2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina explained

Election Name:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	legislative
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina
Next Year:	2014
Seats For Election:	All 13 North Carolina seats in the United States House of Representatives
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Last Election1:	6
Seats1:	9
Seat Change1:	3
Popular Vote1:	2,137,167
Percentage1:	48.75%
Swing1:	5.38%
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election2:	7
Seats2:	4
Seat Change2:	3
Popular Vote2:	2,218,357
Percentage2:	50.60%
Swing2:	5.35%

The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the 13 U.S. representatives from the state of North Carolina. The elections coincided with the U.S. presidential election, N.C. gubernatorial election, statewide judicial elections, Council of State elections and various local elections. Primary elections were held on May 8, 2012; for races in which no candidate received 40 percent of the vote in the primary, runoff elections (officially known as "second" primaries) were held on July 17.^{[1] [2]}

North Carolina was one of five states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2012, the other states being Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Overview

Statewide

Party		Candidates	Votes		Seats
				%		+/–	%
	Republican	13	2,137,167	48.75	9	3	69.23
	Democratic	13	2,218,357	50.60	4	3	30.77
	Libertarian	3	24,142	0.55	0		0.00
	Write-in	1	4,446	0.10	0		0.00
Total		30	4,384,112	100.0	13		100.0

By district

Results of the 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina by district:

scope=col rowspan=3	District	scope=col colspan=2	Democratic	scope=col colspan=2	Republican	scope=col colspan=2	Others	scope=col colspan=2	Total	scope=col rowspan=3	Result
scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"	!	scope=col colspan=2 style="background:"	!	scope=col colspan=2	!	scope=col colspan=2
scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	% !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	Votes !	scope=col data-sort-type="number"	%
	254,644	75.32%	77,288	22.86%	6,134	1.81%	338,066	100.00%	Democratic Hold
	128,973	41.42%	174,066	55.90%	8,358	2.68%	311,397	100.00%	Republican Hold
	114,314	36.89%	195,571	63.11%	0	0.00%	309,885	100.00%	Republican Hold
	259,534	74.47%	88,951	25.53%	0	0.00%	348,485	100.00%	Democratic Hold
	148,252	42.46%	200,945	57.54%	0	0.00%	349,197	100.00%	Republican Hold
	142,467	39.08%	222,116	60.92%	0	0.00%	364,583	100.00%	Republican Hold
	168,695	50.10%	168,041	49.90%	0	0.00%	336,736	100.00%	Democratic Hold
District 8	137,139	45.37%	160,695	53.16%	4,446	1.47%	302,280	100.00%	Republican Gain
	171,503	45.65%	194,537	51.78%	9,650	2.57%	375,690	100.00%	Republican Hold
	144,023	43.01%	190,826	56.99%	0	0.00%	334,849	100.00%	Republican Hold
District 11	141,107	42.58%	190,319	57.42%	0	0.00%	331,426	100.00%	Republican Gain
	247,591	79.63%	63,317	20.37%	0	0.00%	310,908	100.00%	Democratic Hold
District 13	160,115	43.20%	210,495	56.80%	'0	0.00%	370,610	100.00%	Republican Gain
Total	2,218,357	50.60%	2,137,167	48.75%	28,588	0.65%	4,384,112	100.00%

Redistricting

A redistricting map, drawn to reflect changes observed in the 2010 United States census, was passed into law in July 2011. The map must receive approval from either the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or the U.S. Department of Justice before it can be enforced (under the 1965 Voting Rights Act).^[3] The North Carolina chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People challenged the map on the grounds that it reduces the influence of African American voters.^[4]

District	Old PVI	New PVI	Incumbent
				G. K. Butterfield
				Renee Ellmers
				Walter B. Jones Jr.
				David Price
				Virginia Foxx
				Howard Coble
				Mike McIntyre
				Larry Kissell
				Sue Myrick
				Patrick McHenry
				Heath Shuler
				Mel Watt
				Brad Miller

District 1

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 1st congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 1
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 1
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:G. K. Butterfield, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	G. K. Butterfield
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	254,644
Percentage1:	75.3%
Nominee2:	Pete DiLauro
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	77,288
Percentage2:	22.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	G. K. Butterfield
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	G. K. Butterfield
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 1st congressional district. Incumbent Democrat G. K. Butterfield, who had represented the district since 2004, ran for re-election. The 1st district, which is majority-minority and already strongly favored Democrats, favored them even more so after redistricting.^[3] The redrawn district had a PVI of D+17, whereas the old 1st had a PVI of D+9.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• G. K. Butterfield, incumbent U.S. Representative^[5]

Eliminated in primary

• Dan Whittacre, High School Teacher, HHS Federal Agent

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Pete DiLauro, former law enforcement officer

