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The North Carolina House of Representatives election of 2002 were held on November 5, 2002, as part of the biennial election to the General Assembly. All 120 seats in the North Carolina House of Representatives were elected.
It is not to be confused with the election to the United States House of Representatives, which was held in North Carolina on the same day.

## Predictions

| Source | Ranking | As of |
| The Cook Political Report | Tossup | October 4, 2002 |

## Results summary

| District | Incumbent | Party | Party | Elected | Party |
| 1st | Bill Owens | | Dem | Bill Owens | Dem |
| 2nd | Bill Culpepper | | Dem | Bill Culpepper | Dem |
| 3rd | Alice Graham Underhill | | Dem | Michael Gorman | Rep |
| 4th | Gene Rogers† | | Dem | Charles Elliott Johnson | Dem |
| 5th | Howard Hunter Jr. | | Dem | Howard Hunter Jr. | Dem |
| 6th | Zeno Edwards† | | Dem | Arthur Williams | Dem |
| 7th | John Hall | | Dem | John Hall | Dem |
| 8th | Edith Warren | | Dem | Edith Warren | Dem |
| 9th | Marian McLawhorn | | Dem | Marian McLawhorn | Dem |
| 10th | Russell Tucker | | Dem | Stephen LaRoque | Rep |
| 11th | Phil Baddour | | Dem | Louis Pate | Rep |
| 12th | William Wainwright | | Dem | William Wainwright | Dem |
| 13th | Jean Preston | | Rep | Jean Preston | Rep |
| 13th | Ronald Smith | | Dem | Jean Preston | Rep |
| 14th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Keith Williams | Rep |
| 15th | Robert Grady | | Rep | Robert Grady | Rep |
| 16th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Carolyn Justice | Rep |
| 17th | David Redwine | | Dem | Bonner Stiller | Rep |
| 18th | Thomas Wright | | Dem | Thomas Wright | Dem |
| 19th | Danny McComas | | Rep | Danny McComas | Rep |
| 20th | Dewey Hill | | Dem | Dewey Hill | Dem |
| 21st | Larry Bell | | Dem | Larry Bell | Dem |
| 22nd | Edd Nye | | Dem | Edd Nye | Dem |
| 22nd | Nurham Warwick | | Dem | Edd Nye | Dem |
| 23rd | Joe Tolson | | Dem | Joe Tolson | Dem |
| 24th | Shelly Willingham | | Dem | Jean Farmer-Butterfield | Dem |
| 25th | Gene Arnold† | | Rep | Bill Daughtridge | Rep |
| 26th | Billy Creech | | Rep | Billy Creech | Rep |
| 26th | Carolyn Russell | | Rep | Billy Creech | Rep |
| 27th | Stanley Fox | | Dem | Stanley Fox | Dem |
| 28th | Leo Daughtry | | Rep | Leo Daughtry | Rep |
| 29th | Paul Miller | | Dem | Paul Miller | 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 | Bernard Allen | Dem |
| 34th | Art Pope† | | Rep | Don Munford | Rep |
| 35th | Jennifer Weiss | | Dem | Jennifer Weiss | Dem |
| 36th | David Miner | | Rep | David Miner | Rep |
| 37th | Bob Hensley† | | Dem | Paul Stam | Rep |
| 38th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Deborah Ross | Dem |
| 39th | Sam Ellis | | Rep | Sam Ellis | Rep |
| 40th | Rick Eddins | | Rep | Rick Eddins | Rep |
| 41st | Mia Morris | | Rep | Margaret Dickson | Dem |
| 42nd | Marvin Lucas | | Dem | Marvin Lucas | Dem |
| 43rd | Mary McAllister | | Dem | Mary McAllister | Dem |
| 44th | John Hurley† | | Dem | Rick Glazier | Dem |
| 45th | Alex Warner | | Dem | Alex Warner | Dem |
| 46th | Douglas Yongue | | Dem | Douglas Yongue | Dem |
| 47th | Ronnie Sutton | | Dem | Ronnie Sutton | Dem |
| 48th | Donald Bonner | | Dem | Donald Bonner | Dem |
| 49th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Lucy Allen | Dem |
| 50th | Russell Capps | | Rep | Russell Capps | Rep |
| 51st | Leslie Cox | | Dem | John Sauls | Rep |
| 52nd | Richard Morgan | | Rep | Richard Morgan | Rep |
| 53rd | Donald Davis† | | Rep | David Lewis | Rep |
| 54th | Joe Hackney | | Dem | Joe Hackney | Dem |
| 55th | Gordon Allen | | Dem | Gordon Allen | Dem |
| 56th | Verla Insko | | Dem | Verla Insko | Dem |
| 57th | Joanne Bowie | | Rep | Joanne Bowie | Rep |
| 58th | Alma Adams | | Dem | Alma Adams | Dem |
| 59th | Maggie Jeffus | | Dem | Maggie Jeffus | Dem |
| 60th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Earl Jones | Dem |
| 61st | Mary Jarrell† | | Dem | Steve Wood | Rep |
| 62nd | John Blust | | Rep | John Blust | Rep |
| 62nd | Flossie Boyd-McIntyre | | Dem | John Blust | Rep |
| 63rd | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Alice Bordsen | Dem |
| 64th | Cary Allred | | Rep | Cary Allred | Rep |
| 64th | W. B. Teague† | | Rep | Cary Allred | Rep |
| 65th | Nelson Cole | | Dem | Nelson Cole | Dem |
| 66th | Wayne Sexton | | Rep | Wayne Sexton | Rep |
| 67th | Arlie Culp | | Rep | Arlie Culp | Rep |
| 68th | Wayne Goodwin | | Dem | Wayne Goodwin | Dem |
| 69th | Pryor Gibson | | Dem | Pryor Gibson | Dem |
| 70th | Bobby Barbee | | Rep | Bobby Barbee | Rep |
| 70th | Fern Shubert† | | Rep | Bobby Barbee | Rep |
| 71st | Larry Womble | | Dem | Larry Womble | Dem |
| 72nd | Warren Oldham† | | Dem | Earline Parmon | Dem |
| 73rd | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Curtis Blackwood | Rep |
| 74th | Linda Johnson | | Rep | Linda Johnson | Rep |
| 75th | Jeff Barnhart | | Rep | Jeff Barnhart | Rep |
| 76th | Eugene McCombs | | Rep | Eugene McCombs | 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 | Gene Wilson | | Rep | Gene Wilson | Rep |
| 83rd | Tracy Walker | | Rep | Tracy Walker | Rep |
| 84th | Charles Buchanan† | | Rep | Phillip Frye | Rep |
| 84th | Gregory Thompson† | | Rep | Phillip Frye | Rep |
| 85th | Mitch Gillespie | | Rep | Mitch Gillespie | Rep |
| 86th | Walt Church | | Dem | Walt Church | Dem |
| 87th | Edgar Starnes | | Rep | Edgar Starnes | Rep |
| 88th | Mark Hilton | | Rep | Mark Hilton | Rep |
| 89th | Mitchell Setzer | | Rep | Mitchell Setzer | Rep |
| 90th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Jim Harrell | Dem |
| 91st | Rex Baker | | Rep | Rex Baker | Rep |
| 91st | William Hiatt† | | Rep | Rex Baker | Rep |
| 92nd | George Holmes | | Rep | George Holmes | Rep |
| 93rd | Lyons Gray† | | Rep | Bill McGee | Rep |
| 93rd | Theresa Esposito† | | Rep | Bill McGee | Rep |
| 94th | Michael Decker | | Rep | Michael Decker | Rep |
| 95th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Karen Ray | Rep |
| 96th | Frank Mitchell | | Rep | Frank Mitchell | Rep |
| 97th | Joe Kiser | | Rep | Joe Kiser | Rep |
| 97th | Daniel Barefoot† | | Dem | Joe Kiser | Rep |
| 98th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | John Rhodes | Rep |
| 99th | Drew Saunders | | Dem | Drew Saunders | Dem |
| 100th | Jim Black | | Dem | Jim Black | Dem |
| 101st | Beverly Earle | | Dem | Beverly Earle | Dem |
| 102nd | Ruth Easterling† | | Dem | Becky Carney | Dem |
| 103rd | Jim Gulley | | Rep | Jim Gulley | Rep |
| 104th | Connie Wilson | | Rep | Connie Wilson | Rep |
| 105th | Ed McMahan | | Rep | Ed McMahan | Rep |
| 106th | Martha Alexander | | Dem | Martha Alexander | Dem |
| 107th | Pete Cunningham | | Dem | Pete Cunningham | Dem |
| 108th | John Rayfield | | Rep | John Rayfield | Rep |
| 108th | Michael Harrington† | | Rep | John Rayfield | Rep |
| 109th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Patrick McHenry | Rep |
| 110th | Debbie Clary | | Rep | Debbie Clary | Rep |
| 110th | John Weatherly† | | Rep | Debbie Clary | Rep |
| 111th | Andy Dedmon | | Dem | Tim Moore | Rep |
| 112th | New Seat | New Seat | New Seat | Bob England | Dem |
| 113th | Trudi Walend | | Rep | Trudi Walend | Rep |
| 114th | Martin Nesbitt | | Dem | Martin Nesbitt | Dem |
| 115th | Mark Crawford | | Rep | Bruce Goforth | Dem |
| 116th | Wilma Sherrill | | Rep | Wilma Sherrill | Rep |
| 117th | Larry Justus | | Rep | Larry Justus | Rep |
| 118th | Margaret Carpenter | | Rep | Ray Rapp | Dem |
| 119th | Phil Haire | | Dem | Phil Haire | Dem |
| 120th | Roger West | | Rep | Roger West | Rep |
† - Incumbent not seeking re-election
2002 North Carolina House of Representatives election – Summary :
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes |
| Republican | 61 | | | | | 51.77 | 1,072,101 |
| Democratic | | | | | | 43.63 | 903,508 |
| Libertarian | 0 | 0 | 0 | ±0 | 0 | 4.59 | 95,103 |

