2008 North Carolina Senate election

Not to be confused with 2008 United States Senate election in North Carolina.

2008 North Carolina Senate election

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All 50 seats in the North Carolina Senate
26 (without Lieutenant Governor) seats needed for a majority
|  | Majority party  | Minority party

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Leader  | Marc Basnight | Phil Berger
Party  | Democratic | Republican
Leader since  | January 1, 1993  | January 1, 2005
Leader's seat  | 1st \- Manteo | 26th \- Eden
Last election  | 31 | 19
Seats before  | 31 | 19
Seats won  | 30 | 20
Seat change  |  1  |  1
Popular vote  | 1,821,994 | 1,769,130
Percentage  | 51.50% | 47.40%

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Results:
Democratic hold
Republican hold Republican gain

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| President pro tempore before election

Marc Basnight
Democratic

| Elected President pro tempore

Marc Basnight
Democratic

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The 2008 North Carolina Senate election was held on November 5, 2008, to elect members to all fifty seats in the North Carolina Senate. The primary election was held on May 6, 2008, with a primary run-off occurring on June 24, 2008.

## Results summary

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District  | Incumbent | Party  | Elected  | Party

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1st | Marc Basnight |  | Dem  | Marc Basnight |  | Dem
2nd | Jean Preston |  | Rep  | Jean Preston |  | Rep
3rd | Clark Jenkins |  | Dem  | Clark Jenkins |  | Dem
4th | Edward Jones |  | Dem  | Edward Jones |  | Dem
5th | John H. Kerr III†  |  | Dem  | Don Davis |  | Dem
6th | Harry Brown |  | Rep  | Harry Brown |  | Rep
7th | Doug Berger |  | Dem  | Doug Berger |  | Dem
8th | R. C. Soles Jr. |  | Dem  | R. C. Soles Jr. |  | Dem
9th | Julia Boseman |  | Dem  | Julia Boseman |  | Dem
10th | Charles W. Albertson |  | Dem  | Charles W. Albertson |  | Dem
11th | A. B. Swindell |  | Dem  | A. B. Swindell |  | Dem
12th | Fred Smith†  |  | Rep  | David Rouzer |  | Rep
13th | David F. Weinstein |  | Dem  | David F. Weinstein |  | Dem
14th | Vernon Malone |  | Dem  | Vernon Malone |  | Dem
15th | Neal Hunt |  | Rep  | Neal Hunt |  | Rep
16th | Janet Cowell†  |  | Dem  | Josh Stein |  | Dem
17th | Richard Y. Stevens |  | Rep  | Richard Y. Stevens |  | Rep
18th | Bob Atwater |  | Dem  | Bob Atwater |  | Dem
19th | Tony Rand |  | Dem  | Tony Rand |  | Dem
20th | Floyd McKissick Jr. |  | Dem  | Floyd McKissick Jr. |  | Dem
21st | Larry Shaw |  | Dem  | Larry Shaw |  | Dem
22nd | Harris Blake |  | Rep  | Harris Blake |  | Rep
23rd | Eleanor Kinnaird |  | Dem  | Eleanor Kinnaird |  | Dem
24th | Anthony Foriest |  | Dem  | Anthony Foriest |  | Dem
25th | William R. Purcell |  | Dem  | William R. Purcell |  | Dem
26th | Phil Berger |  | Rep  | Phil Berger |  | Rep
27th | Kay Hagan†  |  | Dem  | Don Vaughan  |  | Dem
28th | Katie G. Dorsett |  | Dem  | Katie G. Dorsett |  | Dem
29th | Jerry W. Tillman |  | Rep  | Jerry W. Tillman |  | Rep
30th | Don W. East |  | Rep  | Don W. East |  | Rep
31st | Peter S. Brunstetter |  | Rep  | Peter S. Brunstetter |  | Rep
32nd | Linda Garrou |  | Dem  | Linda Garrou |  | Dem
33rd | Stan Bingham |  | Rep  | Stan Bingham |  | Rep
34th | Andrew C. Brock |  | Rep  | Andrew C. Brock |  | Rep
35th | Eddie Goodall |  | Rep  | Eddie Goodall |  | Rep
36th | Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. |  | Rep  | Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. |  | Rep
37th | Dan Clodfelter |  | Dem  | Dan Clodfelter |  | Dem
38th | Charlie Dannelly |  | Dem  | Charlie Dannelly |  | Dem
39th | Bob Rucho |  | Rep  | Bob Rucho |  | Rep
40th | Malcolm Graham |  | Dem  | Malcolm Graham |  | Dem
41st | James Forrester |  | Rep  | James Forrester |  | Rep
42nd | Austin M. Allran |  | Rep  | Austin M. Allran |  | Rep
43rd | David W. Hoyle |  | Dem  | David W. Hoyle |  | Dem
44th | Jim Jacumin |  | Rep  | Jim Jacumin |  | Rep
45th | Steve Goss |  | Dem  | Steve Goss |  | Dem
46th | Walter H. Dalton†  |  | Dem  | Debbie A. Clary |  | Rep
47th | Joe Sam Queen |  | Dem  | Joe Sam Queen |  | Dem
48th | Tom Apodaca |  | Rep  | Tom Apodaca |  | Rep
49th | Martin Nesbitt |  | Dem  | Martin Nesbitt |  | Dem
50th | John J. Snow Jr. |  | Dem  | John J. Snow Jr. |  | Dem