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 2nd congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 2
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 2
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:Renee Ellmers, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Renee Ellmers
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	174,066
Percentage1:	55.9%
Nominee2:	Steve Wilkins
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	128,973
Percentage2:	41.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Renee Ellmers
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Renee Ellmers
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 2nd congressional district. Incumbent Republican Renee Ellmers, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. The 2nd district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting, with The Hill ranking Ellmers at second in its list of house members most helped by redistricting.^[6] The redrawn district had a PVI of R+11, where the old 2nd had a PVI of R+2.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Renee Ellmers, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Sonya Holmes^[7]
• Clement F. Munno
• Richard Speer, contract farmer

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Steve Wilkins, retired U.S. Army officer and businessman

Eliminated in primary

• Toni Morris, professional counselor

Withdrawn

• Jim Bibbs

Declined

• Bob Etheridge, former U.S. Representative^[8] (ran for governor)^[9]

Primary results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Brian Irving, retired U.S. Air Force officer

General election

Results

District 3

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 3rd congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 3
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 3
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:Walter Jones, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Walter B. Jones Jr.
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	195,571
Percentage1:	63.1%
Nominee2:	Erik Anderson
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	114,314
Percentage2:	36.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Walter B. Jones Jr.
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Walter B. Jones Jr.
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 3rd congressional district. Incumbent Republican Walter B. Jones Jr., who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election.^[10] The 3rd district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats in redistricting, but continued to strongly favor Republicans.^[3] The redrawn district had a PVI of R+10, where the old 3rd had a PVI of R+16.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Walter B. Jones Jr., incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Frank Palombo, former New Bern police chief^[11]

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Erik Anderson, former U.S. Marine

General election

Results

District 4

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 4th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 4
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 4
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:David Price, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	David Price
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	259,534
Percentage1:	74.5%
Nominee2:	Tim D'Annunzio
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	88,951
Percentage2:	25.5%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	David Price
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	David Price
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 4th congressional district and North Carolina's 13th congressional district. Democrat David Price, who had represented North Carolina's 4th congressional district since 1997 and previously served from 1987 until 1995, ran for re-election.^[12] Brad Miller, who has represented the 13th district since 2003, considered challenging Price in the 4th district primary after having his home drawn into it, but announced in January 2012 that he would not seek either seat and would instead retire.^[13]

Democratic primary

Price was unopposed in the Democratic primary.^[14]

Candidates

Nominee

• David Price, incumbent U.S. Representative

Declined

• Brad Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 13th congressional district

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Tim D'Annunzio, businessman and candidate for North Carolina's 8th congressional district in 2010.

Eliminated in primary

• Jim Allen, Electrical contractor
• George Hutchins, former US Marine, veteran of the first Gulf War and candidate for this district in 2010

Withdrawn

• Doug Yopp, Director of the Friends of the Library at NC State^[15]

Primary results

General election

Results

District 5

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 5th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 5
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 5
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:Virginia Foxx, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Virginia Foxx
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	200,945
Percentage1:	57.5%
Nominee2:	Elisabeth Motsinger
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	148,252
Percentage2:	42.5%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Virginia Foxx
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Virginia Foxx
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 5th congressional district. Republican Virginia Foxx, who had represented North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005, ran for re-election. The 5th district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats in redistricting, but continued to strongly favor Republicans.^[3]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Virginia Foxx, incumbent U.S. Representative

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Elisabeth Motsinger, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board-member^[16]

Eliminated in primary

• Bruce Peller, dentist^[17]

Withdrawn

• Treva Johnson, Wilkes County Democratic chairwoman^{[18] [19]}

Primary results

General election

Results

District 6

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 6th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 6
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 6
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:Howard Coble, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Howard Coble
Party1:	Republican Party (US)
Popular Vote1:	222,116
Percentage1:	60.9%
Nominee2:	Tony Foriest
Party2:	Democratic Party (US)
Popular Vote2:	142,467
Percentage2:	39.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Howard Coble
Before Party:	Republican Party (US)
After Election:	Howard Coble
After Party:	Republican Party (US)

See also: North Carolina's 6th congressional district. Republican Howard Coble, who had represented North Carolina's 6th congressional district since 1985, ran for re-election.^[20] The 6th district was expected to continue to strongly favor Republicans.^[3]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Howard Coble, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Bill Flynn, former radio personality^[21]
• Billy Yow, Guilford County Commissioner^[22]

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Tony Foriest, former state senator from the 24th district^[23]

General election

Results

District 7

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 7th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 7
Previous Year:	2010
Election Date:	November 6, 2012
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 7
Next Year:	2014
Seats For Election:	North Carolina's 7th congressional district
Image1:	Mike McIntyre.jpg
Nominee1:	Mike McIntyre
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	168,695
Percentage1:	50.1%
Nominee2:	David Rouzer
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	168,041
Percentage2:	49.9%
Map Size:	300px
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Mike McIntyre
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Mike McIntyre
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 7th congressional district. The home of Democrat Mike McIntyre, who has represented North Carolina's 7th congressional district since 1997, was drawn into the 8th district in redistricting. McIntyre, who had briefly considered running for governor following Bev Perdue's announcement that she would not seek re-election,^[24] decided to seek re-election in the newly redrawn 7th district.^[25] The district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting: 58% of its residents voted for Republican nominee John McCain in the 2008 presidential election.^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mike McIntyre, incumbent U.S. Representative

