# 2008 North Carolina House of Representatives election

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An election was held on November 4, 2008 to elect all 120 members to North Carolina's House of Representatives. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including the presidency, U.S Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, Governor, Council of State, and state senate. The primary election was held on May 6, 2008 with a primary run-off held on June 24, 2008.

## Results summary

| District | Incumbent | Party | Elected | Party |
| 1st | Bill Owens | Dem | Bill Owens | Dem |
| 2nd | Timothy Spear | Dem | Timothy Spear | Dem |
| 3rd | Alice Graham Underhill | Dem | Alice Graham Underhill | Dem |
| 4th | Russell Tucker | Dem | Russell Tucker | Dem |
| 5th | Annie Mobley | Dem | Annie Mobley | Dem |
| 6th | Arthur Williams | Dem | Arthur Williams | Dem |
| 7th | Angela Bryant | Dem | Angela Bryant | Dem |
| 8th | Edith Warren | Dem | Edith Warren | Dem |
| 9th | Marian McLawhorn | Dem | Marian McLawhorn | Dem |
| 10th | Van Braxton | Dem | Van Braxton | Dem |
| 11th | Louis Pate† | Rep | Efton Sager | Rep |
| 12th | William Wainwright | Dem | William Wainwright | Dem |
| 13th | Pat McElraft | Rep | Pat McElraft | Rep |
| 14th | George Cleveland | Rep | George Cleveland | Rep |
| 15th | Robert Grady | Rep | Robert Grady | Rep |
| 16th | Carolyn Justice | Rep | Carolyn Justice | Rep |
| 17th | Bonner Stiller | Rep | Bonner Stiller | Rep |
| 18th | Sandra Hughes | Dem | Sandra Hughes | Dem |
| 19th | Danny McComas | Rep | Danny McComas | Rep |
| 20th | Dewey Hill | Dem | Dewey Hill | Dem |
| 21st | Larry Bell | Dem | Larry Bell | Dem |
| 22nd | William Brisson | Dem | William Brisson | Dem |
| 23rd | Joe Tolson | Dem | Joe Tolson | Dem |
| 24th | Jean Farmer-Butterfield | Dem | Jean Farmer-Butterfield | Dem |
| 25th | Bill Daughtridge† | Rep | Randy Stewart | Dem |
| 26th | Leo Daughtry | Rep | Leo Daughtry | Rep |
| 27th | Michael Wray | Dem | Michael Wray | Dem |
| 28th | James Langdon Jr. | Rep | James Langdon Jr. | Rep |
| 29th | Larry Hall | Dem | Larry Hall | Dem |
| 30th | Paul Luebke | Dem | Paul Luebke | Dem |
| 31st | Mickey Michaux | Dem | Mickey Michaux | Dem |
| 32nd | Jim Crawford | Dem | Jim Crawford | Dem |
| 33rd | Dan Blue | Dem | Dan Blue | Dem |
| 34th | Grier Martin | Dem | Grier Martin | Dem |
| 35th | Jennifer Weiss | Dem | Jennifer Weiss | Dem |
| 36th | Nelson Dollar | Rep | Nelson Dollar | Rep |
| 37th | Paul Stam | Rep | Paul Stam | Rep |
| 38th | Deborah Ross | Dem | Deborah Ross | Dem |
| 39th | Linda Coleman | Dem | Linda Coleman | Dem |
| 40th | Marilyn Avila | Rep | Marilyn Avila | Rep |
| 41st | Ty Harrell | Dem | Ty Harrell | Dem |
| 42nd | Marvin Lucas | Dem | Marvin Lucas | Dem |
| 43rd | Mary McAllister | Dem | Elmer Floyd | Dem |
| 44th | Margaret Dickson | Dem | Margaret Dickson | Dem |
| 45th | Rick Glazier | Dem | Rick Glazier | Dem |
| 46th | Douglas Yongue | Dem | Douglas Yongue | Dem |
| 47th | Ronnie Sutton | Dem | Ronnie Sutton | Dem |
| 48th | Garland Pierce | Dem | Garland Pierce | Dem |
| 49th | Lucy Allen | Dem | Lucy Allen | Dem |
| 50th | Bill Faison | Dem | Bill Faison | Dem |
| 51st | Jimmy Love Sr. | Dem | Jimmy Love Sr. | Dem |
| 52nd | Joe Boylan | Rep | Jamie Boles | Rep |
| 53rd | David Lewis | Rep | David Lewis | Rep |
| 54th | Joe Hackney | Dem | Joe Hackney | Dem |
| 55th | Winkie Wilkins | Dem | Winkie Wilkins | Dem |
| 56th | Verla Insko | Dem | Verla Insko | Dem |
| 57th | Pricey Harrison | Dem | Pricey Harrison | Dem |
| 58th | Alma Adams | Dem | Alma Adams | Dem |
| 59th | Maggie Jeffus | Dem | Maggie Jeffus | Dem |
| 60th | Earl Jones | Dem | Earl Jones | Dem |
