NC House District 16: 2026 election results
Called for Smith (R) by AP. Republicans held the seat. In 2024, on the same district lines, the Republican won by 41.7 points.
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Early voting | Election Day | Provisional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Smith | Republican | 21,921 | 62.6% | 13,483 | 8,153 | 285 | 0 |
| Jim Harris | Democratic | 13,111 | 37.4% | 8,841 | 3,751 | 519 | 0 |
| Total | 35,032 | 22,324 | 11,904 | 804 | 0 |
By county
The 2 counties the district covers, whole or in part: each county’s votes in this race. Lead is in points.
| County | Smith (R) | Harris (D) | Other | Votes | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onslow | 68.5% | 31.5% | – | 9,551 | Smith +37.1 |
| Pender | 60.3% | 39.7% | – | 25,481 | Smith +20.7 |
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Unofficial results from the NC State Board of Elections, last updated Nov 6, 2026, 3:10pm. Results are final once the counties finish their canvass and the State Board certifies them. Votes by how they were cast are as the State Board reports them.