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• David Rouzer, state senator from the 12th district

Eliminated in primary

• Randy Crow, Business executive
• Ilario Pantano, retired U.S. Marine and nominee for this district in 2010

Withdrawn

• Timothy Alan Wilkes

Primary results

General election

Campaign

McIntyre was heavily targeted by Republicans, especially after the GOP-controlled North Carolina General Assembly had redrawn congressional boundaries to put his home in Robeson County into the 8th district, something that McIntyre accused the GOP of doing “solely for the reason of giving my opponent a seat in Congress”.^[26]

Nearly $9 million was spent by both parties,^[27] with McIntyre airing ads stating he was a "strong conservative and Christian who walks his faith every day" and Rouzer trying to tie McIntyre to his votes for Nancy Pelosi and for the stimulus.

Endorsements

McIntyre was the lone Democratic federal candidate endorsed by National Right to Life Committee in this election cycle.^[28]

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Mike McIntyre (D)	David Rouzer (R)	Undecided
Wenzel Strategies^[29]	October 23–24, 2012	600	± 3.98%	39%	align=center	45%	17%
North Star Opinion Research (R-YG Action)^[30]	August 12–13, 2012	400	± 4.9%	align=center	49%	40%	11%
Grove Insight^[31]	July 26–29, 2012	400	± 4.9%	align=center	52%	34%	13%
Public Opinion Strategies Rouzer (R)^[32]	July 22–23, 2012	400	± 4.9%	align=center	44%	40%	15%

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report^[33]		November 5, 2012
align=left	Rothenberg^[34]		November 2, 2012
align=left	Roll Call^[35]		November 4, 2012
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball^[36]		November 5, 2012
align=left	NY Times^[37]		November 4, 2012
RCP^[38]		November 4, 2012
align=left	The Hill^[39]		November 4, 2012

Results

The election outcome left McIntyre the winner by 655 votes. A recount requested by Rouzer began on November 26, 2012; two days later, Rouzer conceded the race to McIntyre.^{[40] [41]} This was the closest House race in 2012.

District 8

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 8th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 8
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 8
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:Richard Hudson, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Richard Hudson
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	160,695
Percentage1:	53.2%
Nominee2:	Larry Kissell
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	137,139
Percentage2:	45.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Larry Kissell
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Richard Hudson
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 8th congressional district. Democrat Larry Kissell, who had represented North Carolina's 8th congressional district since 2009, ran for re-election.^[42] The home of Kissell's fellow Democrat Mike McIntyre, who has represented the 7th district since 1997, was drawn into the 8th district in redistricting, but McIntyre sought re-election in the 7th district. The 8th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting: only 42% of its residents voted for Democratic nominee Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential election.^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Larry Kissell, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Marcus Williams, attorney and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2008^[43]

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Richard Hudson, former U.S. Representative Robin Hayes' district director^[44]

Eliminated in primary

• Scott Keadle, former Iredell County Commissioner^[3]
• Vernon Robinson, former Winston-Salem city council member and nominee for the 13th district in 2006^{[45] [46]}
• Fred Steen, state representative^[47]
• John Whitley, neurosurgeon^[46]

Withdrawn

• Daniel Barry, insurance executive^{[48] [49]}

Declined

• Justin Burr, state representative^{[3] [42]}
• Jerry Dockham, state representative^[50]
• Pat Molamphy, businessman^[42]
• Harold Johnson, sportscaster and candidate for this district in 2010^[51]

Runoff results

General election

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Larry Kissell (D)	Richard Hudson (R)	Undecided
Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)^[52]	September 25–27, 2012	400	±4.9%	align=center	40%	39%	21%
NRCC^[53]	September 25, 2012	784	±3.5%	41%	align=center	50%	9%
Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)^[54]	August 6–9, 2012	500	±4.4%	align=center	43%	39%	18%
Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)^[55]	March 15–20, 2012	500	±4.4%	align=center	46%	36%	18%

Debates

• Complete video of debate, September 24, 2012

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 5, 2012
align=left	Rothenberg		November 2, 2012
align=left	Roll Call		November 4, 2012
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 5, 2012
align=left	NY Times		November 4, 2012
RCP		November 4, 2012
align=left	The Hill		November 4, 2012

Result

District 9

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 9th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 9
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 9
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:Robert Pittenger, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Robert Pittenger
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	194,537
Percentage1:	51.8%
Nominee2:	Jennifer Roberts
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	171,503
Percentage2:	45.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Sue Myrick
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Robert Pittenger
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 9th congressional district. Republican Sue Myrick, who had represented North Carolina's 9th congressional district since 1995, did not seek another term.^[56] Curtis Campbell ran as the Libertarian nominee.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Robert Pittenger, former state senator from the 39th district and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2008^[57]

