The ten members of the North Carolina Council of State are statewide-elected officers serving four-year terms.[2] The pre-election partisan makeup of the Council of State consisted of 6 Democrats and 4 Republicans. After the election, the partisan makeup was reversed, with 6 Republicans and 4 Democrats winning. Three incumbents were defeated: Governor Pat McCrory (R), Superintendent of Public Education June Atkinson (D), and Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Goodwin (D).
Republican Pat McCrory, the incumbent, faced Democratic nominee Roy Cooper, the incumbent North Carolina Attorney General, and Libertarian nominee Lon Cecil in the general election. Cooper won with 49% of the vote.[3]
Republican Dan Forest, the incumbent, faced Democratic nominee Linda Coleman, a former Director of the Office of State Personnel, former State Representative and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2012, and Libertarian nominee Jacki Cole in the general election. Forest won with more than 51% of the vote.[3]
Josh Stein, State Senator and former Deputy Attorney General of North Carolina,[5] was the Democratic nominee for the post, and Buck Newton, another State Senator,[6] was the Republican nominee. Stein won with just over 50% of the vote.[3]
Stuber called for a recount even before the election results were officially certified, and it seemed likely that the margin of difference between the candidates would remain well under the 10,000-vote threshold that a recount requires.[12] But as the recount neared completion and the outcome remained the same, Stuber conceded the election on Dec. 9.[13]
Folwell became the first North Carolina State Treasurer elected from a party other than the Democratic Party since William H. Worth, a Populist, was elected in 1896.
Superintendent of Public Instructionedit
2016 North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction election
Democrat June Atkinson, the incumbent, ran for a fourth term in 2016.[19] When it was believed that Atkinson was not going to run for re-election, State Rep. Tricia Cotham was considered a potential Democratic candidate.[20][21]
Johnson became the first Republican (or member of any party other than the Democratic Party) elected Superintendent since 1896, when Charles H. Mebane was elected.[26]
Commissioner of Agricultureedit
2016 North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture election
Steve Troxler received more votes than any other candidate in North Carolina in 2016. As of 2021, this is the last statewide election in which the Republican candidate won Wake County and Chatham County.
Commissioner of Laboredit
2016 North Carolina Commissioner of Labor election
Mike Causey, former lobbyist and failed GOP nominee for state Insurance Commissioner in 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2012, and losing candidate for Congress in 2014[31]
Joe McLaughlin, former Onslow County commissioner[32]
Ron Pierce, General Contractor, Ex-Airline Mechanic & Army Veteran[33]
^Samantha Lachman (April 2, 2015). "For North Carolina Attorney General, Running For Governor Will Mean Taking On His Top Client". Huffington Post. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
^Patrick Gannon (November 27, 2013). "Josh Stein says he'll run for NC Attorney General in 2016". The News & Observer. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
^Colin Campbell (June 1, 2015). "NC Sen. Buck Newton launches run for attorney general". The News & Observer. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
^Republican to launch campaign for NC secretary of state
^News & Observer: Second Republican joins NC secretary of state race
^Wynne, John (May 5, 2015). "Council of State Update". PoliticsNC.
^Dillon, A. P. (June 22, 2014). "Michaels on NCSpin: Atkinson won't run again in 2016".
^Scott Sexton (April 16, 2015). "Sexton: Henry Pankey's qualifications for N.C. superintendent more than just a kids' book". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
^Journal, Arika Herron Winston-Salem. "Johnson 'strongly considering' run for state superintendent". Winston-Salem Journal.
^. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
^News & Observer: Harnett teacher in GOP primary for state superintendent
^"C. H. Mebane (Charles Harden), 1862-1926". docsouth.unc.edu.
^"Smith to run for state office". The Yadkin Ripple. November 25, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
^ abc. Archived from the original on March 21, 2016.
^. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
^NC GOP 3rd Congressional District (April 25, 2015). "Heather Grant considering run for Insurance Commissioner". facebook. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
^News & Observer: Republican Heather Grant drops out of insurance commissioner race
^"Three GOP Challengers Hope To Be First Republican Insurance Commissioner". Carolina Journal -. March 14, 2016.