## 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, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill Owens (incumbent) | 12,157 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,157 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 2

The 2nd district overlaps with much of the former 86th district. Incumbent Democrat Bill Culpepper, who has represented the 86th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 2nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bill Culpepper (incumbent) | 11,867 | 63.45% |
| | Republican | Daniel M. Beall | 6,837 | 36.55% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,704 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 3

Incumbent Democrat Alice Graham Underhill has represented the 3rd district since 2001, she lost re-election to Republican Michael Gorman.
North Carolina House of Representatives 3rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael Gorman | 10,777 | 50.43% |
| | Democratic | Alice Graham Underhill (incumbent) | 10,594 | 49.57% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,371 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 4

The new 4th district overlaps with much of the former 6th district. Incumbent Democrat Gene Rogers, who has represented the 6th district since 1987, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Charles Elliott Johnson won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 4th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Charles Elliott Johnson | 9,109 | 51.77% |
| | Republican | John Wobbleton | 8,487 | 48.23% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,596 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 5

Incumbent Democrat Howard Hunter Jr. has represented the 5th district since 1989.
North Carolina House of Representatives 5th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Howard Hunter Jr. (incumbent) | 12,714 | 84.31% |
| | Libertarian | Larry Cooke | 2,366 | 15.69% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,080 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 6

The new 6th district overlaps with much of the former 2nd district. Incumbent Democrat Zeno Edwards, who has represented the 2nd district since 1993, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Arthur Williams won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 6th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Arthur Williams | 11,287 | 53.91% |
| | Republican | Hood Richardson | 9,648 | 46.09% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,935 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 7