Eliminated in primary

• • Dan Barry, mayor pro tem of Weddington Andy Dulin, member of Charlotte City Council^[58]
• Jon Gauthier, financial adviser^[59]
• Ric Killian, former state representative^[60]
• Ken Leonwyzk, lawyer and ordained minister
• Richard Lynch, business owner
• Edwin Peacock, member of Charlotte City Council^{[60] [61]}
• Jim Pendergraph, Mecklenburg County Commissioner^[62]
• Michael Steinberg, businessman^[63]

Withdrawn

• Michael Schaffer, real estate broker (endorsed Barry)^[64]

Declined

• Sue Myrick, incumbent U.S. Representative
• Bob Rucho, state senator from the 39th district^[65]

In the Republican primary, Pittenger and Pendergraph qualified for the runoff election, earning 33% and 25% of the vote, respectively. On July 17, Pittenger won the primary runoff.^[66]

Runoff results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jennifer Roberts, Mecklenburg County Commissioner^[67]

Declined

• Patrick Cannon, mayor pro tem of Charlotte^[68]

General election

Results

District 10

Election Name:	2014 North Carolina's 10th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2012 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 10
Previous Year:	2012
Next Election:	2016 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 10
Next Year:	2016
Image1:	File:Patrick McHenry, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Patrick McHenry
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	190,826
Percentage1:	57.0%
Nominee2:	Patsy Keever
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	144,023
Percentage2:	43.0%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Patrick McHenry
Before Party:	Republican Party (United States)
After Election:	Patrick McHenry
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 10th congressional district. Republican Patrick McHenry, who has represented North Carolina's 10th congressional district since 2005, ran for re-election. Though the 10th district was made more favorable to Democrats in redistricting, it was expected to continue to strongly favor Republicans.^[3]

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Patrick McHenry, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Ken Fortenberry, newspaper publisher
• Don Peterson^[69]

Primary results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Patsy Keever, state representative^[70]

Eliminated in primary

• Terry Bellamy, mayor of Asheville^[69]
• Timothy Murphy^[71]

Withdrawn

• Heath Wynn, adjunct professor at Catawba Valley Community College^{[72] [73]}

Primary results

General election

Results

District 11

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 11th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 11
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 11
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:Mark Meadows, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Mark Meadows
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	190,319
Percentage1:	57.4%
Nominee2:	Hayden Rogers
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	141,107
Percentage2:	42.6%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Heath Shuler
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Mark Meadows
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 11th congressional district. Democrat Heath Shuler, who had represented North Carolina's 11th congressional district since 2007, chose not to run for re-election.^{[74] [75]} The 11th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting: more than three-quarters of voters in Asheville were removed from the district, while Avery, Burke, Caldwell and Mitchell counties, all of which favor Republicans, were added to it.^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Hayden Rogers, Rep. Shuler's former chief of staff^[76]

Eliminated in primary

• Cecil Bothwell, Asheville city council-member^[77]
• Tom Hill, retired defense industry worker^[78]

Declined

• Heath Shuler, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mark Meadows, real estate investor^[79]

Eliminated in primary

• Spence Campbell, retired U.S. Army colonel and nominee for this district in 2008^{[3] [80]}
• Susan Harris, accountant
• Jeff Hunt, Henderson, Polk and Transylvania counties district attorney^{[3] [81]}
• Vance Patterson, business owner and Tea Party member^[79]
• Chris Petrella, economic development consultant^[79]
• Kenny West, Clay County Republican Party chairman^[75]
• Ethan Wingfield, businessman^[75]

Withdrawn

• Dan Eichenbaum, ophthalmologist^{[3] [80] [82]}

Declined

• Jeff Miller, businessman and nominee for this district in 2010^[83]

Runoff results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 5, 2012
align=left	Rothenberg		November 2, 2012
align=left	Roll Call		November 4, 2012
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 5, 2012
align=left	NY Times		November 4, 2012
RCP		November 4, 2012
align=left	The Hill		November 4, 2012

Results

District 12

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 12th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 12
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 North Carolina's 12th congressional district special election
Next Year:	2014 (special)
Image1:	File:Mel Watt, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:	Mel Watt
Party1:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	247,591
Percentage1:	79.6%
Nominee2:	Jack Brosch
Party2:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	63,317
Percentage2:	20.4%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Mel Watt
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	Mel Watt
After Party:	Democratic Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 12th congressional district. Democrat Mel Watt, who has represented North Carolina's 12th congressional district since 1993, ran for re-election.^[84] The 12th district was made more favorable to Democrats in redistricting.^[3]

Watt faced Republican Jack Brosch ^[85] and Libertarian Lon Cecil in the general election in November.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mel Watt, incumbent U.S. Representative

Eliminated in primary

• Matt Newton, attorney and former Occupy movement protester^[86]