External linksedit
NC State Board of Elections
October 31, 2023
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Some of this article s listed sources may not be reliable Please help this article by looking for better more reliable sources Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted December 2022 Learn how and when to remove this template message The North Carolina Council of State elections of 2016 were held on November 8 2016 to select the ten officers of the North Carolina Council of State This elections coincided with the presidential election elections to the House of Representatives elections to the Senate and state elections to the General Assembly and judiciary Primary elections were held March 15 1 2016 North Carolina Council of State election 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 All 10 members of the North Carolina Council of State Majority party Minority party Party Republican DemocraticLast election 4 6Seats won 6 4Seat change 2 2Percentage 51 2 48 2 Swing 5 2 5 6The ten members of the North Carolina Council of State are statewide elected officers serving four year terms 2 The pre election partisan makeup of the Council of State consisted of 6 Democrats and 4 Republicans After the election the partisan makeup was reversed with 6 Republicans and 4 Democrats winning Three incumbents were defeated Governor Pat McCrory R Superintendent of Public Education June Atkinson D and Commissioner of Insurance Wayne Goodwin D Contents 1 Governor 2 Lieutenant governor 3 Attorney general 4 Secretary of State 4 1 Democratic primary 4 1 1 Candidates 4 2 Republican primary 4 2 1 Candidates 4 2 2 Results 4 3 General election 4 3 1 Results 5 State Auditor 5 1 Democratic primary 5 1 1 Candidates 5 2 Republican primary 5 2 1 Candidates 5 3 General election 5 3 1 Results 6 State Treasurer 6 1 Democratic primary 6 1 1 Candidates 6 1 2 Results 6 2 Republican primary 6 2 1 Candidates 6 3 General election 6 3 1 Results 7 Superintendent of Public Instruction 7 1 Democratic primary 7 1 1 Candidates 7 1 2 Results 7 2 Republican primary 7 2 1 Candidates 7 2 2 Results 7 3 General election 7 3 1 Results 8 Commissioner of Agriculture 8 1 Democratic primary 8 1 1 Candidates 8 2 Republican primary 8 2 1 Candidates 8 2 2 Results 8 3 General election 8 3 1 Results 9 Commissioner of Labor 9 1 Democratic primary 9 1 1 Candidates 9 1 2 Results 9 2 Republican primary 9 2 1 Candidates 9 3 General election 9 3 1 Results 10 Commissioner of Insurance 10 1 Democratic primary 10 1 1 Candidates 10 2 Republican primary 10 2 1 Candidates 10 2 1 1 Withdrawn 10 2 2 Results 10 3 General election 10 3 1 Results 11 See also 12 References 13 External linksGovernor editMain article North Carolina gubernatorial election 2016 Republican Pat McCrory the incumbent faced Democratic nominee Roy Cooper the incumbent North Carolina Attorney General and Libertarian nominee Lon Cecil in the general election Cooper won with 49 of the vote 3 Lieutenant governor editMain article North Carolina lieutenant gubernatorial election 2016 Republican Dan Forest the incumbent faced Democratic nominee Linda Coleman a former Director of the Office of State Personnel former State Representative and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2012 and Libertarian nominee Jacki Cole in the general election Forest won with more than 51 of the vote 3 Attorney general editMain article North Carolina Attorney General election 2016 Democrat Roy Cooper the incumbent ran for governor 4 Josh Stein State Senator and former Deputy Attorney General of North Carolina 5 was the Democratic nominee for the post and Buck Newton another State Senator 6 was the Republican nominee Stein won with just over 50 of the vote 3 Secretary of State edit2016 North Carolina Secretary of State election nbsp 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 nbsp nbsp Nominee Elaine Marshall Michael LaPagliaParty Democratic RepublicanPopular vote 2 368 091 2 163 185Percentage 52 26 47 74 nbsp County resultsMarshall 50 60 60 70 70 80 80 90 LaPaglia 50 60 60 70 70 80 Secretary of State before electionElaine MarshallDemocratic Elected Secretary of State Elaine MarshallDemocraticDemocrat Elaine Marshall the incumbent ran for a sixth term Democratic primary edit Candidates edit Elaine Marshall Incumbent unopposed in the primary Republican primary edit Candidates edit A J Daoud member of state lottery commission 2012 candidate 7 Michael LaPaglia businessman 8 Results edit Republican primary results 9 Party Candidate Votes Republican Michael LaPaglia 499 919 61 6Republican A J Daoud 312 067 38 4Total votes 811 986 100 0General election edit Results edit North Carolina Secretary of State election 