North Carolina House District 40 Election Results
North Carolina House District 40 was held by Democratic after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 7.0 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 2002 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Republican | 0 | 18,194 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 16,848 | 29,528 | 36.3% | 27.3 pts |
| 2006 | Republican | 0 | 20,556 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2008 | Republican | 27,336 | 35,764 | 43.3% | 13.4 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 16,345 | 27,686 | 37.1% | 25.8 pts |
| 2012 | Republican | 17,541 | 22,613 | 43.7% | 12.6 pts |
| 2014 | Republican | 13,567 | 16,120 | 45.7% | 8.6 pts |
| 2016 | Democratic | 23,786 | 23,402 | 50.4% | 0.8 pts |
| 2018 | Democratic | 23,340 | 20,288 | 53.5% | 7.0 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held North Carolina House District 40 at the 2018 election?
Democratic held North Carolina House District 40 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 7.0 points.
Which parties have held North Carolina House District 40 since 2002?
Since 2002, North Carolina House District 40 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in North Carolina House District 40?
The closest two-party margin on record for North Carolina House District 40 was 2016, at just 0.8 percentage points.