Declined

• Melvin Alston, Guilford County Commissioner^[87]

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jack Brosch, business owner

General election

Results

District 13

Election Name:	2012 North Carolina's 13th congressional district election
Country:	North Carolina
Type:	presidential
Ongoing:	no
Previous Election:	2010 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 13
Previous Year:	2010
Next Election:	2014 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina#District 13
Next Year:	2014
Image1:	File:George Holding, official portrait 113th Congress.jpg
Nominee1:	George Holding
Party1:	Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:	210,495
Percentage1:	56.8%
Nominee2:	Charles Malone
Party2:	Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:	160,115
Percentage2:	43.2%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:	Brad Miller
Before Party:	Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:	George Holding
After Party:	Republican Party (United States)

See also: North Carolina's 13th congressional district. Democrat Brad Miller, who had represented North Carolina's 13th congressional district since 2003, did not seek re-election.^[88] The 13th district was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting.^[3]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Charles Malone, state employee and nominee for state senate's 15th district in 2010.

Eliminated in primary

• Bernard Holliday, Baptist minister^[89]

Declined

• Brad Miller, incumbent U.S. Representative

Primary results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• George Holding, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina^[90]

Eliminated in primary

• Paul Coble, Wake County Commissioner^[91]
• Bill Randall, U.S. Navy retiree and nominee for this district in 2010^{[92] [3]}

Declined

• Phil Berger Jr., Rockingham County district attorney^[93]
• B.J. Lawson, entrepreneur, chief software architect and nominee for the 4th district in 2008 and 2010;^[94]
• Vernon Robinson, former Winston-Salem city council member and nominee for this district in 2006 (running in the 8th district)^[95]
• Nathan Tabor, candidate for the 5th district in 2004;^[96]

Primary results

General election

Predictions

Source	Ranking	As of
align=left	The Cook Political Report		November 5, 2012
align=left	Rothenberg		November 2, 2012
align=left	Roll Call		November 4, 2012
align=left	Sabato's Crystal Ball		November 5, 2012
align=left	NY Times		November 4, 2012
RCP		November 4, 2012
align=left	The Hill		November 4, 2012

Results

See also

• Gerrymandering

External links

• North Carolina State Board of Elections
• United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina, 2012 at Ballotpedia
• North Carolina U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com
• Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in North Carolina from OpenSecrets
• Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation

