Democrats regained a majority in the state House of Representatives in the November 3 elections, according to unofficial results from the State Board of Elections (NCSBE)(for its acronym in English). , ending the Republican control that began in 2011.
“There are still votes to be counted, but there is one thing I can guarantee you tonight: in January 2027, the North Carolina House of Representatives will be under Democratic control,” said Robert Reives, the Democratic minority leader in that chamber.
Reives spoke these words Tuesday night in Raleigh, during the celebration of Roy Cooper's victory in the race for the U.S. Senate.
Before the attendees, Reives was introduced as the next Speaker of the State House of Representatives.
If all unofficial results hold, the new composition of the House of Representatives will consist of 70 Democrats, 48 Republicans, and 1 independent.
A close race will define the balance of power in the Senate
In the state Senate, Democrats also managed to break the Republican supermajority, although ultimate control of the chamber depends on a close race.
In District 24, Republican Senator Danny Britt was ahead to Democrat Catina Hamm by less than 300 votes.
If that advantage holds, the Republicans would retain the majority; if the result is reversed, it could result in a split of 25 seats for each party.
If the Senate is split between 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans, Democratic Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt would have a decisive role: as Speaker of the House, the state Constitution allows her to cast the tie-breaking vote when a vote ends in a tie.
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