† - Incumbent not seeking re-election

Party | Candi-
dates | Votes | Seats

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No. | % | No. | +/– | %
| Democratic Party | 39 | 1,821,994 | 50.166% | 30 | 1 | 60%
| Republican Party | 40 | 1,769,130 | 48.710% | 20 | 1 | 40%
| Libertarian Party | 8 | 40,813 | 1.124% | 0 |  | 0%
Total | 87 | 3,631,937 | 100.00% | 50 |  | 100.00%

| Senate seats

|  |
Democratic |

| 60%
Republican |

| 40%

| Popular vote

|  |
Democratic |

| 50.166%
Republican |

| 48.710%
Libertarian |

| 1.124%

### Open seats that changed parties

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* Walter H. Dalton (D-District 46) ran for Lieutenant Governor, seat won by Debbie A. Clary (R)

## Detailed results

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### Districts 1–25

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#### District 1

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Incumbent Democrat President Pro Tempore Marc Basnight has represented the 1st district since 1985.

North Carolina Senate 1st district general election, 2008[1] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Marc Basnight (incumbent)  | 62,661  | 100%
Total votes  | 62,661  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 2

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Incumbent Republican Jean Preston has represented the 2nd district since 2007.

North Carolina Senate 2nd district general election, 2008[2] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Jean Preston (incumbent)  | 51,117  | 61.61%
| Democratic | Greg D. Muse  | 31,849  | 38.39%
Total votes  | 82,966  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 3

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Incumbent Democrat Clark Jenkins has represented the 3rd district since 2003.

North Carolina Senate 3rd district general election, 2008[3] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Clark Jenkins (incumbent)  | 57,703  | 100%
Total votes  | 57,703  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 4

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Incumbent Democrat Edward Jones has represented the 4th district since 2007.

North Carolina Senate 4th district general election, 2008[4] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Edward Jones (incumbent)  | 57,429  | 100%
Total votes  | 57,429  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 5

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Incumbent Democrat John H. Kerr III has represented the 5th district and its predecessors since 1993. Kerr didn't seek re-election and Democrat Don Davis won the open seat.

North Carolina Senate 5th district general election, 2008[5] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Don Davis | 40,982  | 52.90%
| Republican | Louis Pate | 36,493  | 47.10%
Total votes  | 77,475  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 6

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Incumbent Republican Harry Brown has represented the 6th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 6th district general election, 2008[6] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Harry Brown (incumbent)  | 38,139  | 100%
Total votes  | 38,139  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 7

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Incumbent Democrat Doug Berger has represented the 7th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 7th district general election, 2008[7] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Doug Berger (incumbent)  | 48,874  | 61.25%
| Republican | Chuck Stires  | 28,588  | 35.83%
| Libertarian | Kira Howe  | 2,331  | 2.92%
Total votes  | 79,793  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 8

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Incumbent Democrat R. C. Soles Jr. has represented the 8th district and its predecessors since 1977.