Notes and References

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2. http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/its_official_primary_runoff_date_is_july_17 News & Observer: It's official
3. Web site: Race Ratings: GOP Looks for Major Gains in North Carolina. August 8, 2011. August 11, 2011. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller. https://web.archive.org/web/20111019221604/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_21/Race-Ratings-GOP-Looks-for-Major-Gains-North-Carolina-208044-1.html. October 19, 2011. dead.
4. Web site: Naacp Vows to Fight NC'S Redrawn Political Maps. August 15, 2011. August 18, 2011. WKRG-TV.
5. News: Butterfield wins NC Dem primary for 1st District. MyFox8. May 8, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202064617/http://myfox8.com/2012/05/08/butterfield-wins-nc-dem-primary-for-1st-district. February 2, 2016. dead.
6. Web site: House members most helped by redistricting. https://web.archive.org/web/20221207190412/https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/171623-house-members-most-helped-by-redistricting/. dead. December 7, 2022. September 5, 2011. January 16, 2023. The Hill.com. Cameron. Joseph.
7. Web site: Broadway woman to challenge Ellmers. https://archive.today/20120717093524/http://sanfordherald.com/bookmark/17559364-Broadway-woman-to-challenge-Ellmers. dead. July 17, 2012. February 17, 2012. February 20, 2012. . Alexa. Milan.
8. Web site: Bob Etheridge Eyeing Return to N.C. Politics. January 27, 2012. February 4, 2012. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller. February 3, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120203074243/http://atr.rollcall.com/etheridge-eying-a-return-to-n-c-politics/. dead.
9. Web site: Etheridge to run for governor. February 2, 2012. February 4, 2012. The News & Observer. https://web.archive.org/web/20120204084432/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/etheridge_to_run_for_governor. February 4, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
10. Web site: Former New Bern Police chief to run for Congress. August 18, 2011. August 20, 2011. Sun Journal. Sue. Book.
11. Web site: Former New Bern police chief seeks House seat. January 17, 2012. January 30, 2012. Kinston Free Press.
12. Web site: Redistricting driving potential Price-Miller primary. August 25, 2011. August 26, 2011. Independent Weekly. Kirk. Ross. https://web.archive.org/web/20111215121644/http://www.indyweek.com/triangulator/archives/2011/08/25/redistricting-driving-potential-price-miller-primary. December 15, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
13. Web site: Miller won't run against Price. January 26, 2012. February 18, 2012. News & Observer. Franco. Ordoñez. January 29, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120129134503/http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/01/26/1807221/miller-wont-run-against-price.html. dead.
14. Web site: Candidate Filing List . North Carolina State Board of Elections . March 1, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130311182107/http://www.ncsbe.gov/content.aspx?id=82 . March 11, 2013 .
15. Web site: Price gets a Republican opponent. https://archive.today/20120714094327/http://projects.newsobserver.com/node/23899. dead. July 14, 2012. February 17, 2012. February 20, 2012. News & Observer.
16. Web site: Elisabeth Motsinger Looks to Unseat U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx. February 16, 2012. February 19, 2012. Yes! Weekly. Keith T.. Barber.
17. Web site: Salisbury Post: Motsinger files complaint against Peller . May 21, 2012 . February 2, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160202064617/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/042512-Motsinger-files-complaint-against-Peller-qcd . dead .
18. Web site: Dome: State in the middle on mental health cuts. November 11, 2011. November 15, 2011. The News & Observer. Lynn. Bonner. Rob. Christensen. John. Frank.
19. Web site: Statement from Treva. https://archive.today/20120719171030/http://trevajohnson.com/home/?page_id=10. dead. July 19, 2012. February 19, 2012. Treva Johnson for Congress. Treva. Johnson.
20. Web site: Coble to seek re-election. January 27, 2012. January 27, 2012. News & Record.
21. Web site: 52.8% Vote for Bill Flynn . April 14, 2012 . April 21, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130126092802/http://www.billflynnforcongress.com/blog/view/BillFlyn/30/52-8--Vote-for-Bill-Flynn . January 26, 2013 . dead . mdy-all .
22. Web site: Skip Alston Not Seeking Reelection, Billy Yow Running For US Congress. February 13, 2012. February 18, 2012. digtriad.com.
23. News: Foriest running for Congress; two local candidates file before Wednesday deadline . Chris . Lavender . . March 1, 2012 . May 27, 2012 . https://archive.today/20120914110909/http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/foriest-52996-congress-running.html . September 14, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
24. Web site: McIntyre, other Democrats consider running for governor. January 26, 2012. January 28, 2012. Star-News. Patrick. Gannon.
25. Web site: McIntyre withdraws name from gubernatorial run. February 10, 2012. February 10, 2012. WRAL-TV. Matthew. Burns.
26. Web site: Caroline Curran . All eyes on District 7 House race between McIntyre, Rouzer . portcitydaily.com . January 26, 2023 . October 30, 2012.
27. Web site: KENNETH P. VOGEL . New normal: $9M for rural House seat . politico.com . January 26, 2023 . November 4, 2012.
28. Web site: NRLPAC endorsements . November 3, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121114052958/http://www.nrlpac.org/endorsements_2012.htm . November 14, 2012 .
29. https://web.archive.org/web/20121101013738/http://images.politico.com/global/2012/10/nc_cd7_polling_memorandum_10-26-2012_pdf.html Wenzel Strategies
30. https://rollcall.com/2012/09/14/mike-mcintyre-hanging-tough-in-north-carolina/ North Star Opinion Research (R-YG Action)
31. http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/101649319-Dccc-Poll-Nc07.pdf Grove Insight
32. https://web.archive.org/web/20121012201443/http://www.davidrouzer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Public-Opinion-Strategies-Poll-Memo.pdf Public Opinion Strategies Rouzer (R)
33. Web site: The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races . Cookpolitical.com . November 5, 2012 . November 6, 2012.
34. Web site: House Ratings . Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com . November 2, 2012 . November 4, 2012.
