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North Carolina's 43rd Senate district 
Summary
North Carolina's 43rd Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Republican Brad Overcash since 2023.[1]
| North Carolina's 43rd State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 71% White 17% Black 7% Hispanic 2% Asian | ||
| Population (2020) | 212,015 | ||
Geography edit
Since 2003, the district has covered most of Gaston County. The district overlaps with the 108th, 109th, and 110th state house districts.
District officeholders since 2003 edit
| Senator | Party | Dates | Notes | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District created January 1, 2003. | 2003–Present Part of Gaston County.[2][3][4][5][6][7] | |||
| David Hoyle | Democratic | January 1, 2003 – October 22, 2010 |
Resigned. | |
| Vacant | October 22, 2010 - January 1, 2011 |
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| Kathy Harrington | Republican | January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2023 |
Retired. | |
| Brad Overcash | Republican | January 1, 2023 – Present |
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Election results edit
2022 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brad Overcash | 48,218 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 48,218 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2020 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Harrington (incumbent) | 69,409 | 65.43% | |
| Democratic | William Young | 36,670 | 34.57% | |
| Total votes | 106,079 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Harrington (incumbent) | 42,906 | 63.39% | |
| Democratic | Altriese Price | 22,881 | 33.80% | |
| Libertarian | Mitchell D. Bridges | 1,900 | 2.81% | |
| Total votes | 67,687 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Harrington (incumbent) | 65,054 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 65,054 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Harrington (incumbent) | 36,978 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 36,978 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Harrington (incumbent) | 57,752 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 57,752 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Harrington | 3,927 | 57.97% | |
| Republican | Wil Neumann | 1,960 | 28.93% | |
| Republican | Ken Bowen | 738 | 10.89% | |
| Republican | James "Jim" England | 149 | 2.20% | |
| Total votes | 6,774 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kathy Harrington | 28,504 | 69.54% | |
| Democratic | Jim Long | 12,488 | 30.46% | |
| Total votes | 40,992 | 100% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
2008 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Hoyle (incumbent) | 35,838 | 51.47% | |
| Republican | Kathy Harrington | 33,791 | 48.53% | |
| Total votes | 69,629 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2006 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Hoyle (incumbent) | 21,419 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 21,419 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2004 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Hoyle (incumbent) | 28,264 | 53.76% | |
| Republican | Russell Fleming | 24,311 | 46.24% | |
| Total votes | 52,575 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2002 edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Hoyle (incumbent) | 18,958 | 53.01% | |
| Republican | Michael Harrington | 16,805 | 46.99% | |
| Total votes | 35,763 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References edit
- ^ "State Senate District 43, NC". Census Reporter. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Interim Senate Redistricting Plan For N.C. 2002 Elections" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "2003 Senate Redistricting Plan" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "Rucho Senate 2" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "2018 Senate Election Districts" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "2019 Senate Consensus Nonpartisan Map" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ "S.L. 2022-2 Senate" (PDF). North Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
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