North Carolina's 66th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics48% White
28% Black
13% Hispanic
5% Asian
1% Other
5% Multiracial
28% Black
13% Hispanic
5% Asian
1% Other
5% Multiracial
Population(2024)94,720
| North Carolina's 66th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 48% White 28% Black 13% Hispanic 5% Asian 1% Other 5% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 94,720 | ||
North Carolina's 66th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Democrat Sarah Crawford since 2023.[1]
Since 2023, the district has included part of Wake County. The district overlaps with the 14th, 15th, and 18th Senate districts.
District officeholders
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1985. | ||||
| Annie Brown Kennedy (Winston-Salem) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1995 |
Redistricted from the 39th district. | 1985–2003 Part of Forsyth County.[2][3] |
| Larry Womble (Winston-Salem) |
Democratic | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 71st district. | |
| Wayne Sexton (Eden) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005 |
Redistricted from the 73rd district. Redistricted to the 65th district and lost re-election. |
2003–2005 Part of Rockingham County.[4] |
 Melanie Wade Goodwin (Rockingham) |
Democratic | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2011 |
Retired. | 2005–2013 All of Richmond County. Part of Montgomery County.[5] |
 Ken Goodman (Rockingham) |
Democratic | January 1, 2011 – May 1, 2019 |
Resigned. | |
| 2013–2019 Parts of Robeson, Hoke, Scotland, Richmond, and Montgomery counties.[6] | ||||
| 2019–2023 All of Richmond and Montgomery counties. Part of Stanly County.[7][8] | ||||
| Scott Brewer (Rockingham) |
Democratic | May 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 |
Appointed to finish Goodman's term. Lost re-election. | |
 Ben Moss (Rockingham) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2023 |
Redistricted to the 52nd district. | |
 Sarah Crawford (Raleigh) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – Present |
2023–Present Part of Wake County.[9][10] | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Crawford (incumbent) | 33,224 | 74.85% | |
| Libertarian | Michael Nelson | 11,161 | 25.15% | |
| Total votes | 44,385 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Crawford | 3,121 | 47.24% | |
| Democratic | Wesley Knott | 2,982 | 45.13% | |
| Democratic | Frank "Jeremiah" Pierce | 504 | 7.63% | |
| Total votes | 6,607 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sarah Crawford | 18,606 | 70.13% | ||
| Republican | Ives Brizuela de Sholar | 7,220 | 27.21% | ||
| Libertarian | Micao Penaflor | 705 | 2.66% | ||
| Total votes | 26,531 | 100% | |||
| Democratic win (new seat) | |||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Moss | 3,604 | 56.72% | |
| Republican | Joey Davis | 2,750 | 43.28% | |
| Total votes | 6,354 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ben Moss | 22,093 | 59.90% | |
| Democratic | Scott Brewer (incumbent) | 14,731 | 40.10% | |
| Total votes | 36,824 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 13,528 | 51.00% | |
| Republican | Joey Davis | 12,432 | 46.87% | |
| Green | Justin Miller | 565 | 2.13% | |
| Total votes | 26,525 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 23,396 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 23,396 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 14,697 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 14,697 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ken Goodman (incumbent) | 21,659 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,659 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ken Goodman | 11,298 | 60.68% | |
| Republican | James Haywood Parsons | 7,322 | 39.32% | |
| Total votes | 18,620 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melanie Wade Goodwin (incumbent) | 22,173 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,173 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melanie Wade Goodwin (incumbent) | 9,578 | 70.55% | |
| Republican | David Browder | 3,999 | 29.45% | |
| Total votes | 13,577 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melanie Wade Goodwin | 4,213 | 78.60% | |
| Democratic | Anthony G. Copeland | 1,147 | 21.40% | |
| Total votes | 5,360 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Melanie Wade Goodwin | 18,240 | 94.85% | |
| Independent | Edward J. O’Neal (write-in) | 990 | 5.15% | |
| Total votes | 19,230 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Wayne Sexton (incumbent) | 14,180 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 14,180 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Womble (incumbent) | 2,566 | 79.76% | |
| Democratic | Teresa M. Mason | 651 | 20.24% | |
| Total votes | 3,217 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Womble (incumbent) | 12,293 | 85.08% | |
| Libertarian | Donald J. Biles | 2,155 | 14.92% | |
| Total votes | 14,448 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 66, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- ↑ "NC State House 066 - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
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