The United States House of Representative elections of 2006 in North Carolina were held on 7 November 2006 as part of the biennial election to the United States House of Representatives. All thirteen seats in North Carolina, and 435 nationwide, were elected.
Quick Facts All 13 North Carolina seats in the United States House of Representatives, Majority party ...
2006 United States House of Representatives elections in North Carolina|
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Majority party |
Minority party |
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Party |
Democratic |
Republican |
Last election |
6 |
7 |
Seats won |
7 |
6 |
Seat change |
1 |
1 |
Popular vote |
1,026,915 |
913,893 |
Percentage |
52.91% |
47.09% |
Swing |
3.98% |
3.98% |
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Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
>90% |
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
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The Democrats gained a seat, becoming the largest party in terms of both representatives and popular vote. All incumbents ran again, with twelve of the thirteen winning re-election. Republican incumbent Charles H. Taylor lost the 11th district, while fellow Republican Robin Hayes came close to losing in the 8th.
It is not to be confused with the election to the North Carolina House of Representatives, which was held on the same day.
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2006 United States House of Representative elections in North Carolina – Summary
Party |
Seats |
Gains |
Losses |
Net gain/loss |
Seats % |
Votes % |
Votes |
+/− |
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Democratic |
7 |
1 |
0 |
+1 |
53.85 |
52.91 |
1,026,915 |
+3.98 |
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Republican |
6 |
0 |
1 |
–1 |
46.15 |
47.09 |
913,893 |
–3.98 |
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2006 North Carolina's 11th congressional district election|
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County results Shuler: 50−60% 60−70% Taylor: 50−60% |
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Incumbent Republican Charles H. Taylor faced Democrat Heath Shuler. On election night Shuler defeated Taylor by 7.6%.
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