Incumbent Democrat John Hall has represented the 7th district since his appointment on February 4, 2000. Hall was elected to his first full term.
North Carolina House of Representatives 7th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | John Hall (incumbent) | 11,941 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,941 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 8

Incumbent Democrat Edith Warren has represented the 8th district since 1999.
North Carolina House of Representatives 8th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edith Warren (incumbent) | 11,809 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,809 | 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 District 9th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Marian McLawhorn (incumbent) | 10,957 | 64.94% |
| | Republican | Judy Eagle | 5,715 | 33.87% |
| | Libertarian | Deb Seksay | 201 | 1.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,873 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 10

Incumbent Democrat Russell Tucker has represented the 10th district since 1999. He lost re-election to Republican Stephen LaRoque.
North Carolina House of Representatives 10th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Stephen LaRoque | 9,109 | 50.93% |
| | Democratic | Russell Tucker (incumbent) | 8,777 | 49.07% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,886 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 11

Incumbent Democrat Phil Baddour has represented the 11th district since 1993. He lost re-election to Republican Louis Pate.
North Carolina House of Representatives 11th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Louis Pate | 8,508 | 50.52% |
| | Democratic | Phil Baddour (incumbent) | 8,334 | 49.48% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,842 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 12

The new 12th district overlaps with much of the former 79th district. Incumbent Democrat William Wainwright, who has represented the 79th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 12th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | William Wainwright (incumbent) | 12,173 | 87.24% |
| | Libertarian | Alan Christopher Stimson | 1,781 | 12.76% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,954 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 13

The new 13th district overlaps with much of the former 4th district includes the home of incumbent Republican Jean Preston, who has represented the 4th district since 1993, and Democrat Ronald Smith, who has represented the 4th district since 1997, Preston was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives District 13th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jean Preston (incumbent) | 12,530 | 56.48% |
| | Democratic | Ronnie Smith (incumbent) | 9,653 | 43.52% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,183 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 14

The new 14th district is based in Onslow County and is expected to favor Republicans. Republican Keith Williams won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 14th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Keith Williams | 4,325 | 54.48% |
| | Democratic | Dolores Jones Faison | 3,410 | 42.95% |
| | Libertarian | Cap Hayes | 204 | 2.57% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,939 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

#### District 15

The new 15th district overlaps with much of the former 80th district. Incumbent Republican Robert Grady, who has represented the 80th district and its predecessors since 1987, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 15th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Robert Grady (incumbent) | 8,988 | 70.81% |
| | Democratic | Jerome Willingham | 3,705 | 29.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,693 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 16

The new 16th district includes all of Pender County and a portion of New Hanover County. Republican Carolyn Justice won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 16th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Carolyn Justice | 11,338 | 55.92% |
| | Democratic | Jack C. Barnes | 8,476 | 41.81% |
| | Libertarian | Robert J. Smith | 460 | 2.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,274 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

#### District 17

The new 17th district overlaps with the southern portion of the old 14th district. Incumbent Democrat David Redwine, who has represented the 14th district since 1985, lost re-election here to Republican Bonner Stiller.
North Carolina House of Representatives 17th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bonner Stiller | 10,902 | 49.31% |
| | Democratic | David Redwine (incumbent) | 10,733 | 48.54% |
| | Libertarian | Robert Kerr | 476 | 2.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,111 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 18

The new 18th district overlaps with much of the former 98th district. Incumbent Democrat Thomas Wright, who has represented the 98th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 18th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Thomas Wright (incumbent) | 12,028 | 74.21% |
| | Republican | Jack White | 3,696 | 22.80% |
| | Libertarian | Stephen Shepherd | 485 | 2.99% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,209 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 19

The new 19th district overlaps with much of the former 13th district. Incumbent Republican Danny McComas, who has represented the 13th district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 19th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Danny McComas (incumbent) | 20,083 | 88.67% |
| | Libertarian | Ty Jacobus | 2,565 | 11.33% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,648 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

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

The new 20th district overlaps with the northern portion of the former 14th district. Incumbent Democrat Dewey Hill, who has represented the 14th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 20th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Dewey Hill (incumbent) | 14,340 | 82.42% |
| | Libertarian | Richard Hollembeak | 3,058 | 17.58% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,398 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 21

The new 21st district overlaps with much of the former 97th district. Incumbent Democrat Larry Bell, who has represented the 97th district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 21st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Bell (incumbent) | 11,498 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,498 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 22

The new 22nd district includes the homes of incumbent Democrats Nurham Warwick, who has represented the 12th district since 1997, and Edd Nye, who has represented the 96th district and its predecessors since 1985. Warwick didn't seek re-election and Nye was re-elected here.
2002 North Carolina House of Representatives 22nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Edd Nye (incumbent) | 11,614 | 62.27% |
| | Republican | Joy Barbour | 7,038 | 37.73% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,652 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 23

The new 23rd district overlaps with much of the former 71st district. Incumbent Democrat Joe Tolson, who has represented the 71st district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 23rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe Tolson (incumbent) | 9,678 | 53.38% |
| | Republican | Bettie West | 8,244 | 45.47% |
| | Libertarian | Douglas Ellis | 207 | 1.14% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,129 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 24

The new 24th district overlaps with much of the former 70th district. Incumbent Democrat Shelly Willingham, who has represented the 70th district since his appointment on January 28, 2002, ran for re-election. Willingham lost re-nomination to Democrat Jean Farmer-Butterfield, who won the general election.
North Carolina House of Representatives 24th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jean Farmer-Butterfield | 11,535 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,535 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 25

The new 25th district overlaps with much of the former 72nd district. Incumbent Republican Gene Arnold, who has represented the 72nd district since 1993, didn't seek re-election. Republican Bill Daughtridge won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 25th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill Daughtridge | 11,725 | 59.28% |
| | Democratic | Mary Alice Wells | 8,053 | 40.72% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,778 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 26

