North Carolina, State House, District 80

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 80
Current incumbent	Steven Jarvis
Population	81,522
Race	85.11% White, 8.6% Black, 0.49% Native American, 0.85% Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.51% Single Race Other, 1.45% Multi-Race
Ethnicity	6.59% Hispanic, 93.41% Non-Hispanic
Voting age	75.8% age 18 and over

North Carolina's eightieth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Steven Jarvis.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 81,522 civilians reside within North Carolina's eightieth 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
Salary	Per 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 80

Steven Jarvis (R) defeated Wendy Sellars (D) in the general election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Steven Jarvis (R)	75.1	21,283
	Wendy Sellars (D)	24.9	7,063

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 28,346

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 80

Wendy Sellars advanced from the Democratic primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Wendy Sellars (D)

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 80

Steven Jarvis defeated Roger Younts in the Republican primary for North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 on May 8, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Steven Jarvis (R)	67.3	6,371
	Roger Younts (R)	32.7	3,098

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 9,469

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 Sam Watford ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 80 General Election, 2016

Party	Candidate
	Republican	Sam Watford Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections

Incumbent Sam Watford ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 Republican primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 80 Republican Primary, 2016

Party	Candidate
	Republican	Sam Watford 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. Sam Watford defeated incumbent Roger Younts in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 80 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Sam Watford	54.5%	3,203
Roger Younts Incumbent	45.5%	2,679
Total Votes		5,882

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 Jerry Dockham (R) defeated Loretta M. Martin (D) in the general election and Dick Johnson and Christy Jones in the Republican primary. Martin was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

North Carolina House of Representatives, District 80, General Election, 2012

Party	Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jerry Dockham Incumbent	68.6%	24,080
	Democratic	Loretta M. Martin	31.4%	11,009
Total Votes			35,089

North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 Republican Primary, 2012

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jerry Dockham Incumbent	52.5%	5,432
Christy Jones	29.8%	3,086
Dick Johnson	17.7%	1,827
Total Votes		10,345

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for North Carolina House of Representatives District 80 raised a total of $578,209. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $38,547 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, North Carolina House of Representatives District 80

Year	Amount	Candidates	Average
2016	$16,946	1	$16,946
2014	$44,500	2	$22,250
2012	$170,278	4	$42,570
2010	$81,164	2	$40,582
2008	$40,115	1	$40,115
2006	$96,050	1	$96,050
2004	$37,950	1	$37,950
2002	$32,900	1	$32,900
2000	$58,306	2	$29,153
Total	$578,209	15	$38,547