North Carolina
Population: 8,407,248
Size: 48,711 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. May 6 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Bush) 56.1% v. 43.6%
Lower House
Total seats: 120
Party breakdown: 67D/52R/1
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 50
Party breakdown: 31D/19R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2006
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 08 - Open
Senate
Elizabeth Dole (R)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
Richard Burr (R)
Next election: 2010
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 13
Party breakdown: 7(D) 6(R)
Competitive districts:
North Carolina Democratic Party
220 Hillsborough Street - Google Maps
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 821-2777
www.ncdp.org
Both redistricting plans are created and ratified by the Legislature, it is not subject to the Governor's veto but must be approved by the Justice Department.