The new 26th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Billy Creech, who has represented the 20th district since 1989, and Carolyn Russell, who has represented the 77th district and its predecessors since 1991. Russell retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Creech was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 26th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Billy Creech (incumbent) | 16,027 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,027 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 27

The new 27th district overlaps with much of the former 78th district. Incumbent Democrat Stanley Fox, who has represented the 78th district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 27th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Stanley Fox (incumbent) | 13,193 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,193 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 28

The new 28th district overlaps with much of the former 95th district. Incumbent Republican Leo Daughtry, who has represented the 95th district and its predecessors since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 28th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Leo Daughtry (incumbent) | 15,833 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,833 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 29

The new 29th district overlaps with much of the southwest portion of the former 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Paul Miller, who has represented the 23rd district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 29th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul Miller (incumbent) | 15,152 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,152 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 30

The new 30th district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Paul Luebke, who has represented the 23rd district since 1991, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 30th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Paul Luebke (incumbent) | 14,017 | 84.64% |
| | Libertarian | Terry Mancour | 2,543 | 15.36% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,560 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 31

The new 31st district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the old 23rd district. Incumbent Democrat Mickey Michaux, who has represented the 23rd district since 1985, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 31st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mickey Michaux (incumbent) | 12,658 | 81.03% |
| | Libertarian | Rachel Mills | 2,963 | 18.97% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,621 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 32

The new 32nd district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the old 22nd district. Incumbent Democrat Jim Crawford, who has represented the 22nd district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 32nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Crawford (incumbent) | 10,644 | 58.24% |
| | Republican | Sallie Edwards-Pickett | 6,852 | 37.49% |
| | Libertarian | Barbara Howe | 780 | 4.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,276 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 33

The new 33rd district overlaps with much of the former 21st district. Incumbent Democrat Dan Blue, who has represented the 21st district and its predecessors since 1981, retired to run for the U.S. Senate. Democrat Bernard Allen won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 33rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bernard Allen | 12,940 | 65.88% |
| | Republican | Venita Peyton | 6,175 | 31.44% |
| | Libertarian | Jesse Halliday | 526 | 2.68% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,641 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 34

The new 34th district overlaps with much of the former 61st district. Incumbent Republican Art Pope, who has represented the 61st district since 1999, didn't seek re-election. Republican Don Munford won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 34th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Don Munford | 15,998 | 57.82% |
| | Democratic | Cynthia Barnett | 10,767 | 38.91% |
| | Libertarian | Victor Marks | 905 | 3.27% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 27,670 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 35

he new 35th district overlaps with much of the former 63rd district. Incumbent Democrat Jennifer Weiss, who has represented the 63rd district since 1999, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 35th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jennifer Weiss (incumbent) | 12,907 | 52.82% |
| | Republican | Darryl Black | 10,757 | 44.02% |
| | Libertarian | Linda Ellis | 771 | 3.16% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,435 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 36

The new 36th district overlaps with much of the former 62nd district. Incumbent Republican David Miner, who has represented the 62nd district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 36th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Miner (incumbent) | 18,957 | 86.11% |
| | Libertarian | Gregory A. Clayton | 3,059 | 13.89% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,016 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 37

The new 37th district includes the home of incumbent Democrat Bob Hensley, who has represented the 64th district since 1991. Hensley didn't seek re-election and Republican Paul Stam won the open seat.
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North Carolina House of Representatives 37th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Paul Stam | 15,647 | 59.05% |
| | Democratic | J. C. Knowles | 9,700 | 36.61% |
| | Libertarian | Brad Wheeler | 1,152 | 4.35% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 26,499 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 38

The new 38th district is based in east central Wake County and has no incumbent. Democrat Deborah Ross won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 38th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Deborah Ross | 12,566 | 89.68% |
| | Libertarian | Casey Gardner | 1,446 | 10.32% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,012 | 100% |
| | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) |

#### District 39

The new 39th district overlaps with much of the former 15th district. Incumbent Republican Sam Ellis, who has represented the 15th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 39th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Sam Ellis (incumbent) | 13,875 | 56.62% |
| | Democratic | Darren Jackson | 10,105 | 41.24% |
| | Libertarian | H. Wade Minter | 524 | 2.14% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,504 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

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

The new 40th district overlaps with much of the former 65th district. Incumbent Republican Rick Eddins, who has represented the 65th district since 1995, was re-elected here
North Carolina House of Representatives 40th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Rick Eddins (incumbent) | 18,194 | 85.10% |
| | Libertarian | Scott Quint | 3,186 | 14.90% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,380 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 41

The new 41st district overlaps with the eastern portion of the old 18th district. Incumbent Republican Mia Morris, who has represented the 18th district since 1997, lost re-election here to Democrat Margaret Dickson.
North Carolina House of Representatives 41st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Margaret Dickson | 8,596 | 50.68% |
| | Republican | Mia Morris (incumbent) | 8,365 | 49.32% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,961 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

#### District 42

The new 42nd district overlaps with much of the former 17th district. Incumbent Democrat Marvin Lucas, who has represented the 17th district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 42nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Marvin Lucas (incumbent) | 6,845 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 6,845 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 43

The new 43rd district overlaps with much of the former 17th district. Incumbent Democrat Mary McAllister, who has represented the 90th district since 1991, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 43rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Mary McAllister (incumbent) | 7,008 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,008 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 44

The new 44th district overlaps with much of the former 18th district. Incumbent Democrat Bill Hurley, who has represented the 90th district since 1995, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Rick Glazier won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 44th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Rick Glazier | 7,523 | 53.43% |
| | Republican | Michael Stone | 6,556 | 46.57% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,079 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 45

The new 45th district overlaps with much of the former 75th district. Incumbent Democrat Alex Warner, who has represented the 75th district and its predecessors since 1987, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 45th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alex Warner (incumbent) | 8,039 | 62.39% |
| | Republican | Robert T. Lawrence | 4,847 | 37.61% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,886 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 46