| 61st | Laura Wiley | Rep | Laura Wiley | Rep |
| 62nd | John Blust | Rep | John Blust | Rep |
| 63rd | Alice Bordsen | Dem | Alice Bordsen | Dem |
| 64th | Cary Allred | Rep | Cary Allred | Rep |
| 65th | Nelson Cole | Dem | Nelson Cole | Dem |
| 66th | Melanie Wade Goodwin† | Dem | Melanie Wade Goodwin | Dem |
| 67th | Kenny Furr | Rep | Justin Burr | Rep |
| 68th | Curtis Blackwood | Rep | Curtis Blackwood | Rep |
| 69th | Pryor Gibson | Dem | Pryor Gibson | Dem |
| 70th | Pat Hurley | Rep | Pat Hurley | Rep |
| 71st | Larry Womble | Dem | Larry Womble | Dem |
| 72nd | Earline Parmon | Dem | Earline Parmon | Dem |
| 73rd | Larry Brown | Rep | Larry Brown | Rep |
| 74th | Dale Folwell | Rep | Dale Folwell | Rep |
| 75th | Bill McGee | Rep | Bill McGee | Rep |
| 76th | Fred Steen II | Rep | Fred Steen II | Rep |
| 77th | Lorene Coates | Dem | Lorene Coates | Dem |
| 78th | Harold Brubaker | Rep | Harold Brubaker | Rep |
| 79th | Julia Craven Howard | Rep | Julia Craven Howard | Rep |
| 80th | Jerry Dockham | Rep | Jerry Dockham | Rep |
| 81st | Hugh Holliman | Dem | Hugh Holliman | Dem |
| 82nd | Jeff Barnhart | Rep | Jeff Barnhart | Rep |
| 83rd | Linda Johnson | Rep | Linda Johnson | Rep |
| 84th | Phillip Frye | Rep | Phillip Frye | Rep |
| 85th | Mitch Gillespie | Rep | Mitch Gillespie | Rep |
| 86th | Walt Church | Dem | Hugh Blackwell | Rep |
| 87th | Edgar Starnes | Rep | Edgar Starnes | Rep |
| 88th | Ray Warren | Dem | Ray Warren | Dem |
| 89th | Mitchell Setzer | Rep | Mitchell Setzer | Rep |
| 90th | Jim Harrell | Dem | Sarah Stevens | Rep |
| 91st | Bryan Holloway | Rep | Bryan Holloway | Rep |
| 92nd | George Holmes† | Rep | Darrell McCormick | Rep |
| 93rd | Cullie Tarleton | Dem | Cullie Tarleton | Dem |
| 94th | Tracy Walker† | Rep | Shirley Randleman | Rep |
| 95th | Karen Ray | Rep | Grey Mills | Rep |
| 96th | Mark Hilton | Rep | Mark Hilton | Rep |
| 97th | Joe Kiser† | Rep | Jonathan Rhyne Jr. | Rep |
| 98th | Thom Tillis | Rep | Thom Tillis | Rep |
| 99th | Drew Saunders | Dem | Nick Mackey | Dem |
| 100th | Tricia Cotham | Dem | Tricia Cotham | Dem |
| 101st | Beverly Earle | Dem | Beverly Earle | Dem |
| 102nd | Becky Carney | Dem | Becky Carney | Dem |
| 103rd | Jim Gulley | Rep | Jim Gulley | Rep |
| 104th | Ruth Samuelson | Rep | Ruth Samuelson | Rep |
| 105th | Ric Killian | Rep | Ric Killian | Rep |
| 106th | Martha Alexander | Dem | Martha Alexander | Dem |
| 107th | Pete Cunningham† | Dem | Kelly Alexander | Dem |
| 108th | Wil Neumann | Rep | Wil Neumann | Rep |
| 109th | William Current | Rep | William Current | Rep |
| 110th | Debbie Clary† | Rep | Pearl Burris-Floyd | Rep |
| 111th | Tim Moore | Rep | Tim Moore | Rep |
| 112th | Bob England | Dem | Bob England | Dem |
| 113th | Trudi Walend† | Rep | David Guice | Rep |
| 114th | Susan Fisher | Dem | Susan Fisher | Dem |
| 115th | Bruce Goforth | Dem | Bruce Goforth | Dem |
| 116th | Charles Thomas† | Rep | Jane Whilden | Dem |
| 117th | Carolyn Justus | Rep | Carolyn Justus | Rep |
| 118th | Ray Rapp | Dem | Ray Rapp | Dem |
| 119th | Phil Haire | Dem | Phil Haire | Dem |
| 120th | Roger West | Rep | Roger West | Rep |
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | Votes | Votes | Seats | Seats | Seats |
| Party | Party | Candi- dates | No. | % | No. | +/– | % |
| | Democratic Party | 98 | 2,030,751 | 55.141% | 68 | | 57% |
| | Republican Party | 83 | 1,618,648 | 43.951% | 52 | | 43% |
| | Libertarian Party | 12 | 33,436 | 0.908% | 0 | | 0% |
| Total | Total | 193 | 3,682,835 | 100.00% | 120 | | 100.00% |
House seats
Democratic
57%
Republican
43% :
Popular vote
Democratic
55.141%
Republican
43.951%
Libertarian
0.908% :

