North Carolina's 5th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics53% White
36% Black
5% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
36% Black
5% Hispanic
1% Asian
1% Other
4% Multiracial
Population(2024)82,045
| North Carolina's 5th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 53% White 36% Black 5% Hispanic 1% Asian 1% Other 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 82,045 | ||
North Carolina's 5th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Bill Ward since 2023.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included all of Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, and Camden counties. The district overlaps with the 1st Senate district.
District officeholders
Multi-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1967. | ||||||||
| William Hill II (Wilmington) |
Democratic | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1969 |
George Clark Jr. (Wilmington) |
Republican | January 1, 1967 – January 1, 1969 |
Redistricted from the New Hanover County district. | 1967–1973 All of New Hanover County.[2] | |
| Howard Penton Jr. (Wilmington) |
Democratic | January 1, 1969 – January 1, 1973 |
Edward Snead (Wilmington) |
Democratic | January 1, 1969 – January 1, 1971 |
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| George Rountree III (Wilmington) |
Republican | January 1, 1971 – January 1, 1973 |
Redistricted to the 12th district and retired to run for State Senate. | |||||
| J. Guy Revelle Sr. (Conway) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1981 |
Roberts Jernigan Jr. (Ahoskie) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1981 |
Redistricted from the 6th district. | 1973–1983 All of Northampton, Bertie, Hertford, and Gates counties.[3] | |
| C. Melvin Creecy (Rich Square) |
Democratic | January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the single-member district. | John Gillam III (Windsor) |
Democratic | January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 6th district. | |
Single-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Melvin Creecy (Rich Square) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1987 |
Redistricted from the multi-member district. | 1983–1993 All of Northampton County. Parts of Bertie, Hertford, and Gates counties.[4] |
| Brewster Brown (Winton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1989 |
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 Howard Hunter Jr. (Ahoskie) |
Democratic | January 1, 1989 – January 7, 2007 |
Died. | |
| 1993-2003 All of Northampton and Gates counties. Parts of Bertie and Hertford counties.[5] | ||||
| 2003–2005 All of Bertie, Northampton, and Hertford counties.[6] | ||||
| 2005–2013 All of Bertie, Hertford, Gates, and Perquimans counties.[7] | ||||
| Vacant | January 7, 2007 – January 24, 2007 |
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 Annie Mobley (Ahoskie) |
Democratic | January 24, 2007 – January 1, 2015 |
Appointed to finish Hunter's term. Lost re-nomination. | |
| 2013–2019 All of Bertie, Hertford, and Gates counties. Part of Pasquotank County.[8] | ||||
 Howard Hunter III (Ahoskie) |
Democratic | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 |
Lost re-election. | |
| 2019–2023 All of Hertford, Gates, and Pasquotank counties.[9][10] | ||||
 Bill Ward (Elizabeth City) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
2023–Present All of Hertford, Gates, Pasquotank, and Camden counties.[11][12] | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Ward (incumbent) | 22,357 | 54.16% | |
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III | 18,924 | 45.84% | |
| Total votes | 41,281 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Ward | 3,359 | 68.27% | |
| Republican | Donald Kirkland | 1,561 | 31.73% | |
| Total votes | 4,920 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Ward | 15,784 | 53.83% | |
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III (incumbent) | 13,539 | 46.17% | |
| Total votes | 29,323 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III (incumbent) | 6,359 | 67.48% | |
| Democratic | Keith Rivers | 3,064 | 32.52% | |
| Total votes | 9,423 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III (incumbent) | 20,061 | 56.71% | |
| Republican | Donald Kirkland | 15,314 | 43.29% | |
| Total votes | 35,375 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III (incumbent) | 15,206 | 59.92% | |
| Republican | Phillip Smith | 10,172 | 40.08% | |
| Total votes | 25,378 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III (incumbent) | 25,961 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,961 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III | 5,248 | 58.89% | |
| Democratic | Annie Mobley (incumbent) | 3,664 | 41.11% | |
| Total votes | 8,912 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter III | 14,430 | 68.55% | |
| Republican | Sidney Pierce III | 6,620 | 31.45% | |
| Total votes | 21,050 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Annie Mobley (incumbent) | 7,351 | 60.77% | |
| Democratic | Linda L. Backburn | 4,746 | 39.23% | |
| Total votes | 12,097 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Annie Mobley (incumbent) | 27,458 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,458 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Annie Mobley (incumbent) | 11,850 | 58.99% | |
| Republican | Matthew "Matt" Peeler | 8,237 | 41.01% | |
| Total votes | 20,087 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Annie Mobley (incumbent) | 8,480 | 58.63% | |
| Democratic | Robert Richardson | 5,984 | 41.37% | |
| Total votes | 14,464 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Annie Mobley (incumbent) | 23,381 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,381 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter Jr. (incumbent) | 8,125 | 64.27% | |
| Republican | Kyle Jones | 4,516 | 35.73% | |
| Total votes | 12,641 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter Jr. (incumbent) | 5,724 | 66.70% | |
| Democratic | Fred Yates | 2,858 | 33.30% | |
| Total votes | 8,582 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter Jr. (incumbent) | 18,006 | 83.43% | |
| Libertarian | Larry Cooke, Jr. | 3,576 | 16.57% | |
| Total votes | 21,582 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard J. Hunter Jr. (incumbent) | 12,714 | 84.31% | |
| Libertarian | Larry Cooke | 2,366 | 15.69% | |
| Total votes | 15,080 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Howard Hunter Jr. (incumbent) | 16,341 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 16,341 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 5, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1967 to 1972". Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1973 to 1982". Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved April 30, 2026.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
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