North Carolina Senate 8th district general election, 2008[8] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | R. C. Soles Jr. (incumbent)  | 47,905  | 48.66%
| Republican | Bettie Fennell  | 45,093  | 45.80%
| Libertarian | Rachel Joiner Merrill  | 5,454  | 5.54%
Total votes  | 98,452  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 9

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Incumbent Democrat Julia Boseman has represented the 9th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 9th district general election, 2008[9] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Julia Boseman (incumbent)  | 50,516  | 51.67%
| Republican | Michael Lee | 47,244  | 48.33%
Total votes  | 97,760  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 10

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Incumbent Democrat Charles W. Albertson has represented the 10th district and its predecessors since 1993.

North Carolina Senate 10th district general election, 2008[10] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Charles W. Albertson (incumbent)  | 51,375  | 100%
Total votes  | 51,375  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 11

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Incumbent Democrat A. B. Swindell has represented the 11th district and its predecessors since 2001.

North Carolina Senate 11th district general election, 2008[11] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | A. B. Swindell (incumbent)  | 59,461  | 100%
Total votes  | 59,461  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 12

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Incumbent Republican Fred Smith has represented the 12th district since 2003. Smith ran for Governor and Republican David Rouzer won the open seat.

North Carolina Senate 12th district general election, 2008[12] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | David Rouzer | 44,261  | 51.93%
| Democratic | Kay Carroll  | 40,971  | 48.07%
Total votes  | 85,232  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 13

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Incumbent Democrat David F. Weinstein has represented the 13th district and its predecessors since 1997.

North Carolina Senate 13th district general election, 2008[13] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | David F. Weinstein (incumbent)  | 45,776  | 100%
Total votes  | 45,776  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 14

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Incumbent Democrat Vernon Malone has represented the 14th district since 2003.

North Carolina Senate 14th district general election, 2008[14] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Vernon Malone (incumbent)  | 67,823  | 69.45%
| Republican | Carol Bennett  | 29,835  | 30.55%
Total votes  | 97,658  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 15

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Incumbent Republican Neal Hunt has represented the 15th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 15th district general election, 2008[15] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Neal Hunt (incumbent)  | 56,873  | 52.83%
| Democratic | Chris Mintz  | 46,175  | 42.89%
| Libertarian | Jan MacKay  | 4,602  | 4.27%
Total votes  | 107,650  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 16

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Incumbent Democrat Janet Cowell has represented the 16th district since 2005. Cowell ran for State Treasurer and Democrat Josh Stein won the open seat.

North Carolina Senate 16th district general election, 2008[16] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Josh Stein | 58,357  | 60.82%
| Republican | John Alexander | 37,586  | 39.18%
Total votes  | 95,943  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 17

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Incumbent Republican Richard Y. Stevens has represented the 17th district since 2003.

North Carolina Senate 17th district general election, 2008[17] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Richard Y. Stevens (incumbent)  | 75,311  | 81.20%
| Libertarian | Brian Irving  | 17,441  | 18.80%
Total votes  | 92,752  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 18

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Incumbent Democrat Bob Atwater has represented the 18th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 18th district general election, 2008[18] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Bob Atwater (incumbent)  | 66,916  | 69.00%
| Republican | Roger Gerber  | 30,063  | 31.00%
Total votes  | 96,979  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 19

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Incumbent Democrat Tony Rand has represented the 19th district and its predecessors since 1995.

North Carolina Senate 19th district general election, 2008[19] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Tony Rand (incumbent)  | 57,027  | 100%
Total votes  | 57,027  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 20

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Incumbent Democrat Floyd McKissick Jr. has represented the 20th district since 2007.

North Carolina Senate 20th district general election, 2008[20] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Floyd McKissick Jr. (incumbent)  | 64,178  | 74.58%
| Republican | Ken Chandler  | 19,666  | 22.55%
| Libertarian | David C. Rollins  | 3,377  | 3.87%
Total votes  | 87,221  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 21

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Incumbent Democrat Larry Shaw has represented the 21st district and its predecessors since 1995.

North Carolina Senate 21st district general election, 2008[21] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Larry Shaw (incumbent)  | 48,430  | 100%
Total votes  | 48,430  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 22

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Incumbent Republican Harris Blake has represented the 22nd district since 2003.

North Carolina Senate 22nd district general election, 2008[22] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Harris Blake (incumbent)  | 50,111  | 60.27%
| Democratic | Abraham Oudeh  | 33,033  | 39.73%
Total votes  | 83,144  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 23

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Incumbent Democrat Eleanor Kinnaird has represented the 23rd district and its predecessors since 1997.