### Incumbents defeated in primary election

* Mary McAllister (D-District 43), defeated by Elmer Floyd (D)
* Joe Boylan (R-District 52), defeated by Jamie Boles (R)
* Kenny Furr (R-District 67), defeated by Justin Burr (R)
* Karen Ray (R-District 95), defeated by Grey Mills (R)
* Drew Saunders (D-District 99), defeated by Nick Mackey (D)

### Incumbents defeated in general election

* Walter Church (D-District 86), defeated by Hugh Blackwell (R)
* Jim Harrell (D-District 90), defeated by Sarah Stevens (R)

### Open seats that changed parties

* Bill Daughtridge (R-District 25) ran for State Treasurer, seat won by Randy Stewart (D)
* Charles Thomas (R-District 116) didn’t seek re-election, seat won by Jane Whilden (D)

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| Stateline | Likely D | October 15, 2008 |

## Detailed Results
### Districts 1-19
#### District 1

Incumbent Democrat Bill Owens has represented the 1st District since 1995.
North Carolina House of Representatives 1st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill Owens (incumbent) | 25,181 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,181 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 2

Incumbent Democrat Timothy Spear has represented the 2nd district since 2006.
North Carolina House of Representatives 2nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Timothy Spear (incumbent) | 20,705 | 63.30% |
| | Republican | Chris East | 11,152 | 34.09% |
| | Libertarian | Jesse Mignogna | 852 | 2.60% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,709 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 3

Incumbent Democrat Alice Graham Underhill has represented the 3rd district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 3rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill (incumbent) | 16,943 | 49.92% |
| | Republican | Norman Sanderson | 16,173 | 47.65% |
| | Libertarian | Herb Sobel | 825 | 2.43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 33,941 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 4

Incumbent Democrat Russell Tucker has represented the 4th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 4th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Russell Tucker (incumbent) | 19,024 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,024 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 5

Incumbent Democrat Annie Mobley has represented the 5th district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 5th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Annie Mobley (incumbent) | 23,381 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,381 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 6

Incumbent Democrat Arthur Williams has represented the 6th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 6th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Arthur Williams (incumbent) | 25,038 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,038 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 7

Incumbent Democrat Angela Bryant has represented the 7th district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 7th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Angela Bryant (incumbent) | 22,928 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,928 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 8

Incumbent Democrat Edith Warren has represented the 8th district and its predecessors since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edith Warren (incumbent) | 25,313 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,313 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 9

Incumbent Democrat Marian McLawhorn has represented the 9th district since 1999.
North Carolina House of representatives 9th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Marian McLawhorn (incumbent) | 24,916 | 62.27% |
| | Republican | Ginny Cooper | 15,094 | 37.73% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 40,010 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 10

Incumbent Democrat Van Braxton has represented the 10th district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 10th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Van Braxton (incumbent) | 15,506 | 51.56% |
| | Republican | Stephen LaRoque | 14,565 | 48.44% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 30,071 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 11

Incumbent Republican Louis Pate has represented the 11th district since 2003. Pate ran for the NC Senate and Republican Efton Sager won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 11th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Efton Sager | 18,487 | 57.95% |
| | Democratic | Ronnie Griffin | 13,412 | 42.05% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,899 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 12

Incumbent Democrat William Wainwright has represented the 12th district and its predecessors since 1991.
North Carolina House of Representatives 12th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | William Wainwright (incumbent) | 17,659 | 69.14% |
| | Republican | Mark W. Griffin | 7,882 | 30.86% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,541 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 13

Incumbent Republican Pat McElraft has represented the 13th district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 13th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Pat McElraft (incumbent) | 22,022 | 56.85% |
| | Democratic | Barbara Garrity-Blake | 16,714 | 43.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,736 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 14

