North Carolina's 59th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics61% White
24% Black
7% Hispanic
3% Asian
5% Multiracial
24% Black
7% Hispanic
3% Asian
5% Multiracial
Population(2024)93,332
| North Carolina's 59th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Demographics | 61% White 24% Black 7% Hispanic 3% Asian 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 93,332 | ||
North Carolina's 59th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives.[1] The district is currently represented by Republican Alan Branson, who was appointed following the resignation of Jon Hardister.[2]
Since 2003, the district has included part of Guilford County. The district overlaps with the 26th, 27th, and 28th Senate districts.
District officeholders
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1985. | ||||
| James Franklin Richardson (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1987 |
Retired to run for State Senate. | 1985–2003 Part of Mecklenburg County.[3][4] |
| Pete Cunningham (Charlotte) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 107th district. | |
 Maggie Jeffus (Greensboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2013 |
Redistricted from the 89th district. Redistricted to the 57th district and retired. |
2003–Present Parts of Guilford County.[5][6][7] |
 Jon Hardister (Whitsett) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – April 8, 2024 |
Retired to run for Labor Commissioner. Resigned. | |
| Vacant | April 8, 2024 – April 16, 2024 |
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 Alan Branson (Julian) |
Republican | April 16, 2024 – Present |
Appointed to finish Hardister's term. | |
Election results
2026
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elma Hairston | 4,649 | 59.26% | |
| Democratic | C. Bradley Hunt II | 3,196 | 40.74% | |
| Total votes | 7,845 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Branson (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Elma Hairston | |||
| Total votes | 100% | |||
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Branson | 7,245 | 70.39% | |
| Republican | Allen Chappell | 3,047 | 29.61% | |
| Total votes | 10,292 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Branson (incumbent) | 30,609 | 55.18% | |
| Democratic | Tanneshia Dukes | 24,859 | 44.82% | |
| Total votes | 55,468 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sherrie Young | 4,478 | 74.35% | |
| Democratic | Eddie Aday | 1,545 | 25.65% | |
| Total votes | 6,023 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 19,558 | 56.33% | |
| Democratic | Sherrie Young | 15,163 | 43.67% | |
| Total votes | 34,721 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 5,644 | 79.88% | |
| Republican | Allen Chappell | 1,422 | 20.12% | |
| Total votes | 7,066 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 28,474 | 52.26% | |
| Democratic | Nicole Quick | 26,016 | 47.74% | |
| Total votes | 54,500 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 2,692 | 68.83% | |
| Republican | Mark McDaniel | 1,013 | 25.90% | |
| Republican | Karen C. Albright | 206 | 5.27% | |
| Total votes | 3,911 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 22,119 | 56.65% | |
| Democratic | Steven A. Buccini | 16,924 | 43.35% | |
| Total votes | 39,043 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 28,980 | 60.32% | |
| Democratic | Scott A. Jones | 19,060 | 39.68% | |
| Total votes | 48,040 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister (incumbent) | 19,784 | 60.20% | |
| Democratic | Scott Jones | 11,925 | 36.29% | |
| Libertarian | Paul Meinhart | 1,155 | 3.51% | |
| Total votes | 32,864 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 6,737 | 57.97% | |
| Republican | Sharon Kasica | 3,538 | 30.44% | |
| Republican | Timothy Cook | 1,347 | 11.59% | |
| Total votes | 11,622 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Hardister | 32,872 | 100% | ||
| Total votes | 32,872 | 100% | |||
| Republican win (new seat) | |||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) | 11,928 | 52.65% | |
| Republican | Thersea Yon | 10,729 | 47.35% | |
| Total votes | 22,657 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) | 25,193 | 64.17% | |
| Republican | Jim Rumley | 14,066 | 35.83% | |
| Total votes | 39,259 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) | 10,044 | 59.48% | |
| Republican | Jim Rumley | 6,843 | 40.52% | |
| Total votes | 16,887 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) | 18,327 | 57.33% | |
| Republican | Jim Rumley | 12,884 | 40.30% | |
| Libertarian | Allison N. Jaynes | 759 | 2.37% | |
| Total votes | 31,970 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Alan Hawkes | 1,488 | 53.35% | |
| Republican | Patrick Tillman | 1,301 | 46.65% | |
| Total votes | 2,789 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) | 12,175 | 54.39% | |
| Republican | Alan Hawkes | 9,553 | 42.68% | |
| Libertarian | Allison Jaynes | 656 | 2.93% | |
| Total votes | 22,384 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Pete Cunningham (incumbent) | 13,658 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 13,658 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 59, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ↑ "Branson chosen to fill NC House seat following Hardister resignation". Greensboro News & Record. Retrieved April 9, 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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