North Carolina Senate 23rd district general election, 2008[23] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Eleanor Kinnaird (incumbent)  | 62,192  | 70.90%
| Republican | Greg Bass  | 25,527  | 29.10%
Total votes  | 62,192  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 24

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Incumbent Democrat Anthony Foriest has represented the 24th district since 2007.

North Carolina Senate 24th district general election, 2008[24] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Anthony Foriest (incumbent)  | 38,539  | 52.51%
| Republican | Rick Gunn | 34,854  | 47.49%
Total votes  | 73,393  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 25

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Incumbent Democrat William R. Purcell has represented the 25th district and its predecessors since 1997.

North Carolina Senate 25th district general election, 2008[25] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | William R. Purcell (incumbent)  | 42,760  | 60.84%
| Republican | Janice B. Abernathy  | 27,519  | 39.16%
Total votes  | 70,279  | 100%
| Democratic hold

### Districts 26–50

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#### District 26

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Incumbent Republican Minority Leader Phil Berger has represented the 26th district since and its predecessors since 2001.

North Carolina Senate 26th district general election, 2008[26] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Phil Berger (incumbent)  | 65,392  | 100%
Total votes  | 65,392  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 27

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Incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan has represented the 27th district and its predecessors since 1999. Hagan ran for the U.S Senate and Democrat Don Vaughan won the open seat.

North Carolina Senate 27th district general election, 2008[27] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Don Vaughan  | 59,609  | 68.75%
| Republican | Joe Wilson  | 27,100  | 31.25%
Total votes  | 86,709  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 28

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Incumbent Democrat Katie G. Dorsett has represented the 28th district since 2003.

2008 North Carolina Senate District 28th district general election, 2008[28] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Katie G. Dorsett (incumbent)  | 61,911  | 100%
Total votes  | 61,911  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 29

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Incumbent Republican Jerry W. Tillman has represented the 29th district since 2003.

North Carolina Senate 29th district general election, 2008[29] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Jerry W. Tillman (incumbent)  | 45,614  | 68.00%
| Democratic | Ronald Franklin  | 21,316  | 31.78%
| Unaffiliated  | Write-ins | 146  | 0.22%
Total votes  | 67,076  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 30

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Incumbent Republican Don W. East has represented the 30th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 30th district general election, 2008[30] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Don W. East (incumbent)  | 52,754  | 100%
Total votes  | 52,754  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 31

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Incumbent Republican Peter S. Brunstetter has represented the 31st district since 2006.

North Carolina Senate 31st district general election, 2008[31] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Peter S. Brunstetter (incumbent)  | 65,201  | 100%
Total votes  | 65,201  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 32

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Incumbent Democrat Linda Garrou has represented the 32nd district and its predecessors since 1999.

North Carolina Senate 32nd district general election, 2008[32] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Linda Garrou (incumbent)  | 57,672  | 100%
Total votes  | 57,672  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 33

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Incumbent Republican Stan Bingham has represented the 33rd district and its predecessors since 2001.

North Carolina Senate 33rd district general election, 2008[33] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Stan Bingham (incumbent)  | 61,387  | 100%
Total votes  | 61,387  | 100%

#### District 34

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Incumbent Republican Andrew C. Brock has represented the 34th district since 2003.

North Carolina Senate 34th district general election, 2008[34] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Andrew C. Brock (incumbent)  | 47,960  | 61.17%
| Democratic | John Carlyle Sherrill III  | 30,443  | 38.83%
Total votes  | 78,403  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 35

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Incumbent Republican Eddie Goodall has represented the 35th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate District 35th district general election, 2008[35] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Eddie Goodall (incumbent)  | 75,025  | 100%
Total votes  | 75,025  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 36

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Incumbent Republican Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. has represented the 36th district and its predecessors since 1991.

North Carolina Senate 36th district general election, 2008[36] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. (incumbent)  | 50,052  | 56.81%
| Democratic | Charles Paxton  | 38,047  | 43.19%
Total votes  | 88,099  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 37

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Incumbent Democrat Dan Clodfelter has represented the 37th district and its predecessors since 1999.

North Carolina Senate 37th district general election, 2008[37] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Dan Clodfelter (incumbent)  | 48,608  | 67.84%
| Republican | Vince Coscia  | 30,315  | 28.35%
| Libertarian | Rusty Sheridan  | 2,733  | 3.81%
Total votes  | 71,656  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 38

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Incumbent Democrat Charlie Dannelly has represented the 38th district and its predecessors since 1995.

