North Carolina's 97th House district
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American legislative district
Demographics82% White
6% Black
8% Hispanic
1% Asian
3% Multiracial
6% Black
8% Hispanic
1% Asian
3% Multiracial
Population(2024)92,716
| North Carolina's 97th State House of Representatives district | |||
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| Representative |
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| Demographics | 82% White 6% Black 8% Hispanic 1% Asian 3% Multiracial | ||
| Population (2024) | 92,716 | ||
North Carolina's 97th House district is one of 120 districts in the North Carolina House of Representatives. It has been represented by Republican Heather Rhyne since 2024.[1]
Since 2003, the district has included all of Lincoln County. The district overlaps with the 44th Senate district.
District officeholders
| Representative | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 1993. | 1993–2003 Parts of Wayne, Sampson, and Duplin counties.[2] | |||
| Jerry Braswell (Goldsboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – February 11, 2000 |
Resigned. | |
| Vacant | February 11, 2000 – March 21, 2000 |
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| Jimmie Ford (Goldsboro) |
Democratic | March 21, 2000 – January 1, 2001 |
Appointed to finish Braswell's term. Lost re-nomination. | |
 Larry Bell (Clinton) |
Democratic | January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2003 |
Redistricted to the 21st district. | |
 Joe Kiser (Vale) |
Republican | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2009 |
Redistricted from the 45th district. Retired. |
2003–Present All of Lincoln County.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] |
| Jonathan Rhyne Jr. (Lincolnton) |
Republican | January 1, 2009 – August 15, 2011 |
Resigned. | |
| Vacant | August 15, 2011 – August 24, 2011 |
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 Jason Saine (Lincolnton) |
Republican | August 24, 2011 – August 12, 2024 |
Appointed to finish Rhyne's term. Resigned. | |
| Vacant | August 12, 2024 – August 19, 2024 |
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 Heather Rhyne (Lincolnton) |
Republican | August 19, 2024 – Present |
Appointed to finish Saine's term. | |
Election results
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Heather Rhyne (incumbent) | 43,332 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 43,332 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 28,875 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 28,875 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 35,988 | 74.13% | |
| Democratic | Greg McBryde | 12,558 | 25.87% | |
| Total votes | 48,546 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 6,927 | 83.07% | |
| Republican | Nic Haag | 1,412 | 16.93% | |
| Total votes | 8,339 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 22,122 | 70.51% | |
| Democratic | Natalie Robertson | 9,252 | 29.49% | |
| Total votes | 31,374 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 31,390 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 31,390 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 16,604 | 70.65% | |
| Democratic | Rosemary B. Hubbard | 6,898 | 29.35% | |
| Total votes | 23,502 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 5,982 | 51.57% | |
| Republican | Jim Klein | 4,003 | 34.51% | |
| Republican | Charles E. Newman | 1,615 | 13.92% | |
| Total votes | 11,600 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Saine (incumbent) | 26,690 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 26,690 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jonathan Rhyne Jr. (incumbent) | 18,274 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 18,274 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jonathan Rhyne Jr. | 25,765 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 25,765 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Kiser (incumbent) | 12,080 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 12,080 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2004
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Kiser (incumbent) | 17,888 | 61.13% | |
| Democratic | Ken H. Fortenberry | 11,374 | 38.87% | |
| Total votes | 29,262 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Kiser (incumbent) | 4,362 | 70.30% | |
| Republican | David J. Noles | 1,843 | 29.70% | |
| Total votes | 6,205 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Joe Kiser (incumbent) | 11,859 | 58.51% | |
| Democratic | Floyd E. Mason | 7,760 | 38.29% | |
| Libertarian | Bryan Edwards | 650 | 3.21% | |
| Total votes | 20,269 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell | 2,822 | 57.33% | |
| Democratic | Jimmie Ford (incumbent) | 2,100 | 42.67% | |
| Total votes | 4,922 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Larry Bell | 9,131 | 72.63% | |
| Republican | John Sherman Best | 3,441 | 27.37% | |
| Total votes | 12,572 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ↑ "State House District 97, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
- ↑ "1992 House Base Plan 5" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Interim House Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Election" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "House Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Lewis-Dollar-Dockham 4" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "2018 House Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "HB 1020, 2nd Edition - 2019 House Remedial Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "S.L. 2022-4 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ↑ "SS.L. 2023-149 House" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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- ↑ "NC State House 097". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
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