The new 46th district overlaps with much of the former 16th district. Incumbent Democrat Douglas Yongue, who has represented the 16th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 46th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Douglas Yongue (incumbent) | 6,920 | 63.50% |
| | Republican | C. Linwood Faulk | 3,978 | 36.50% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,898 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 47

The new 47th district overlaps with much of the former 85th district. Incumbent Democrat Ronnie Sutton, who has represented the 85th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 47th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ronnie Sutton (incumbent) | 7,031 | 73.18% |
| | Republican | Christopher Lowry | 2,577 | 26.82% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,608 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 48

The new 48th district overlaps with much of the former 87th district. Incumbent Democrat Donald Bonner, who has represented the 87th district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 48th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Donald Bonner (incumbent) | 9,968 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 9,968 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 49

The new 49th district includes all of Franklin County, as well as portions of Warren and Halifax counties. Democrat Lucy Allen won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 49th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lucy Allen | 10,885 | 52.45% |
| | Republican | Renee McCormick | 9,288 | 44.75% |
| | Libertarian | Gregg Adelman | 580 | 2.79% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,753 | 100% |
| | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) |

#### District 50

The new 50th district overlaps with much of the former 92nd district. Incumbent Republican Russell Capps, who has represented the 92nd district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 50th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Russell Capps (incumbent) | 19,636 | 80.85% |
| | Libertarian | Lee Griffin | 4,650 | 19.15% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,286 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 51

The new 51st district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 19th district. Incumbent Democrat Leslie Cox, who has represented the 19th district since 1999, lost re-election here to Republican John Sauls.
North Carolina House of Representatives 51st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | John Sauls | 8,500 | 51.14% |
| | Democratic | Leslie Cox (incumbent) | 7,819 | 47.04% |
| | Libertarian | Mark Jackson | 302 | 1.82% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,621 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 52

The new 52nd district overlaps with much of the former 31st district. Incumbent Republican Richard Morgan, who has represented the 31st district since 1991, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 52nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Richard Morgan (incumbent) | 14,477 | 85.57% |
| | Libertarian | Todd Unkefer | 2,442 | 14.43% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,919 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 53

The new 53rd district overlaps with the eastern portion of the former 19th district. Incumbent Republican Don Davis, who has represented the 19th district since 1995, didn't seek re-election. Republican David Lewis won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 53rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | David Lewis | 9,672 | 61.77% |
| | Democratic | Larry C. Upchurch | 5,987 | 38.23% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,659 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 54

The new 54th district overlaps with southern portion of the former 24th district. Incumbent Democrat Joe Hackney, who has represented the 24th district and its predecessors since 1981, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 54th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Joe Hackney (incumbent) | 18,508 | 86.22% |
| | Libertarian | Frederick Blackburn | 2,957 | 13.78% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,465 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 55

The new 55th district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 22nd district. Incumbent Democrat Gordon Allen, who has represented the 22nd district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 55th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Gordon Allen (incumbent) | 11,712 | 55.40% |
| | Republican | Kathy Hartkopf | 9,427 | 44.60% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,139 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 56

The new 56th district overlaps with the northern portion with the 24th district. Incumbent Democrat Verla Insko, who has represented the 24th district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 56th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Verla Insko (incumbent) | 15,805 | 79.98% |
| | Libertarian | Will Shooter | 3,957 | 20.02% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,762 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 57

The new 57th district overlaps with much of the former 29th district. Incumbent Republican Joanne Bowie, who has represented the 29th district and its predecessor since 1989, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 57th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Joanne Bowie (incumbent) | 20,388 | 84.41% |
| | Libertarian | Walter Sperko | 3,766 | 15.59% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,154 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 58

The new 58th district overlaps with much of the former 26th district. Incumbent Democrat Alma Adams, who has represented the 26th district since 1994, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 58th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alma Adams (incumbent) | 14,054 | 85.83% |
| | Libertarian | David Williams | 2,320 | 14.17% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,374 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 59

The new 59th district overlaps with much of the former 89th district. Incumbent Democrat Maggie Jeffus, who has represented the 89th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 59th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Maggie Jeffus (incumbent) | 12,175 | 54.39% |
| | Republican | Alan Hawkes | 9,553 | 42.68% |
| | Libertarian | Allison Jaynes | 656 | 2.93% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,384 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

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

The new 60th district is based in Guilford County and is expected to favor Democrats. Democrat Earl Jones won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 60th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Earl Jones | 11,131 | 83.81% |
| | Libertarian | Dan Groome | 2,151 | 16.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,282 | 100% |
| | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) |

#### District 61

The new 61st district includes the home of incumbent Democrat Mary Jarrell, who has represented the 89th district since 1997. Jarrell didn't seek re-election and Republican Steve Wood won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representative 61st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Steve Wood | 16,769 | 79.16% |
| | Libertarian | Jennifer Schulz Medlock | 4,415 | 20.84% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,184 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 62

The new 62nd district includes the homes of incumbent Republican John Blust, who has represented the 27th district since 2001, and incumbent Democrat Flossie Boyd-McIntyre, who has represented the 28th district since 1993. Blust was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 62nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | John Blust (incumbent) | 13,060 | 62.06% |
| | Democratic | Flossie Boyd-McIntyre (incumbent) | 7,983 | 37.94% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 21,043 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 63

The new 63rd district is based in Alamance County and isn't safe for either party. Democrat Alice Bordsen won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 63rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Alice Bordsen | 7,914 | 50.31% |
| | Republican | Robert E. "Rob" Sharpe Jr. | 7,817 | 49.69% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,731 | 100% |
| | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) |

#### District 64

The new 64th district overlaps with much of the southern portion of the former 25th district. The new district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Cary Allred, who has represented the 25th district since 1995, and W. B. Teague, who has represented the 25th district since 1999. Allred was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 64th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Cary Allred (incumbent) | 13,901 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,901 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 65

