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North Carolina, State House, District 61

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 61
Current incumbentMary Harrison Democratic Party
Population83,062
Race72.48% White, 16.27% Black, 0.6% Native American, 5.25% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.53% Single Race Other, 1.87% Multi-Race
Ethnicity7.15% Hispanic, 92.85% Non-Hispanic
Voting age77.3% age 18 and over

North Carolina's sixty-first state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Mary Harrison.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 83,062 civilians reside within North Carolina's sixty-first 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 61

Incumbent Mary Harrison (D) defeated Alissa Batts (R) in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Mary Harrison (D)
73.3
25,469

Alissa Batts (R)
26.7
9,275

Total votes: 34,744
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61

Incumbent Mary Harrison advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Mary Harrison (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61

Alissa Batts advanced from the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61 on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Alissa Batts (R)

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 John Faircloth ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 61 general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 61 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Faircloth Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections


Incumbent John Faircloth ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 61 Republican primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 61 Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Republican Green check mark transparent.png John Faircloth 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 John Faircloth was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Ron Weatherford was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Weatherford was defeated by Faircloth in the general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 61 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Faircloth Incumbent 67.2% 19,030
Democratic Ron Weatherford 32.8% 9,303
Total Votes 28,333

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 John Faircloth (R) defeated Ron Weatherford (D) in the general election. Both candidates were unopposed in the May 8 primary elections.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 61, General Election, 2012

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJohn Faircloth Incumbent 63.8% 26,465
Democratic Ron Weatherford 36.2% 14,988
Total Votes 41,453

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for North Carolina House of Representatives District 61 raised a total of $799,111. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $38,053 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, North Carolina House of Representatives District 61

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $31,449 1 $31,449
2014 $47,674 2 $23,837
2012 $35,529 2 $17,765
2010 $73,207 4 $18,302
2008 $64,190 2 $32,095
2006 $14,390 1 $14,390
2004 $0 2 $0
2002 $26,807 5 $5,361
2000 $505,865 2 $252,933
Total $799,111 21 $38,053