Incumbent Republican George Cleveland has represented the 14th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 14th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | George Cleveland (incumbent) | 16,926 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,926 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 15

Incumbent Republican Robert Grady has represented the 15th district and its predecessors since 1987.
North Carolina House of Representatives 15th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 11,015 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,015 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 16

Incumbent Republican Carolyn Justice has represented the 16th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 16th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carolyn Justice (incumbent) | 33,154 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 33,154 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 17

Incumbent Republican Bonner Stiller has represented the 17th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of representatives 17th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bonner Stiller (incumbent) | 28,009 | 61.97% |
| | Democratic | Vernon Ward | 17,186 | 38.03% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,195 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 18

Incumbent Democrat Sandra Hughes has represented the 18th district since 2008.
North Carolina House of Representatives 18th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Sandra Hughes (incumbent) | 20,243 | 67.18% |
| | Republican | George J. Swart | 9,888 | 32.82% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 30,131 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 19

Incumbent Republican Danny McComas has represented the 19th district and its predecessors since 1995.
North Carolina House of Representatives 19th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Danny McComas (incumbent) | 31,354 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,354 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### Districts 20-39
#### District 20

Incumbent Democrat Dewey Hill has represented the 20th district and its predecessors since 1993.
North Carolina House of Representatives 20th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 22,687 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,687 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 21

Incumbent Democrat Larry Bell has represented the 21st district and its predecessors since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 21,964 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,964 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 22

Incumbent Democrat William Brisson has represented the 22nd district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | William Brisson (incumbent) | 25,417 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,417 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 23

Incumbent Democrat Joe Tolson has represented the 23rd district and its predecessors since 1997.
North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe Tolson (incumbent) | 20,211 | 62.21% |
| | Republican | Garland Shepheard | 12,275 | 37.79% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,486 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 24

Incumbent Democrat Jean Farmer-Butterfield has represented the 24th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jean Farmer-Butterfield (incumbent) | 23,108 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,108 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 25

Incumbent Republican Bill Daughtridge has represented the 25th district since 2003. Daughtridge ran for State Treasurer. Democrat Randy Stewart won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 25th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Randy Stewart | 19,581 | 54.93% |
| | Republican | W. B. Bullock | 16,067 | 45.07% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,648 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

#### District 26

Incumbent Republican Leo Daughtry has represented the 26th district and its predecessors since 1993.
North Carolina House of Representatives 26th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 21,709 | 54.72% |
| | Democratic | Jimmy F. Garner | 17,964 | 45.28% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 39,673 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 27

Incumbent Democrat Michael Wray has represented the 27th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 27th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Michael Wray (incumbent) | 27,387 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,387 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 28

Incumbent Republican James Langdon Jr. has represented the 28th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | James Langdon Jr. (incumbent) | 27,954 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,954 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 29

Incumbent Democrat Larry Hall has represented the 29th district since 2006.
North Carolina House of Representatives 29th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Hall (incumbent) | 31,254 | 90.73% |
| | Libertarian | Justin Lallinger | 3,219 | 9.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 34,473 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 30

Incumbent Democrat Paul Luebke has represented the 30th district and its predecessors since 1991.
North Carolina House of Representatives 30th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul Luebke (incumbent) | 25,265 | 85.78% |
| | Libertarian | Sean Haugh | 4,189 | 14.22% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,454 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 31

Incumbent Democrat Mickey Michaux has represented the 31st district and its predecessors since 1985.
North Carolina House of Representatives 31st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mickey Michaux (incumbent) | 34,609 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 34,609 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 32

Incumbent Democrat Jim Crawford has represented the 32nd district and its predecessors since 1995.
North Carolina House of Representatives district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Crawford (incumbent) | 23,934 | 87.81% |
| | Libertarian | Barbara Howe | 3,322 | 12.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,256 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 33

Incumbent Democrat Dan Blue has represented the 33rd district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dan Blue (incumbent) | 32,466 | 81.85% |
| | Republican | Paul F. Terrell, III | 7,199 | 18.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 39,665 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 34

Incumbent Democrat Grier Martin has represented the 34th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 34th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Grier Martin (incumbent) | 24,065 | 59.91% |
| | Republican | J. H. Ross | 16,102 | 40.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 40,167 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 35

Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Weiss has represented the 35th district and its predecessors since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 35th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jennifer Weiss (incumbent) | 23,633 | 65.10% |
| | Republican | Eric Weaver | 12,667 | 34.90% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 36,300 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 36

Incumbent Republican Nelson Dollar has represented the 36th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 36th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Nelson Dollar (incumbent) | 21,862 | 51.16% |
| | Democratic | Al Swanstrom | 20,872 | 48.84% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 42,734 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 37

