955 | 2.55% | |
| Total votes | 37,476 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 43,144 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 43,144 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 25,601 | 81.19% | |
| Republican | David "Dave" Pratt Carter | 5,932 | 18.81% | |
| Total votes | 31,533 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 35,173 | 77.44% | |
| Republican | Karrie Mead | 10,248 | 22.56% | |
| Total votes | 45,421 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 17,737 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,737 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 30,835 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 30,835 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 14,472 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 14,472 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 25,984 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,984 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 15,805 | 79.98% | |
| Libertarian | Will Shooter | 3,957 | 20.02% | |
| Total votes | 19,762 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 13,864 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 13,864 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 56, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- ↑ "NC State House 056". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 6, 2022.