North Carolina's 7th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics62% White
22% Black
10% Hispanic
1% Asian
4% Multiracial
22% Black
10% Hispanic
1% Asian
4% Multiracial
Population(2020)90,084
| North Carolina's 7th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 62% White 22% Black 10% Hispanic 1% Asian 4% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2020) | 90,084 | ||
North Carolina's 7th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Matthew Winslow since 2021.[1]
Since 2025, the district has included all of Franklin County, as well as part of Vance County. The district overlaps with the 11th and 18th Senate districts.
District officeholders since 1973
Multi-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry P. Eagles (Tarboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1977 |
Redistricted from the 14th district. | Julian Baker Fenner (Rocky Mount) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1975 |
Redistricted from the 14th district. | John Edwin Davenport (Nashville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1979 |
Arthur Hartwell Campbell (Wilson) |
Democratic | January 1, 1973 – June 30, 1979 |
Resigned to accept appointment to the North Carolina Utilities Commission. | 1973–1983 All of Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson counties.[2] | |
 Allen Barbee (Spring Hope) |
Democratic | January 1, 1975 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 8th district. | |||||||||||||
| Jim Ezzell (Rocky Mount) |
Democratic | January 1, 1977 – January 1, 1981 |
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| Roger Wayne Bone (Rocky Mount) |
Democratic | January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 8th district. | |||||||||||||
| Vacant | June 30, 1979 – May 20, 1980 |
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| Jeanne Tucker Fenner (Wilson) |
Democratic | May 20, 1980 – January 1, 1983 |
Appointed to finish Hartwell's term. Redistricted to the 8th district. | |||||||||||||
 Josephus Mavretic (Tarboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1983 |
Redistricted to the 8th district. | |||||||||||||
Single-member district
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frank Ballance (Warrenton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1983 – January 1, 1987 |
Retired. | 1983–1993 Parts of Warren, Halifax, and Martin counties.[3] |
| Thomas C. Hardaway (Enfield) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1993 |
Retired. | |
| Dock M. Brown (Weldon) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1995 |
Retired. | 1993–2003 Parts of Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, and Martin Counties.[4] |
| L. W. Locke (Halifax) |
Democratic | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 1997 |
Retired. | |
| Thomas C. Hardaway (Enfield) |
Democratic | January 1, 1997 – January 15, 2000 |
Resigned. | |
| Vacant | January 15, 2000 – February 4, 2000 |
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 John Hall (Scotland Neck) |
Democratic | February 4, 2000 – March 17, 2005 |
Appointed to finish Hardaway's term. Died. | |
| 2003–2013 Parts of Nash and Halifax counties.[5][6] | ||||
| Vacant | March 17, 2005 – April 5, 2005 |
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 Ed Jones (Enfield) |
Democratic | April 5, 2005 – January 23, 2007 |
Appointed to finish Hall's term. Resigned to accept appointment to the State Senate. | |
| Vacant | January 23, 2007 – January 24, 2007 |
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 Angela Bryant (Rocky Mount) |
Democratic | January 24, 2007 – January 4, 2013 |
Appointed to finish Jones' term. Resigned to accept appointment to the State Senate. | |
| 2013–2019 Parts of Franklin and Nash counties.[7] | ||||
| Vacant | January 4, 2013 – January 9, 2013 |
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 Bobbie Richardson (Wood) |
Democratic | January 9, 2013 – January 1, 2019 |
Appointed to finish Bryant's term. Lost re-election. | |
 Lisa Stone Barnes (Spring Hope) |
Republican | January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 |
Retired to run for State Senate. | 2019–2023 All of Franklin County. Part of Nash County.[8][9] |
 Matthew Winslow (Youngsville) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – Present |
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| 2023–2025 All of Franklin County. Part of Granville County.[10] | ||||
| 2025–Present All of Franklin County. Part of Vance County.[11] | ||||
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Winslow (incumbent) | 27,099 | 55.32% | |
| Democratic | Jesse Goslen | 20,655 | 42.17% | |
| Libertarian | Gavin Bell | 1,231 | 2.51% | |
| Total votes | 48,985 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Winslow (incumbent) | 24,137 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 24,137 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Winslow | 26,166 | 58.97% | |
| Democratic | Phil Stover | 18,208 | 41.03% | |
| Total votes | 44,374 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lisa Stone Barnes | 2,203 | 70.54% | |
| Republican | Glen Bradley | 920 | 29.46% | |
| Total votes | 3,123 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Lisa Stone Barnes | 18,352 | 58.00% | |
| Democratic | Bobbie Richardson (incumbent) | 13,289 | 42.00% | |
| Total votes | 31,641 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bobbie Richardson (incumbent) | 23,329 | 67.81% | |
| Republican | William Duke Hancock II | 11,072 | 32.19% | |
| Total votes | 34,401 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bobbie Richardson (incumbent) | 18,628 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 18,628 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Bryant (incumbent) | 9,417 | 83.51% | |
| Democratic | William Duke Hancock II | 1,859 | 16.49% | |
| Total votes | 11,276 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Bryant (incumbent) | 27,761 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 27,761 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Bryant (incumbent) | 12,544 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 12,544 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Bryant (incumbent) | 10,928 | 76.29% | |
| Democratic | Jean Reaves | 3,396 | 23.71% | |
| Total votes | 14,324 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Angela Bryant (incumbent) | 22,928 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,928 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ed Jones (incumbent) | 7,264 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 7,264 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Hall (incumbent) | 17,714 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 17,714 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Hall (incumbent) | 5,596 | 68.34% | |
| Democratic | Bryan S. Franklin | 2,593 | 31.66% | |
| Total votes | 8,189 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Hall (incumbent) | 11,941 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 11,941 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Hall (incumbent) | 14,004 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 14,004 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 7, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1973 to 1982". Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ↑ J. D. Lewis (2014). "North Carolina State House of Representatives Districts Map - 1985 to 1992". Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 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 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved July 4, 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 January 2, 2025.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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- ↑ "NC State House 007". Our Campaigns. Retrieved July 4, 2022.