2016 3 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Elaine Marshall incumbent 2 368 091 52 26 1 53 Republican Michael LaPaglia 2 163 185 47 74 1 53 Total votes 4 531 276 100 0 N ADemocratic holdState Auditor edit2016 North Carolina State Auditor election nbsp 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 nbsp nbsp Nominee Beth Wood Chuck StuberParty Democratic RepublicanPopular vote 2 259 436 2 253 394Percentage 50 07 49 93 nbsp County resultsWood 50 60 60 70 70 80 Stuber 50 60 60 70 70 80 State Auditor before electionBeth WoodDemocratic Elected State Auditor Beth WoodDemocraticDemocrat Beth Wood the incumbent ran for reelection to a third term 10 Democratic primary edit Candidates edit Beth Wood incumbent 10 unopposed in the primary Republican primary edit Candidates edit Chuck Stuber former FBI special agent 11 unopposed in the primary General election edit Results edit North Carolina State Auditor election 2016 3 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Beth A Wood incumbent 2 259 436 50 07 3 64 Republican Chuck Stuber 2 253 394 49 93 3 64 Total votes 4 512 830 100 0 N ADemocratic holdStuber called for a recount even before the election results were officially certified and it seemed likely that the margin of difference between the candidates would remain well under the 10 000 vote threshold that a recount requires 12 But as the recount neared completion and the outcome remained the same Stuber conceded the election on Dec 9 13 State Treasurer edit2016 North Carolina State Treasurer election nbsp 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 nbsp nbsp Nominee Dale Folwell Dan Blue IIIParty Republican DemocraticPopular vote 2 373 022 2 129 762Percentage 52 70 47 30 nbsp County resultsFolwell 50 60 60 70 70 80 Blue 50 60 60 70 70 80 State Treasurer before electionJanet CowellDemocratic Elected State Treasurer Dale FolwellRepublicanJanet Cowell a Democrat and the incumbent Treasurer announced she would not run for reelection 14 Democratic primary edit Candidates edit Dan Blue III attorney former investment banker former Wake County Democratic Party chair 15 16 Ron Elmer CPA and money manager 17 Results edit Democratic primary results 9 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Dan Blue III 553 459 58 4Democratic Ron Elmer 393 834 41 6Total votes 947 293 100 0Republican primary edit Candidates edit Dale Folwell CPA and former state representative 18 unopposed in the primary General election edit Results edit North Carolina State Treasurer election 2016 3 Party Candidate Votes Republican Dale R Folwell 2 373 022 52 70 6 53 Democratic Dan Blue III 2 129 762 47 30 6 53 Total votes 4 502 784 100 0 N ARepublican gain from DemocraticFolwell became the first North Carolina State Treasurer elected from a party other than the Democratic Party since William H Worth a Populist was elected in 1896 Superintendent of Public Instruction edit2016 North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction election nbsp 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 nbsp nbsp Nominee Mark Johnson June AtkinsonParty Republican DemocraticPopular vote 2 285 783 2 231 903Percentage 50 60 49 40 nbsp County resultsJohnson 50 60 60 70 70 80 Atkinson 50 60 60 70 70 80 Superintendent of Public Instruction election before electionJune AtkinsonDemocratic Elected Superintendent of Public Instruction election Mark JohnsonRepublicanDemocrat June Atkinson the incumbent ran for a fourth term in 2016 19 When it was believed that Atkinson was not going to run for re election State Rep Tricia Cotham was considered a potential Democratic candidate 20 21 Democratic primary edit Candidates edit June Atkinson incumbent Henry Pankey retired school principal 22 Results edit Democratic primary results 9 Party Candidate Votes Democratic June Atkinson incumbent 776 302 79 8Democratic Henry Pankey 196 703 20 2Total votes 973 005 100 0Republican primary edit Candidates edit Mark Johnson Forsyth County School Board member 23 Dr Rosemary Stein Physician former Alamance Community College Trustee amp GOP Activist 24 J Wesley Sills teacher 25 Results edit Republican primary results 9 Party Candidate Votes Republican Mark Johnson 441 865 53 3Republican Rosemary Stein 272 131 32 9Republican J Wesley Sills 114 274 13 8Total votes 828 270 100 0General election edit Results edit North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction election 2016 3 Party Candidate Votes Republican Mark Johnson 2 285 783 50 60 4 84 Democratic June Atkinson incumbent 2 231 903 49 40 4 84 Total votes 4 517 686 100 0 N ARepublican gain from DemocraticJohnson became the first Republican or member of any party other than the Democratic