The new 65th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 25th district. Incumbent Democrat Nelson Cole, who has represented the 25th district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 65th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Nelson Cole (incumbent) | 13,465 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,465 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 66

The new 66th district overlaps with much of the former 73rd district. Incumbent Republican Wayne Sexton, who has represented the 73rd district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 66th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Wayne Sexton (incumbent) | 14,180 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,180 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 67

The new 67th district overlaps with much of the former 30th district. Incumbent Republican Arlie Culp, who has represented the 30th district since 1989, was re-elected here
North Carolina House of Representatives 67th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Arlie Culp (incumbent) | 10,481 | 68.13% |
| | Democratic | Mary Tate Blake | 4,902 | 31.87% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,383 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 68

The new 68th district overlaps with much of the former 32nd district. Incumbent Democrat Wayne Goodwin, who has represented the 32nd district since 1997, was re-elected here
North Carolina House of Representatives 68th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Wayne Goodwin (incumbent) | 10,393 | 55.86% |
| | Republican | George E. Crump III | 7,833 | 42.10% |
| | Libertarian | David Muse | 381 | 2.05% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,607 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 69

The new 69th district overlaps with much of the former 33rd district. Incumbent Democrat Pryor Gibson, who has represented the 33rd district since 1999, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 69th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Pryor Gibson (incumbent) | 11,749 | 64.75% |
| | Republican | Frank D. Hill | 6,064 | 33.42% |
| | Libertarian | Alan Light | 332 | 1.83% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,145 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 70

The new 70th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Fern Shubert, who has represented the 34th district since 2001, and Bobby Barbee, who has represented the 82nd district and its predecessors since 1987. Shubert retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Barbee was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 70th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bobby Barbee (incumbent) | 8,993 | 50.68% |
| | Democratic | Max Melton | 8,751 | 49.32% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,744 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 71

The new 71st district overlaps with much of the former 66th district. Incumbent Democrat Larry Womble, who has represented the 66th district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 71st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Larry Womble (incumbent) | 9,662 | 66.11% |
| | Republican | Mac Weatherman | 4,571 | 31.28% |
| | Libertarian | Lynn Haggerty | 382 | 2.61% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,615 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 72

The new 72nd district overlaps with much of the former 67th district. Incumbent Democrat Warren Oldham, who has represented the 67th district since 1991, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Earline Parmon won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 72nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Earline Parmon | 8,183 | 54.78% |
| | Republican | Vernon Robinson | 6,754 | 45.22% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,937 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 73

The new 73rd district includes part of Union County and has no incumbent. Republican Curtis Blackwood won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 73rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Curtis Blackwood | 17,477 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,477 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

#### District 74

The new 74th district overlaps with much of the former 90th district. Incumbent Republican Linda Johnson, who has represented the 90th district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 74th district general section, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Linda Johnson (incumbent) | 12,835 | 65.24% |
| | Democratic | Glenn White | 6,243 | 1.73% |
| | Libertarian | Caroline Gellner | 596 | 3.03% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,674 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 75

The new 75th district overlaps with much of the former 81st district. Incumbent Republican Jeff Barnahrt, who has represented the 81st district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 75th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jeff Barnhart (incumbent) | 11,289 | 59.30% |
| | Democratic | Wayne Troutman | 7,747 | 40.70% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,036 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 76

The new 76th district overlaps with much of the former 83rd district. Incumbent Republican Eugene McCombs, who has represented the 83rd district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 76th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Eugene McCombs (incumbent) | 14,703 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,703 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 77

The new 77th district overlaps with much of the former 35th district. Incumbent Democrat Lorene Coates, who has represented the 35th district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 77th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Lorene Coates (incumbent) | 9,886 | 55.02% |
| | Republican | Charlotte A. Gardner | 8,081 | 44.98% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 7,967 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 78

The new 78th district overlaps with much of the former 38th district. Incumbent Republican Harold Brubaker, who has represented the 38th district and its predecessors since 1977, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 78th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Harold Brubaker (incumbent) | 13,059 | 90.74% |
| | Libertarian | Don Blair | 1,332 | 9.26% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,391 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 79

The new 79th district overlaps with much of the former 74th district. Incumbent Republican Julia Craven Howard, who has represented the 74th district and its predecessors since 1989, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 79th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Julia Craven Howard (incumbent) | 15,412 | 86.70% |
| | Libertarian | Mike Holland | 2,364 | 13.30% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,776 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

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

The new 80th District overlaps with much of the former 94th district. Incumbent Republican Jerry Dockham, who has represented the 94th district and its predecessors since 1991, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 80th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jerry Dockham (incumbent) | 15,662 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,662 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 81

The new 81st district overlaps with much of the former 37th district. Incumbent Democrat Hugh Holliman, who has represented the 37th district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 81st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Hugh Holliman (incumbent) | 9,074 | 53.20% |
| | Republican | John T. Walser Jr. | 7,540 | 44.21% |
| | Libertarian | Stuart Britt | 442 | 2.59% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,056 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 82

The new 82nd district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 40th district. Incumbent Republican Gene Wilson, who has represented the 40th district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 82nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Gene Wilson (incumbent) | 13,989 | 58.33% |
| | Democratic | Dan Hense | 9,056 | 37.76% |
| | Libertarian | Jeff Cannon | 937 | 3.91% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,982 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 83

The new 83rd district overlaps with much of the western portion of the former 41st district. Incumbent Republican Tracy Walker, who has represented the 41st district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 83rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tracy Walker (incumbent) | 12,976 | 64.58% |
| | Democratic | Robert T. Johnston | 6,472 | 32.21% |
| | Libertarian | Pat Kingsbury | 646 | 3.21% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,094 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 84