Incumbent Republican Minority Leader Paul Stam has represented the 37th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 37th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Paul Stam (incumbent) | 32,172 | 53.91% |
| | Democratic | Ed Ridpath | 27,503 | 46.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 59,675 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 38

Incumbent Democrat Deborah Ross has represented the 38th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 38th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Deborah Ross (incumbent) | 26,754 | 84.88% |
| | Libertarian | Susan J. Hogarth | 4,764 | 15.12% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,518 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 39

Incumbent Democrat Linda Coleman has represented the 39th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Linda Coleman (incumbent) | 29,290 | 64.24% |
| | Republican | Duane Cutlip | 16,306 | 35.76% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 45,596 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### Districts 40-59
#### District 40

Incumbent Republican Marilyn Avila has represented the 40th district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 40th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Marilyn Avila (incumbent) | 35,764 | 56.68% |
| | Democratic | Stan Morse | 27,336 | 43.32% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 63,100 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 41

Incumbent Democrat Ty Harrell has represented the 41st district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 41st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ty Harrell (incumbent) | 30,929 | 53.77% |
| | Republican | Bryan Gossage | 26,595 | 46.23% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 57,524 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 42

Incumbent Democrat Marvin Lucas has represented the 42nd district and its predecessors since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives 42nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Marvin Lucas (incumbent) | 19,137 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,137 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 43

Incumbent Democrat Mary McAllister has represented the 43rd district and its predecessors since 1991. McAllister lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Elmer Floyd. Floyd won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 43rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Elmer Floyd | 16,807 | 99.31% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 117 | 0.69% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,924 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 44

Incumbent Democrat Margaret Dickson has represented the 44th district and its predecessors since 2003
North Carolina House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Margaret Dickson (incumbent) | 17,260 | 61.59% |
| | Republican | Lou Huddleston | 10,763 | 38.41% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,023 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 45

Incumbent Democrat Rick Glazier has represented the 45th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rick Glazier (incumbent) | 24,225 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,225 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 46

Incumbent Democrat Douglas Yongue has represented the 46th district and its predecessors since 1994.
North Carolina House of Representatives 46th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Douglas Yongue (incumbent) | 18,275 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,275 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 47

Incumbent Democrat Ronnie Sutton has represented the 47th district since 1995.
North Carolina House of Representatives 47th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 17,238 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,238 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 48

Incumbent Democrat Garland Pierce has represented the 48th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 48th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Garland Pierce (incumbent) | 20,362 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,362 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 49

Incumbent Democrat Lucy Allen has represented the 49th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 49th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lucy Allen (incumbent) | 19,598 | 58.59% |
| | Republican | Keith Shearon | 13,852 | 41.41% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 33,450 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 50

Incumbent Democrat Bill Faison has represented the 50th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 50th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill Faison (incumbent) | 25,682 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,682 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 51

Incumbent Democrat Jimmy L. Love Sr. has represented the 51st district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jimmy L. Love Sr. (incumbent) | 19,231 | 59.18% |
| | Republican | Linda Shook | 13,264 | 40.82% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,495 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 52

Incumbent Republican Joe Boylan has represented the 52nd district since 2007. Boylan lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Jamie Boles. Boles won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 52nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jamie Boles | 27,727 | 65.89% |
| | Democratic | Betty Mangum | 14,355 | 34.11% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 42,082 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 53

Incumbent Republican David Lewis has represented the 53rd district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 53rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Lewis (incumbent) | 16,135 | 52.79% |
| | Democratic | Joseph Lindsey (Joe) Tart | 14,431 | 47.21% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 30,566 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 54

Incumbent Democrat Speaker of the House Joe Hackney has represented the 54th district and its predecessors since 1981.
North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 31,212 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,212 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 55

Incumbent Democrat Winkie Wilkins has represented the 55th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 55th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Winkie Wilkins (incumbent) | 27,774 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,774 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 56

Incumbent Democrat Verla Insko has represented the 56th district and its predecessors since 1997.
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 30,835 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 30,835 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 57

Incumbent Democrat Pricey Harrison has represented the 57th district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 57th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Pricey Harrison (incumbent) | 25,769 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,769 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 58

Incumbent Democrat Alma Adams has represented the 58th district and its predecessors since 1994.
North Carolina House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alma Adams (incumbent) | 29,113 | 71.35% |
| | Republican | Olga Morgan Wright | 11,690 | 28.65% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 40,803 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 59

Incumbent Democrat Maggie Jeffus has represented the 59th district since 1991.
North Carolina House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) | 25,193 | 64.17% |
| | Republican | Jim Rumley | 14,066 | 35.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 39,259 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### Districts 60-79
#### District 60

Incumbent Democrat Earl Jones has represented the 60th district since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Earl Jones (incumbent) | 23,964 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,964 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 61

