North Carolina's 57th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics43% White
38% Black
9% Hispanic
5% Asian
1% Other
5% Multiracial
38% Black
9% Hispanic
5% Asian
1% Other
5% Multiracial
Population(2024)91,856
| North Carolina's 57th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 43% White 38% Black 9% Hispanic 5% Asian 1% Other 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 91,856 | ||
North Carolina's 57th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It is currently represented by Democrat Tracy Clark, who was appointed by the Guilford County Democratic Party following Ashton Clemmons's resignation on August 5, 2024.[1][2]
Since 2003, the district has included part of Guilford County. The district overlaps with the 26th and 28th Senate districts.
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1985. | ||||
| LeRoy Page Spoon Jr. (Charlotte) |
Republican | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1987 |
Redistricted from the 36th district. | 1985–2003 Part of Mecklenburg County.[3][4] |
| Harry Clinton Grimmer (Charlotte) |
Republican | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1993 |
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![](#/media/File:Representative_Constance_K._"Connie"_Wilson.gif) Connie Wilson (Charlotte) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 104th district. | |
 Joanne Bowie (Greensboro) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005 |
Redistricted from the 29th district. Lost re-election. |
2003–Present Parts of Guilford County.[5][6][7] |
 Pricey Harrison (Greensboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2019 |
Redistricted to the 61st district. | |
 Ashton Clemmons (Greensboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 2019 – August 5, 2024 |
Resigned. | |
| Vacant | August 5, 2024 – August 6, 2024 |
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 Tracy Clark (Greensboro) |
Democratic | August 6, 2024 – Present |
Appointed to finish Clemmons's term. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tracy Clark (incumbent) | 31,986 | 68.14% | |
| Republican | Janice Davis | 14,955 | 31.86% | |
| Total votes | 46,941 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ashton Clemmons (incumbent) | 20,186 | 55.07% | |
| Republican | Michelle C. Bardsley | 16,467 | 44.93% | |
| Total votes | 36,653 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ashton Clemmons (incumbent) | 31,138 | 68.34% | |
| Republican | Chris Meadows | 14,427 | 31.66% | |
| Total votes | 45,565 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ashton Clemmons | 22,443 | 67.57% | ||
| Republican | Troy Lawson | 10,773 | 32.43% | ||
| Total votes | 33,216 | 100% | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 31,518 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,518 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 3,837 | 68.55% | |
| Democratic | Jim Kee | 1,760 | 31.45% | |
| Total votes | 5,597 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 17,577 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,577 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 32,020 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 32,020 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 1,645 | 72.31% | |
| Republican | Wendell H. Sawyer | 630 | 27.69% | |
| Total votes | 2,275 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 10,664 | 55.69% | |
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 8,485 | 44.31% | |
| Total votes | 19,149 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 25,769 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,769 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ron Styers | 528 | 64.47% | |
| Republican | Joseph W. Rahenkamp Sr. | 291 | 35.53% | |
| Total votes | 819 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 9,897 | 63.05% | |
| Republican | Ron Styers | 5,799 | 36.95% | |
| Total votes | 15,696 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pricey Harrison | 16,606 | 56.65% | |
| Republican | Joanne Bowie (incumbent) | 12,707 | 43.35% | |
| Total votes | 29,313 | 100% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joanne Bowie (incumbent) | 20,388 | 84.41% | |
| Libertarian | Walter Sperko | 3,766 | 15.59% | |
| Total votes | 24,154 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Connie Wilson (incumbent) | 23,278 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,278 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 57, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Greensboro businesswoman selected by Guilford County Democrats to replace outgoing state representative". Fox 8. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
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