The new 84th district overlaps with much of the former 46th district. Incumbent Republicans Charles Buchanan and Gregory Thompson, who have represented the 46th district since 1995 and 1993 respectively, were both redistricted here. Thompson retired to run for the North Carolina Senate. Phillip Frye defeated Buchanan in the Republican primary and easily won the general election.
North Carolina House of Representatives 84th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Phillip Frye | 14,422 | 84.14% |
| | Libertarian | Jeff Young | 2,719 | 15.86% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,141 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 85

The new 85th district overlaps with much of the former 49th district. Incumbent Republican Mitch Gillespie, who has represented the 49th district since 1999, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 85th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mitch Gillespie (incumbent) | 10,318 | 58.16% |
| | Democratic | A. Everette Clark | 7,424 | 41.84% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,742 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 86

The new 86th district overlaps with much of the former 47th district. Incumbent Democrat Walt Church, who has represented the 47th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 86th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Walt Church (incumbent) | 11,586 | 59.10% |
| | Republican | Earl A. Cook | 8,019 | 40.90% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,605 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 87

The new 87th district overlaps with much of the former 91st district. Incumbent Republican Edgar Starnes, who has represented the 91st district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 87th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Edgar Starnes (incumbent) | 11,813 | 51.48% |
| | Democratic | Ray Warren | 11,132 | 48.52% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,945 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 88

The new 88th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 45th district. Incumbent Republican Mark Hilton, who has represented the 45th district since 2001, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 88th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mark Hilton (incumbent) | 12,549 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,549 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 89

The new 89th district overlaps with much of the former 43rd district. Incumbent Republican Mitchell Setzer, who has represented the 43rd district since 1999, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 89th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Mitchell Setzer (incumbent) | 12,912 | 85.97% |
| | Libertarian | Barry Woodfin | 2,107 | 14.03% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 15,019 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 90

The new 90th district includes all of Alleghany County as well as part of Surry County. The new district has no incumbent. Democrat Jim Harrell won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 90th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Harrell | 9,395 | 52.75% |
| | Republican | R. F. Buck Golding | 8,415 | 47.25% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,810 | 100% |
| | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) |

#### District 91

The new 91st district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the former 40th district. The district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Rex Baker, who has represented the 40th district since 1995, and William Hiatt, who has represented the 40th district since 1995. Hiatt didn't seek re-election and Baker was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 91st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Rex Baker (incumbent) | 10,548 | 56.81% |
| | Democratic | Robert W. Mitchell | 8,019 | 43.19% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,567 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 92

The new 92nd district overlaps with much of the eastern portion of the former 41st district. Incumbent Republican George Holmes, who has represented the 41st district and its predecessors since 1979, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 92nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | George Holmes (incumbent) | 16,881 | 86.59% |
| | Libertarian | Adam Wilson | 2,614 | 13.41% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,495 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 93

The new 93rd district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Lyons Gray, who has represented the 39th district since 1989, and Theresa Esposito, who has represented the 88th district and its predecessors since 1985, didn't seek re-election. Neither Gray nor Esposito sought re-election. Republican Bill McGee won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 93rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Bill McGee | 15,591 | 62.74% |
| | Democratic | Becky Johnson | 8,698 | 35.00% |
| | Libertarian | Kevin Fortner | 562 | 2.26% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 24,851 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 94

the new 94th District overlaps with much of the former 84th district. Incumbent Republican Michael Decker, who has represented the 84th district and its predecessors since 1985, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 94th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Michael Decker (incumbent) | 17,110 | 84.96% |
| | Libertarian | Ed Topolski | 3,029 | 15.04% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,139 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 95

The new 95th district contains the southern portions of Catawba and Iredell counties and had no incumbent. Republican Karen Ray won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 95th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Karen Ray | 14,613 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,613 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

#### District 96

The new 96th district overlaps with much of the former 42nd district. Incumbent Republican Franklin Mitchell, who has represented the 42nd district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 96th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Frank Mitchell (incumbent) | 9,822 | 58.16% |
| | Democratic | Bill McMillan | 6,784 | 40.17% |
| | Libertarian | Kyle Klock | 282 | 1.67% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 16,888 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 97

The new 97th district includes the homes of incumbent Republican Joe Kiser, who has represented the 45th district since 1995, and incumbent Democrat Daniel Barefoot, who has represented the 44th district since 1999. Barefoot didn't seek re-election and Kiser was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 97th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | 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 | Total votes | Total votes | 20,269 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 98

The new 98th district is based in the northern portion of Mecklenburg County and has no incumbent. Republican John Rhodes won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 98th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | John Rhodes | 13,661 | 57.92% |
| | Democratic | David H. Dunn | 9,927 | 42.08% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,588 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

#### District 99

The new 99th district overlaps with much of the former 54th district. Incumbent Democrat Drew Saunders, who has represented the 54th district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 99th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Drew Saunders (incumbent) | 10,636 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 10,636 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

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

The new 100th district overlaps with much of the former 36th district. Incumbent Speaker of the House Jim Black, who has represented the 36th district since 1991 and previously from 1981 to 1985, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 100th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Jim Black (incumbent) | 8,450 | 60.87% |
| | Republican | Nick Cicali | 5,432 | 39.13% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,882 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 101

The new 101st district overlaps with much of the former 60th district. Incumbent Democrat Beverly Earle, who has represented the 60th district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 101st district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Beverly Earle (incumbent) | 12,093 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,093 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 102

The new 102nd district overlaps with much of the former 58th district. Incumbent Democrat Ruth Easterling, who has represented the 58th district and its predecessors since 1977, didn't seek re-election. Democrat Becky Carney won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 102nd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Becky Carney | 10,923 | 91.00% |
| | Libertarian | Daniel Elmaleh | 1,080 | 9.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 12,003 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 103

The new 103rd district overlaps with much of the former 69th district. Incumbent Republican Jim Gulley, who has represented the 69th district since 1997, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 103rd district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jim Gulley (incumbent) | 17,254 | 90.24% |
| | Libertarian | Andy Grum | 1,866 | 9.76% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,120 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 104