Incumbent Republican Laura Wiley has represented the 61st District since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 61st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Laura Wiley (incumbent) | 26,777 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,777 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 62

Incumbent Republican John Blust has represented the 62nd District and its predecessors since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives 62nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 33,472 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 33,472 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 63

Incumbent Democrat Alice Bordsen has represented the 63rd District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alice Bordsen (incumbent) | 16,658 | 62.70% |
| | Republican | Celo Faucette | 9,909 | 37.30% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,567 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 64

Incumbent Republican Cary Allred has represented the 64th District and its predecessors since 1995.
North Carolina House of Representatives 64th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Cary Allred (incumbent) | 22,122 | 61.38% |
| | Democratic | Henry Vines | 13,919 | 38.62% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 36,041 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 65

Incumbent Democrat Nelson Cole has represented the 65th District since and its predecessors since 1997.
North Carolina House of Representatives 65th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nelson Cole (incumbent) | 20,495 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,495 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 66

Incumbent Democrat Melanie Wade Goodwin has represented the 66th District since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 66th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Melanie Wade Goodwin (incumbent) | 22,173 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,173 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 67

Incumbent Republican Kenny Furr has represented the 67th District since his appointment in 2007. Furr lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Justin Burr. Burr won the general election.
North Carolina House of Representatives 67th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Justin Burr | 26,174 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,174 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 68

Incumbent Republican Curtis Blackwood has represented the 68th District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 68th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Curtis Blackwood (incumbent) | 38,071 | 64.70% |
| | Democratic | C. Michael (Mike) Cognac | 20,767 | 35.30% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 58,838 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 69

Incumbent Democrat Pryor Gibson has represented the 69th district and its predecessors since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 69th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Pryor Gibson (incumbent) | 18,489 | 65.71% |
| | Republican | John L. Barker | 9,648 | 34.29% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,137 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 70

Incumbent Republican Pat Hurley has represented the 70th District since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 70th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Pat Hurley (incumbent) | 19,318 | 67.35% |
| | Democratic | Bev O’Brien | 9,364 | 32.65% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,682 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 71

Incumbent Democrat Larry Womble has represented the 71st District and its predecessors since 1995.
North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Womble (incumbent) | 21,583 | 90.02% |
| | Libertarian | Bobby Richmond | 2,393 | 9.98% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,976 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 72

Incumbent Democrat Earline Parmon has represented the 72nd District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 72nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Earline Parmon (incumbent) | 22,474 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,474 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 73

Incumbent Republican Larry Brown has represented the 73rd district since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 73rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Larry Brown (incumbent) | 26,636 | 83.80% |
| | Libertarian | Cary Morris | 5,151 | 16.20% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,787 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 74

Incumbent Republican Dale Folwell has represented the 74th District since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 74th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Dale Folwell (incumbent) | 21,933 | 59.25% |
| | Democratic | Wade Boyles | 15,086 | 40.75% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 37,019 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 75

Incumbent Republican Bill McGee has represented the 75th District and its predecessors since 1990.
North Carolina House of Representatives 75th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill McGee (incumbent) | 22,697 | 57.53% |
| | Democratic | Dan Bennett | 16,758 | 42.47% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 39,455 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 76

Incumbent Republican Fred Steen II has represented the 76th District since 2004.
North Carolina House of Representatives 76th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Fred Steen II (incumbent) | 24,059 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,059 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 77

Incumbent Democrat Lorene Coates has represented the 77th District since and its predecessors since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lorene Coates (incumbent) | 20,050 | 66.85% |
| | Republican | Ada M. Fisher | 9,942 | 33.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,992 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 78

Incumbent Republican Harold Brubaker has represented the 78th District and its predecessors since 1977.
North Carolina House of Representatives 78th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Harold Brubaker (incumbent) | 22,438 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,438 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 79

Incumbent Republican Julia Craven Howard has represented the 79th District and its predecessors since 1989.
North Carolina House of Representatives th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Julia Craven Howard (incumbent) | 25,401 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,401 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

### Districts 80-99
#### District 80

Incumbent Republican Jerry Dockham has represented the 80th district and its predecessors since 1991.
North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jerry Dockham (incumbent) | 27,537 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,537 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 81

Incumbent Democratic Majority Leader Hugh Holliman has represented the 81st District and its predecessors since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives 81st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Hugh Holliman (incumbent) | 12,975 | 52.64% |
| | Republican | Rayne Brown | 11,673 | 47.36% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,648 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 82

Incumbent Republican Jeff Barnhart has represented the 82nd District since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives 82nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jeff Barnhart (incumbent) | 21,403 | 54.81% |
| | Democratic | Wayne Troutman | 17,645 | 45.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 39,048 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 83