North Carolina Senate 38th district general election, 2008[38] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Charlie Dannelly (incumbent)  | 67,755  | 73.33%
| Republican | James R. Soder  | 22,056  | 23.87%
| Libertarian | C. Travis Wheat  | 2,588  | 2.80%
Total votes  | 92,399  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 39

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Incumbent Republican Bob Rucho has represented the 39th district and its predecessors since 2008 and previously from 1997 to 2005.

North Carolina Senate 39th district general election, 2008[39] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Bob Rucho (incumbent)  | 73,799  | 100%
Total votes  | 73,799  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 40

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Incumbent Democrat Maclom Graham has represented the 40th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 40th district general election, 2008[40] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Malcolm Graham (incumbent)  | 66,307  | 66.96%
| Republican | Ed Mulheren  | 32,711  | 33.04%
Total votes  | 99,018  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 41

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Incumbent Republican James Forrester has represented the 41st district and its predecessors since 1991.

North Carolina Senate 41st district general election, 2008[41] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | James Forrester (incumbent)  | 67,211  | 100%
Total votes  | 67,211  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 42

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Incumbent Republican Austin M. Allran has represented the 42nd district and its predecessors since 1987.

North Carolina Senate 42nd district general election, 2008[42] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Austin M. Allran (incumbent)  | 59,574  | 100%
Total votes  | 59,574  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 43

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Incumbent Democrat David W. Hoyle has represented the 43rd district and its predecessors since 1993.

North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2008[43] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | David W. Hoyle (incumbent)  | 35,838  | 51.47
| Republican | Kathy Harrington | 33,791  | 48.53
Total votes  | 69,629  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 44

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Incumbent Republican Jim Jacumin has represented the 44th district since 2005.

North Carolina 44th district general election, 2008[44] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Jim Jacumin (incumbent)  | 41,320  | 57.88%
| Democratic | Jim Cates  | 27,782  | 38.92%
| Libertarian | Richard C. Evey  | 2,287  | 3.20%
Total votes  | 71,389  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 45

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Incumbent Democrat Steve Goss has represented the 45th district since 2007.

North Carolina Senate 45th district general election, 2008[45] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Steve Goss (incumbent)  | 46,014  | 53.90%
| Republican | Jerry Butler  | 39,349  | 46.10%
Total votes  | 85,363  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 46

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Incumbent Democrat Walter H. Dalton has represented the 46th district and its predecessors since 1997.
Dalton ran for Lieutenant Governor. Republican Debbie A. Clary won the open seat.

North Carolina Senate 46th district general election, 2008[46] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Debbie A. Clary | 36,059  | 50.50%
| Democratic | Keith H. Melton  | 35,338  | 49.50%
Total votes  | 71,397  | 100%
| Republican gain from Democratic

#### District 47

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Incumbent Democrat Joe Sam Queen has represented the 47th district since 2007, and previously from 2003 to 2005.

North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2008[47] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Joe Sam Queen (incumbent)  | 41,736  | 53.59%
| Republican | Keith Presnell  | 36,144  | 46.41%
Total votes  | 77,880  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 48

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Incumbent Republican Tom Apodaca has represented the 48th district since 2003.

North Carolina Senate 48th district general election, 2008[48] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Republican | Tom Apodaca (incumbent)  | 64,183  | 100%
Total votes  | 64,183  | 100%
| Republican hold

#### District 49

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Incumbent Democratic Majority Leader Martin Nesbitt has represented the 49th district since 2004.

North Carolina Senate 49th district general election, 2008[49] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | Martin Nesbitt (incumbent)  | 56,150  | 65.64%
| Republican | R. L. Clark | 29,391  | 34.36%
Total votes  | 85,541  | 100%
| Democratic hold

#### District 50

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Incumbent Democrat John J. Snow Jr. has represented the 50th district since 2005.

North Carolina Senate 50th district general election, 2008[50] Party  | Candidate  | Votes  | %

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| Democratic | John J. Snow Jr. (incumbent)  | 46,536  | 57.45%
| Republican | Susan C. Pons  | 34,462  | 42.55%
Total votes  | 80,998  | 100%
| Democratic hold

## See also

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* List of North Carolina state legislatures

## References

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