The new 104th district overlaps with much of the former 57th district. Incumbent Republican Connie Wilson, who has represented the 57th district since 1993, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 104th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Connie Wilson (incumbent) | 20,983 | 89.53% |
| | Libertarian | Ryan Murphy | 2,453 | 10.47% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 23,436 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 105

The new 105th district overlaps with much of the former 55th district. Incumbent Republican Ed McMahan, who has represented the 105th district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 105th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Ed McMahan (incumbent) | 17,970 | 89.78% |
| | Libertarian | Sean Johnson | 2,046 | 10.22% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,016 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 106

The new 106th district overlaps with much of the former 56th district. Incumbent Democrat Martha Alexander, who has represented the 56th district since 1993, was re-elected here
North Carolina House of Representatives 106th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Martha Alexander (incumbent) | 11,822 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,822 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 107

The new 107th district overlaps with much of the former 59th district. Incumbent Democrat Pete Cunningham, who has represented the 59th district since 1987, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives District 107th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Pete Cunningham (incumbent) | 11,490 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,490 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 108

The new 108th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans John Rayfield, who has represented the 93rd district since 1995, and Michael Harrington, who has represented the 76th district since 2001. Harrington retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Rayfield was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 108th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | John Rayfield (incumbent) | 12,196 | 84.26% |
| | Libertarian | John Covington | 2,278 | 15.74% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,474 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 109

The new 109th district includes part of Gaston County and has no incumbent. Republican Patrick McHenry won the open seat.
North Carolina House of Representatives 109th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Patrick McHenry | 7,643 | 54.37% |
| | Democratic | John Eaker | 6,093 | 43.34% |
| | Libertarian | David Secrist | 321 | 2.28% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 14,057 | 100% |
| | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) | Republican win (new seat) |

#### District 110

The new 110th district includes the homes of incumbent Republicans Debbie Clary, who has represented the 48th district since 1995, and incumbent Republican John Weatherly, who has represented the 48th district since 1993. Weatherly retired to run for the North Carolina Senate and Clary was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 110th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Debbie Clary (incumbent) | 11,402 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 11,402 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 111

The new 111th district includes the home of incumbent Democrat Andy Dedmon, who has represented the 48th district since 1997. Dedmon lost re-election here by Republican Tim Moore.
North Carolina House of Representatives 111th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Tim Moore | 9,790 | 52.97% |
| | Democratic | Andy Dedmon (incumbent) | 8,693 | 47.03% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 18,483 | 100% |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

#### District 112

The new 112th district includes all of Rutherford County and a portion of Cleveland County. The new district had no incumbent and was won by Democrat Bob England.
North Carolina House of Representatives 112th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bob England | 11,215 | 57.90% |
| | Republican | David Rogers | 7,817 | 40.36% |
| | Libertarian | Ralph Haulk | 338 | 1.74% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,370 | 100% |
| | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) | Democratic win (new seat) |

#### District 113

The new 113th district overlaps with much of the former 68th district. Incumbent Republican Trudi Walend, who has represented the 68th district since 1999, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 113th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Trudi Walend (incumbent) | 17,472 | 83.96% |
| | Libertarian | Jean Marlowe | 3,338 | 16.04% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,810 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 114

The new 114th District overlaps with a portion of the former 51st district. Incumbent Democrat Martin Nesbitt, who has represented the 51st district and its predecessors since 1979, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 114th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Martin Nesbitt (incumbent) | 12,516 | 60.95% |
| | Republican | Bill Porter | 7,097 | 34.56% |
| | Libertarian | Clarence Young | 921 | 4.49% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,534 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 115

The new 115th district overlaps with much of the southeastern portion of the 51st district. Incumbent Republican Mark Crawford, who has represented the 51st district since 2001, lost re-election here to Democrat Bruce Goforth.
2002 North Carolina House of Representatives 115th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Bruce Goforth | 11,320 | 50.70% |
| | Republican | Mark Crawford (incumbent) | 10,405 | 46.60% |
| | Libertarian | Robert Parker | 601 | 2.69% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 22,326 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

#### District 116

The new 116th district overlaps with much of the southwestern portion of the old 51st district. Incumbent Republican Wilma Sherrill, who has represented the 51st district since 1995, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 116th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Wilma Sherrill (incumbent) | 13,470 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 13,470 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 117

The new 117th district overlaps with much of the former 50th district. Incumbent Republican Larry Justus, who has represented the 50th district since 1985, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 117th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Larry Justus (incumbent) | 17,043 | 89.00% |
| | Libertarian | Brian Barber | 2,107 | 11.00% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 19,150 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

#### District 118

The new 118th district overlaps with much of the northern portion of the former 52nd district. Incumbent Republican Margaret Carpenter, who has represented the 52nd district since 2001, lost re-election here to Democrat Ray Rapp.
North Carolina House of Representatives 118th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Ray Rapp | 13,717 | 53.34% |
| | Republican | Margaret Carpenter (incumbent) | 11,476 | 44.62% |
| | Libertarian | Barry Williams | 525 | 2.04% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 25,718 | 100% |
| | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican | Democratic gain from Republican |

#### District 119

The new 119th district overlaps with much of the southern portion of the former 52nd district. Incumbent Democrat Phil Haire, who has represented the 52nd district since 1999, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 119th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Democratic | Phil Haire (incumbent) | 11,238 | 55.05% |
| | Republican | Kaye Matthews | 9,175 | 44.95% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 20,413 | 100% |
| | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |

#### District 120

The new 120th district overlaps with much of the former 53rd district. Incumbent Republican Roger West, who has represented the 53rd district since 2000, was re-elected here.
North Carolina House of Representatives 120th district general election, 2002 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Roger West (incumbent) | 17,968 | 100% |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 17,968 | 100% |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |