North Carolina, State House, District 117

Note: North Carolina's state legislative district maps are the subject of ongoing legal actions. On June 5, 2017, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed a federal district court decision finding that 28 state legislative districts had been subject to an illegal racial gerrymander. The district court then ordered state lawmakers to draft remedial maps for use in the 2018 election cycle. The legislature adopted new state House and Senate district maps on August 30, 2017. On October 26, 2017, the district court appointed a special master "to assist the Court in further evaluating and, if necessary, redrawing" the revised district maps. The special master, Nate Persily, issued final recommendations on December 1, 2017. On January 19, 2018, the district court issued an order adopting Persily's recommendations, which incorporated some changes to the maps drawn by the state legislature. However, on February 6, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a partial stay against the district court's order. On June 28, 2018, the high court partially affirmed the district court's decision but returned the case to the lower court for reconsideration regarding its original ruling on districts in Wake and Mecklenburg counties. As a result of these actions, several district numbers and boundaries changed. Consequently, the demographic information in this article might not apply to the newly drawn district boundaries. We will update this information as new developments occur. For more information on redistricting in North Carolina, see this article.

North Carolina House of Representatives District 117
Current incumbent	Charles McGrady
Population	79,251
Race	87.48% White, 3.6% Black, 0.47% Native American, 1.3% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5.15% Single Race Other, 2% Multi-Race
Ethnicity	10.82% Hispanic, 89.18% Non-Hispanic
Voting age	78.8% age 18 and over

North Carolina's one hundred and seventeenth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Charles McGrady.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 79,251 civilians reside within North Carolina's one hundred and seventeenth state house district. North Carolina state representatives represent an average of 79,462 residents, as of the 2010 Census. After the 2000 Census, each member represented approximately 67,078 residents.

About the office

Members of the North Carolina House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. North Carolina legislators assume office the first day of the new General Assembly in January.

Qualifications

Article 2, Section 7 of the North Carolina Constitution states: "Each Representative, at the time of his election, shall be a qualified voter of the State, and shall have resided in the district for which he is chosen for one year immediately preceding his election."

Salaries

State legislators
Salary	Per diem
$13,951/year	$104/day; set by statute.

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the state House, the governor is responsible for appointing a replacement. The governor must appoint the recommended individual submitted by the political party committee that holds the vacant seat. The appointment must be made by the Governor within seven days of receiving the candidate recommendation. The person selected to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of North Carolina House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for March 3, 2020. The filing deadline was December 20, 2019.

2018

General election

General election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117

Incumbent Charles McGrady (R) defeated Gayle Kemp (D) in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Charles McGrady (R)	60.1	20,596
	Gayle Kemp (D)	39.9	13,699

The results have been certified.

Total votes: 34,295
(100.00% precincts reporting)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117

Gayle Kemp advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Gayle Kemp (D)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117

Incumbent Charles McGrady advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Charles McGrady (R)

The results have been certified.

2016

Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.

Incumbent Charles McGrady ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 General Election, 2016

Party	Candidate
	Republican	Charles McGrady Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

Incumbent Charles McGrady ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 Republican primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 Republican Primary, 2016

Party	Candidate
	Republican	Charles McGrady Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Charles McGrady defeated Ronnie Edwards in the Republican primary. Shelby Mood ran as a Libertarian candidate. McGrady defeated Mood in the general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 General Election, 2014

Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Charles McGrady Incumbent	74.8%	17,292
	Libertarian	Shelby Mood	25.2%	5,838
Total Votes			23,130

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Charles McGrady Incumbent	61.7%	4,815
Ronnie Edwards	38.3%	2,989
Total Votes		7,804

2012

Elections for the office of North Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 8, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 29, 2012. Incumbent Charles McGrady (R) was unopposed in the general election and defeated Roger Snyder in the Republican primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 117 General Election, 2012

Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Charles McGrady Incumbent	100%	26,217
Total Votes			26,217

North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Chuck McGrady Incumbent	57.3%	6,481
Roger Snyder	42.7%	4,822
Total Votes		11,303

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for North Carolina House of Representatives District 117 raised a total of $605,007. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $37,813 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, North Carolina House of Representatives District 117

Year	Amount	Candidates	Average
2016	$81,960	1	$81,960
2014	$87,022	3	$29,007
2012	$107,187	2	$53,594
2010	$12,550	1	$12,550
2008	$58,403	2	$29,202
2006	$59,412	3	$19,804
2004	$60,530	2	$30,265
2002	$137,943	2	$68,972
Total	$605,007	16	$37,813