35. http://www.rollcall.com/politics/race-ratings-chart-2012-house-elections.html
36. http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ Crystal Ball
37. http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/ratings/house House Race Ratings
38. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/house/2012_elections_house_map.html
39. Web site: House Ratings . The Hill . November 4, 2012. November 3, 2012 .
40. Web site: David Rouzer calls for recount in 7th District congressional race; U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre won seat by 655 votes. Fayetteville Observer. Andrew. Barksdale. November 21, 2012. November 21, 2012. November 28, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121128030035/http://www.fayobserver.com/articles/2012/11/20/1219012?. dead.
41. Web site: Lederman. Josh. Last House race brings 2012 election to an end. boston.com. November 30, 2012.
42. Web site: State Reps. Lead List of Possible Kissell Foes. July 8, 2011. July 11, 2011. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller.
43. Web site: Attorney challenges Kissell in House primary race. February 18, 2012. February 20, 2012. Salisbury Post. Karissa. Minn. February 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120221161323/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/021812-ELECT12-Marcus-Williams-filing-qcd. dead.
44. Web site: 8th District GOP field grows. October 13, 2011. October 17, 2011. The Charlotte Observer. Jim. Morrill. https://web.archive.org/web/20120521181823/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/13/2689363/8th-district-gop-field-grows.html. May 21, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
45. Web site: Vernon Robinson on the move. August 15, 2011. August 16, 2011. The News & Observer. https://web.archive.org/web/20111111070600/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/vernon_robinson_on_the_move. November 11, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
46. Web site: Neurosurgeon Joins Crowded Field in N.C. House Race. September 19, 2011. September 20, 2011. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller.
47. News: Minn. Karissa. Steen makes it official as Republican field taking on Kissell grows. December 9, 2011. Salisbury Post. December 9, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120109021126/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/120911-elect-Steen-announcement-crowded-8th-District-qcd. January 9, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
48. Web site: Insurance Executive Enters Race for Kissell Seat. August 12, 2011. August 12, 2011. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller.
49. Web site: Barry switches races. https://archive.today/20120723182441/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/13/3008918/barry-switches-races-to-the-9th.html. dead. July 23, 2012. February 13, 2012. February 19, 2012. The Charlotte Observer. Jim. Morrill.
50. Web site: Republican Won't Seek Nod to Challenge Kissell. August 29, 2011. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller.
51. Web site: Big Guy likely to pass on 8th District rematch. August 3, 2011. August 8, 2011. The Charlotte Observer. Jim. Morrill.
52. https://web.archive.org/web/20130722012814/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/anzalone-liszt-d-kissell-15528 Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)
53. https://web.archive.org/web/20121012092514/http://www.nrcc.org/2012/10/01/nrcc-memo-poll-shows-kissells-campaign-sinking-fast/ NRCC
54. http://big.assets.huffingtonpost.com/NC-08-Anzalone-Liszt-Aug-2012.pdf Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)
55. https://web.archive.org/web/20121012200245/http://www.larrykissell.com/sites/default/files/SUMMARY%20--%20NC%20CD-08%202012%20POLL%203-22-2012_0.pdf Anzalone Liszt Research Kissell (D)
56. Web site: Rep. Sue Myrick will not seek another term in Congress. February 7, 2012. February 7, 2012. The Charlotte Observer. Jim. Morrill. https://web.archive.org/web/20120209022207/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/07/2992759/myrick-not-running.html. February 9, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
57. Web site: Republicans line up to fill Myrick's 9th District seat. February 20, 2012. February 22, 2012. wsoctv.com. Jim. Bradley. April 22, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120422075013/http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/republicans-line-fill-myricks-9th-district-seat/nJJqL/. dead.
58. Web site: North Carolina: Charlotte Councilman Announces for Sue Myrick District. February 14, 2012. February 18, 2012. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller. February 17, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120217231647/http://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-charlotte-councilman-announces-for-myrick-district/. dead.
59. Web site: Myrick to retire; candidates line up to run in 9th District. February 7, 2012. February 8, 2012. News 14 Carolina. February 9, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120209190853/http://triangle.news14.com/content/top_stories/653486/myrick-to-retire--candidates-line-up-to-run-in-9th-district. dead.
60. Web site: Crowded 9th District field emerges as filing season opens. February 14, 2012. February 19, 2012. The Charlotte Observer. Jim. Morrill. https://web.archive.org/web/20120531022059/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/14/3010776/crowded-9th-district-field-emerges.html. May 31, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
61. Web site: The early list of Myrick replacements. February 7, 2012. February 8, 2012. The Charlotte Observer.
62. Web site: Jim Pendergraph will enter race for Myrick's seat in Congress. https://archive.today/20130118234907/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/07/2992908/pendergraph-will-run-for-congress.html. dead. January 18, 2013. February 7, 2012. February 7, 2012. The Charlotte Observer. Jim. Morrill.
63. News: Morrill. Jim. Myrick gets tea party challenger. October 20, 2011. The Charlotte Observer. October 19, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120521181444/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/10/19/2706004/myrick-gets-tea-party-challenger.html. May 21, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
64. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/03/29/3137164/9th-district-candidate-quits-throws.html Charlotte Observer: Republican drops 9th district bid
65. Web site: North Carolina: Sue Myrick Won't Seek Re-Election. February 7, 2012. February 8, 2012. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller. February 13, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120213062053/http://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-sue-myrick-wont-seek-re-election/. dead.
66. Morrill . Jim . Funk . Tim . 2012-07-18 . Pittenger wins bitter race in 9th, will face Roberts . Charlotte Observer . Page 1 . Charlotte, North Carolina . The McClatchy Company . 2012-07-18 . http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20120731065000/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/07/17/3388767/pittenger-wins-will-face-roberts.html . July 31, 2012 . dead . mdy-all .
67. Web site: Roberts jumps into 9th district race. February 13, 2012. February 18, 2012. The Charlotte Observer. Jim. Morrill. https://web.archive.org/web/20120521181945/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/13/3009817/roberts-jumps-in-9th-district.html. May 21, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
68. Web site: Cannon rules out 9th District race. https://archive.today/20120730194159/http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/12/3006674/cannon-wont-run-for-myrick-seat.html. dead. July 30, 2012. February 12, 2012. February 19, 2012. The Charlotte Observer. April. Bethea.
69. Web site: Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy announces run for Congress. November 15, 2011. November 16, 2011. Asheville Citizen-Times. Clarke. Morrison.
70. Web site: Asheville's Keever announces bid for Congress. January 27, 2012. January 30, 2012. Asheville Citizen-Times. Clarke. Morrison.
71. Web site: Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy mulls run for Congress. November 7, 2011. November 14, 2011. Asheville Citizen-Times.
72. Web site: Hudson man announces run for U.S. House. June 22, 2011. July 15, 2011. Hickory Daily Record. Sarah. Newell Williamson. https://web.archive.org/web/20110626190514/http://www2.hickoryrecord.com/news/2011/jun/22/hudson-man-announces-run-us-house-ar-1145264/. June 26, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
73. http://blogs2.citizen-times.com/politics/2012/02/29/heath-wynn-d-is-out-of-the-11th-district-race/ Citizen-Times blog
74. Web site: Shuler spox gets definitive: He's running. July 27, 2011. July 29, 2011. Politico. Alex. Isenstadt.
75. Web site: Democratic Rep. Heath Shuler to Retire. February 2, 2012. February 20, 2012. National Journal. Scott. Bland. Josh. Kraushaar. Billy. House. https://web.archive.org/web/20120204193056/http://hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com/archives/2012/02/democratic-rep.php. February 4, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
76. Web site: North Carolina: Former Shuler Chief Mounts Congressional Bid. February 8, 2012. February 11, 2012. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller. February 10, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120210024514/http://atr.rollcall.com/north-carolina-former-shuler-chief-mounts-congressional-bid/. dead.
77. Web site: Asheville Council member Cecil Bothwell announces run as Democrat against Rep. Shuler. June 13, 2011. Mountain Xpress. Margaret. Williams. https://web.archive.org/web/20110510075223/http://www.mountainx.com/blogwire/2011/asheville_council_member_cecil_bothwell_announces_run_as_democrat_against_r. May 10, 2011. dead. mdy-all.
78. Web site: Hill running for Congress in 11th District. February 15, 2012. February 20, 2012. Asheville Citizen-Times.
79. Web site: Two more candidates throw hat in ring for Shuler's seat. October 3, 2011. October 4, 2011. Times-News. Gary. Glancy.
80. Web site: 2 Republicans announce bids for WNC congressional seat. July 18, 2011. July 19, 2011. Asheville Citizen-Times. Clarke. Morrison.
81. Web site: District attorney enters congressional race for Shuler's seat. July 27, 2011. July 30, 2011. Asheville Citizen-Times. Elizaeth. Bewley.
82. Web site: Eichenbaum says he won't run for 11th Congressional seat. February 20, 2012. February 21, 2012. Asheville Citizen-Times. John. Boyle.
83. Web site: Jeff Miller Not Interested in Rematch With Heath Shuler. October 12, 2011. October 12, 2011. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller.
84. Web site: U.S. Rep. Mel Watt files for re-election. https://archive.today/20120714085412/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/us_rep_mel_watt_files_for_reelection. dead. July 14, 2012. February 20, 2012. February 21, 2012. News & Observer.
85. Web site: Candidates to speak at meeting of Republican women. February 14, 2012. February 20, 2012. The-Dispatch.com.
86. News: Elect 2012: Watt sets sights on Brosch, Cecil for 12th District seat . Mark . Wineka . . May 9, 2012 . May 21, 2012 . May 14, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120514175301/http://www.salisburypost.com/News/050912-ELECT-2012-us-house-12th-district-qcd . dead .
87. Web site: Alston's plans. February 17, 2012. February 18, 2012. The News & Observer. Mark. Binker. February 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120221080252/http://www.news-record.com/blog/53964/entry/137907. dead.
88. News: Miller won't seek another term in Congress. January 27, 2012. WRAL-TV. January 26, 2012.
89. https://archive.today/20120712104010/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/a_democrat_files_for_brad_millers_seat News & Observer: A Democrat files for Brad Miller's seat
90. Web site: Holding to run for Miller's seat. July 13, 2011. February 19, 2012. The News & Observer. https://web.archive.org/web/20120928045456/http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/holding_to_run_for_millers_seat. September 28, 2012. dead. mdy-all.
91. Web site: North Carolina County Commissioner Jumps Into Race. July 28, 2011. July 29, 2011. Roll Call. Joshua. Miller.
92. Web site: Randall wants a rematch. July 18, 2011. July 29, 2011. The News & Observer.
93. Web site: Senate leader's son may run for Congress. July 5, 2011. July 6, 2011. The News & Observer.
94. Web site: Potential Miller foes names being floated. July 5, 2011. July 6, 2011. The News & Observer.
95. Web site: Vernon Robinson says he'll run for Congress again. July 7, 2011. July 7, 2011. The News & Observer.
96. Web site: Kernersville man seeks to unseat Miller. July 7, 2011. July 7, 2011. The News & Observer. Lynn. Bonner.