North Carolina's 70th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics72% White
7% Black
15% Hispanic
2% Asian
3% Multiracial
7% Black
15% Hispanic
2% Asian
3% Multiracial
Population(2024)88,696
| North Carolina's 70th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 72% White 7% Black 15% Hispanic 2% Asian 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 88,696 | ||
North Carolina's 70th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Brian Biggs since 2023.[1]
Since 2005, the district has included part of Randolph County. The district overlaps with the 29th Senate district.
District officeholders
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1985. | ||||
 Toby Fitch (Wilson) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – December 29, 2001 |
Resigned. | 1985–2003 Parts of Wilson, Edgecombe, and Nash counties.[2][3] |
| Vacant | December 29, 2001 – January 28, 2002 |
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 Shelly Willingham (Rocky Mount) |
Democratic | January 28, 2002 – January 1, 2003 |
Appointed to finish Fitch's term. Redistricted to the 24th district and lost re-nomination. | |
| Bobby Barbee Sr. (Locust) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2005 |
Redistricted from the 82nd district. Redistricted to the 67th district and lost re-nomination. |
2003–2005 Parts of Stanly and Union counties.[4] |
 Arlie Culp (Ramseur) |
Republican | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2007 |
Redistricted from the 67th district. Retired. |
2005–Present Part of Randolph County.[5][6][7][8][9][10] |
 Pat Hurley (Asheboro) |
Republican | January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2023 |
Lost re-nomination. | |
 Brian Biggs (Trinity) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
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Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Biggs (incumbent) | 33,617 | 76.17% | |
| Democratic | Susan Lee "Susie" Scott | 10,520 | 23.83% | |
| Total votes | 44,137 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Biggs | 5,213 | 52.27% | |
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 4,760 | 47.73% | |
| Total votes | 9,973 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brian Biggs | 22,160 | 79.01% | |
| Democratic | Susan Lee "Susie" Scott | 5,887 | 20.99% | |
| Total votes | 28,047 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 28,546 | 75.87% | |
| Democratic | Susan Lee "Susie" Scott | 9,080 | 24.13% | |
| Total votes | 37,626 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 18,717 | 76.91% | |
| Democratic | Mary Rulli | 5,620 | 23.09% | |
| Total votes | 24,337 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 24,856 | 76.14% | |
| Democratic | Lois Bohnsack | 7,789 | 23.86% | |
| Total votes | 32,645 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 15,508 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,508 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 24,642 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,642 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 3,252 | 69.83% | |
| Republican | Fred Burgess | 1,405 | 30.17% | |
| Total votes | 4,657 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 13,564 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 13,564 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 19,318 | 67.35% | |
| Democratic | Bev O’Brien | 9,364 | 32.65% | |
| Total votes | 28,682 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley | 1,326 | 35.23% | |
| Republican | Jim S. Parker | 1,317 | 34.99% | |
| Republican | Lou Burrow Wilson | 1,121 | 29.78% | |
| Total votes | 3,764 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley | 1,129 | 61.90% | |
| Republican | Jim S. Parker | 695 | 38.10% | |
| Total votes | 1,824 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pat Hurley | 8,756 | 64.77% | |
| Democratic | Hampton "Happy" Spivey | 4,762 | 35.23% | |
| Total votes | 13,518 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Arlie Culp (incumbent) | 2,036 | 53.01% | |
| Republican | Jim Parker | 958 | 24.94% | |
| Republican | Bucky Jernigan | 847 | 22.05% | |
| Total votes | 3,841 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Arlie Culp (incumbent) | 19,578 | 91.58% | |
| Libertarian | Douglas Kania | 1,801 | 8.42% | |
| Total votes | 21,379 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bobby Barbee Sr. (incumbent) | 8,993 | 50.68% | |
| Democratic | Max Melton | 8,751 | 49.32% | |
| Total votes | 17,744 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Toby Fitch (incumbent) | 13,033 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 13,033 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 70, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 27, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
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