NC House District 96: 2026 election results
Called for Adams (R) by AP. Republicans held the seat. In 2024, on the same district lines, the Republican won by 28.4 points.
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share | Early voting | Election Day | Provisional | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Adams | Republican | 17,288 | 54.6% | 10,831 | 6,177 | 273 | 7 |
| Park Inglefield | Democratic | 14,351 | 45.4% | 10,234 | 3,627 | 463 | 27 |
| Total | 31,639 | 21,065 | 9,804 | 736 | 34 |
By county
The county the district covers, whole or in part, and its votes in this race. Lead is in points.
| County | Adams (R) | Inglefield (D) | Other | Votes | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba | 54.6% | 45.4% | – | 31,639 | Adams +9.3 |
← NC House District 95NC House District 97 →
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.