Incumbent Republican Linda Johnson has represented the 83rd District and its predecessors since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives 83rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Linda Johnson (incumbent) | 22,333 | 62.46% |
| | Democratic | Barry G. Richards | 13,425 | 37.54% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,758 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 84

North Carolina House of Representatives 84th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Phillip Frye (incumbent) | 20,412 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,412 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 85

Incumbent Republican Mitch Gillespie has represented the 85th District since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 85th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mitch Gillespie (incumbent) | 16,432 | 59.24% |
| | Democratic | Chuck Aldridge | 11,304 | 40.76% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,736 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 86

Incumbent Democrat Walter Church has represented the 86th District and its predecessors since 1993. Church lost re-election to Republican Hugh Blackwell.
North Carolina House of Representatives 86th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Hugh Blackwell | 14,140 | 51.61% |
| | Democratic | Walter Church (incumbent) | 13,259 | 48.39% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,399 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 87

Incumbent Republican Edgar Starnes has represented the 87th District and its predecessors since 1997.
North Carolina House of Representatives 87th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Edgar Starnes (incumbent) | 15,444 | 52.76% |
| | Democratic | John A. Forlines, Jr. | 11,487 | 39.24% |
| | Libertarian | Timothy J. (T.J.) Rohr | 2,342 | 8.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,273 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 88

Incumbent Democrat Ray Warren has represented the 88th district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 88th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ray Warren (incumbent) | 15,729 | 50.33% |
| | Republican | Mark Hollo | 15,520 | 49.67% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,249 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 89

Incumbent Republican Mitchell Setzer has represented the 89th District and its predecessors since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 89th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 25,176 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,176 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 90

Incumbent Democrat Jim Harrell has represented the 90th District since 2003. Harrell lost re-election to Republican Sarah Stevens.
North Carolina House of Representatives 90th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Sarah Stevens | 13,263 | 50.58% |
| | Democratic | Jim Harrell (incumbent) | 12,957 | 49.42% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,220 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 91

Incumbent Republican Bryan Holloway has represented the 91st District since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 91st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bryan Holloway (incumbent) | 21,338 | 65.48% |
| | Democratic | Ed Gambill | 11,251 | 34.52% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,589 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 92

Incumbent Republican George Holmes has represented the 92nd district and its predecessors since 1979. Holmes didn’t seek re-election and Republican Darrell McCormick won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 92nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Darrell McCormick | 18,219 | 63.16% |
| | Democratic | Ric Marshall | 10,626 | 36.84% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,845 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 93

Incumbent Democrat Cullie Tarleton has represented the 93rd district since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 93rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Cullie Tarleton (incumbent) | 20,765 | 51.66% |
| | Republican | Dan Soucek | 17,822 | 44.34% |
| | Libertarian | Jeff Cannon | 1,607 | 4.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 40,194 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 94

Incumbent Republican Tracy Walker has represented the 94th District and its predecessors since 2001. Walker didn’t seek re-election and Republican Shirley Randleman won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 94th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Shirley Randleman | 17,578 | 60.38% |
| | Democratic | Larry Pendry | 11,533 | 39.62% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,111 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 95

Incumbent Republican Karen Ray has represented the 95th District since 2003. Ray lost re-nomination to fellow Republican Grey Mills. Mills won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 95th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Grey Mills | 27,895 | 82.43% |
| | Libertarian | Jeffrey Ober | 5,304 | 15.67% |
| | Write-in | Write-in | 643 | 1.90% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 33,842 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 96

Incumbent Republican Mark Hilton has represented the 96th District and its predecessors since 2001.
North Carolina House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mark Hilton (incumbent) | 20,810 | 84.81% |
| | Libertarian | Lawrence G. Hollar | 3,727 | 15.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,537 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 97

Incumbent Republican Joe Kiser has represented the 97th District and its predecessors since 1995, Kiser didn’t seek re-election. Republican Johnthan Rhyne won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 97th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Johnthan Rhyne | 25,765 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,765 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 98

Incumbent Republican Thom Tillis has represented the 98th District since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 98th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Thom Tillis (incumbent) | 38,875 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,875 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 99

Incumbent Democrat Drew Saunders has represented the 99th District and its predecessors since 1997. Saunders lost re-nomination to fellow Democrat Nick Mackey. Mackey won the general election.
North Carolina House of Representatives 99th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nick Mackey | 28,106 | 65.32% |
| | Republican | Dempsey Miller | 14,925 | 34.68% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 43,031 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

### Districts 100-120
#### District 100

Incumbent Democrat Tricia Cotham has represented the 100th District since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Tricia Cotham (incumbent) | 19,548 | 74.07% |
| | Republican | Tom White | 6,843 | 25.93% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,391 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 101

Incumbent Democrat Beverly Earle has represented the 101st District and its predecessors since 1995.
North Carolina House of Representatives 101st district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Beverly Earle (incumbent) | 30,195 | 79.29% |
| | Republican | Beth Marlin | 7,886 | 20.71% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,081 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 102

Incumbent Democrat Becky Carney has represented the 102nd District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 102nd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Becky Carney (incumbent) | 21,705 | 80.72% |
| | Republican | Gregory Patrick Hill | 5,183 | 19.28% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,888 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 103

Incumbent Republican Jim Gulley has represented the 103rd District and its predecessors since 1997.
North Carolina House of Representatives 103rd district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jim Gulley (incumbent) | 20,798 | 69.37% |
| | Unaffiliated | Mark Brody | 9,184 | 30.63% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,982 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 104

Incumbent Republican Ruth Samuelson has represented the 104th District since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 104th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ruth Samuelson (incumbent) | 29,349 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,349 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 105

Incumbent Republican Ric Killian has represented the 105th District since 2006.
North Carolina House of Representatives 105th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ric Killian (incumbent) | 35,879 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,879 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 106

Incumbent Democrat Martha Alexander has represented the 106th district and its predecessors since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 106th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 23,422 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,422 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 107

Incumbent Democrat Pete Cunningham has represented the 107th District and its predecessors since 1987. Cunningham didn’t seek re-election and Democrat Kelly Alexander won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 107th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Kelly Alexander | 27,502 | 75.26% |
| | Republican | Gary Hardee | 9,043 | 24.74% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 36,545 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 108

Incumbent Republican Wil Neumann has represented the 108th District since 2007.
North Carolina House of Representatives 108th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Wil Neumann (incumbent) | 18,931 | 57.67% |
| | Democratic | Marvin (Eddie) Wyatt | 12,848 | 39.14% |
| | Libertarian | Keith Calvelli | 1,045 | 3.18% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 32,824 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 109

Incumbent Republican William Current has represented the 109th District since 2005.
North Carolina House of Representatives 109th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | William Current (incumbent) | 16,079 | 55.35% |
| | Democratic | Shirley Wiggins | 12,973 | 44.65% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 29,052 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 110

Incumbent Republican Debbie Clary has represented the 110th District and its predecessors since 1995. Clary sought election to the NC Senate. Republican Pearl Burris-Floyd won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Pearl Burris-Floyd | 14,683 | 50.88% |
| | Democratic | Davy Lowman | 14,173 | 49.12% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,856 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 111

Incumbent Republican Tim Moore has represented the 111th District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 111th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Moore (incumbent) | 20,077 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,077 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 112

Incumbent Democrat Bob England has represented the 112th District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 112th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bob England (incumbent) | 23,362 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,362 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 113

Incumbent Republican Trudi Walend has represented the 113th District and its predecessors since 1999, Walend didn’t seek re-election. Republican David Guice won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Guice | 19,122 | 50.72% |
| | Democratic | Tom Thomas | 18,579 | 49.28% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 37,701 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 114

Incumbent Democrat Susan Fisher has represented the 114th District since 2004.
North Carolina House of Representatives 114th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Susan Fisher (incumbent) | 28,286 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 28,286 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 115

Incumbent Democrat Bruce Goforth has represented the 115th District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 115th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bruce Goforth (incumbent) | 27,795 | 67.42% |
| | Republican | Paul Purdue | 13,429 | 32.58% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 41,224 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 116

Incumbent Republican Charles Thomas has represented the 116th district since 2007. Thomas didn’t seek re-election and Democrat Jane Whilden won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 116th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jane Whilden | 20,019 | 51.70% |
| | Republican | Tim Moffitt | 18,704 | 48.30% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,723 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

#### District 117

Incumbent Republican Carolyn Justus has represented the 117th District since October 2002.
North Carolina House of Representatives 117th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carolyn Justus (incumbent) | 23,277 | 60.34% |
| | Democratic | Paul D. Goebel | 15,300 | 39.66% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 38,577 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 118

Incumbent Democrat Ray Rapp has represented the 118th District since 2003.
North Carolina House of Representatives 118th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ray Rapp (incumbent) | 23,920 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,920 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 119

Incumbent Democrat Phil Haire has represented the 119th District and its predecessors since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 119th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 19,411 | 61.59% |
| | Republican | Dodie Allen | 12,104 | 38.41% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 31,515 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 120

Incumbent Republican Roger West has represented the 120th District and its predecessors since 2000.
North Carolina House of Representatives 120th district general election, 2008 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 25,201 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,201 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |