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North Carolina, State House, District 3

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 3
Current incumbentMichael Speciale Republican Party
Population83,172
Race73.76% White, 19.60% Black, 0.50% Native American, 1.36% Asian/Pacific Islander, 2.41% Single Race Other, 2.37% Multi-Race
Ethnicity93.99% Non Hispanic, 6.01% Hispanic
Voting age77.5% age 18 and over

North Carolina's third state house district is represented by Republican Representative Michael Speciale.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 83,172 civilians reside within North Carolina's third 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
SalaryPer 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 3

Incumbent Michael Speciale (R) defeated Barbara Lee (D) and T. Lee Horne III (L) in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michael Speciale (R)
54.9
14,068

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Barbara Lee (D)
42.4
10,874

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T. Lee Horne III (L)
2.7
683

Total votes: 25,625
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 3

Barbara Lee defeated Charles Dudley in the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Barbara Lee (D)
67.7
2,451

Charles Dudley (D)
32.3
1,172

Total votes: 3,623
Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 3

Incumbent Michael Speciale defeated Eric Queen in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Michael Speciale (R)
57.2
2,947

Eric Queen (R)
42.8
2,201

Total votes: 5,148

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 Michael Speciale defeated Marva Fisher Baldwin in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michael Speciale Incumbent 64.81% 23,273
Democratic Marva Fisher Baldwin 35.19% 12,638
Total Votes 35,911
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

Marva Fisher Baldwin ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 Democratic primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Marva Fisher Baldwin (unopposed)

Incumbent Michael Speciale ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 Republican primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png Michael Speciale 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 Michael Speciale was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Whit Whitley was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Speciale defeated Whitley in the general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 3 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Speciale Incumbent 58.1% 14,584
Democratic Whit Whitley 41.9% 10,524
Total Votes 25,108

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. Michael Speciale (R) defeated Robert B. Cayton (D) in the general election. Speciale defeated Wayne Langston and Clayton Tripp in the Republican primary. Cayton was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 3, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Speciale 59.2% 20,811
Democratic Robert B. Cayton 40.8% 14,320
Total Votes 35,131

North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael Speciale 58.5% 4,090
Wayne Langston 23.1% 1,613
Clayton Tripp 18.5% 1,294
Total Votes 6,997

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for North Carolina House of Representatives District 3 raised a total of $2,469,941. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $77,186 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, North Carolina House of Representatives District 3

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $26,169 2 $13,085
2014 $220,551 2 $110,276
2012 $185,910 5 $37,182
2010 $289,348 3 $96,449
2008 $266,294 4 $66,574
2006 $359,992 3 $119,997
2004 $381,117 6 $63,520
2002 $305,573 4 $76,393
2000 $434,987 3 $144,996
Total $2,469,941 32 $77,186