Party elected Superintendent since 1896 when Charles H Mebane was elected 26 Commissioner of Agriculture edit2016 North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture election nbsp 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 nbsp nbsp Nominee Steve Troxler Walter SmithParty Republican DemocraticPopular vote 2 524 445 2 018 872Percentage 55 56 44 44 nbsp County resultsTroxler 50 60 60 70 70 80 80 90 Smith 50 60 60 70 70 80 Commissioner of Agriculture before electionSteve TroxlerRepublican Elected Commissioner of Agriculture Steve TroxlerRepublicanRepublican Steve Troxler the incumbent ran for a fourth term Democratic primary edit Candidates edit Walter Smith former Mayor of Boonville former USDA official and nominee in 2012 27 unopposed in the primary Republican primary edit Candidates edit Andy Stevens 28 Steve Troxler incumbentResults edit Republican primary results 9 Party Candidate Votes Republican Steve Troxler incumbent 634 100 68 8Republican Andy Stevens 287 948 31 2Total votes 922 048 100 0General election edit Results edit North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture election 2016 3 Party Candidate Votes Republican Steve Troxler 2 524 445 55 56 2 34 Democratic Walter Smith 2 018 872 44 44 2 34 Total votes 4 543 317 100 0 N ARepublican holdSteve Troxler received more votes than any other candidate in North Carolina in 2016 As of 2021 this is the last statewide election in which the Republican candidate won Wake County and Chatham County Commissioner of Labor edit2016 North Carolina Commissioner of Labor election nbsp 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 nbsp nbsp Nominee Cherie Berry Charles MeekerParty Republican DemocraticPopular vote 2 505 628 2 029 227Percentage 55 19 44 70 nbsp County resultsBerry 50 60 60 70 70 80 80 90 Meeker 50 60 60 70 70 80 Commissioner of Labor before electionCherie BerryRepublican Elected Commissioner of Labor Cherie BerryRepublicanRepublican Cherie Berry the incumbent ran for reelection to a fifth term 29 Democratic primary edit Candidates edit Mazie Ferguson 28 Charles Meeker attorney and former Mayor of Raleigh 30 Results edit Democratic primary results 9 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Charles Meeker 531 273 56 5Democratic Mazie Ferguson 408 243 43 5Total votes 939 516 100 0Republican primary edit Candidates edit Cherie Berry incumbent 29 unopposed in the primary General election edit Results edit North Carolina Commissioner of Labor election 2016 3 Party Candidate Votes Republican Cherie Berry incumbent 2 505 628 55 19 1 93 Democratic Charles Meeker 2 029 227 44 70 2 04 n a Write ins 5 067 0 11 N ATotal votes 4 539 922 100 0 N ARepublican holdCommissioner of Insurance edit2016 North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance election nbsp 2012 November 8 2016 2016 11 08 2020 nbsp nbsp Nominee Mike Causey Wayne GoodwinParty Republican DemocraticPopular vote 2 270 841 2 234 953Percentage 50 40 49 60 nbsp County resultsCausey 50 60 60 70 70 80 80 90 Goodwin 50 60 60 70 70 80 Commissioner of Insurance before electionWayne GoodwinDemocratic Elected Commissioner of Insurance Cherie BerryRepublicanDemocrat Wayne Goodwin the incumbent ran for re election to a third term in 2016 Democratic primary edit Candidates edit Wayne Goodwin incumbent 28 unopposed in the primary Republican primary edit Candidates edit Mike Causey former lobbyist and failed GOP nominee for state Insurance Commissioner in 1992 1996 2000 and 2012 and losing candidate for Congress in 2014 31 Joe McLaughlin former Onslow County commissioner 32 Ron Pierce General Contractor Ex Airline Mechanic amp Army Veteran 33 Withdrawn edit Heather Grant Yadkinville nurse and Republican primary candidate for US Senate in 2014 34 35 Results edit Republican primary results 9 Party Candidate Votes Republican Mike Causey 340 936 41 2Republican Joe McLaughlin 272 846 33 0Republican Ron Pierce 214 126 25 8Total votes 827 908 100 0General election edit Results edit North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance election 2016 3 Party Candidate Votes Republican Mike Causey 2 270 841 50 40 2 26 Democratic Wayne Goodwin incumbent 2 234 953 49 60 2 26 Total votes 4 505 794 100 0 N ARepublican gain from DemocraticCausey became the first Republican ever elected to the office of North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance 36 See also editNorth Carolina Council of State elections 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 References edit WRAL North Carolina primaries officially on March 15 with signing Archived from the original on October 2 2015 Retrieved October 1 2015 Article III North Carolina Constitution State of North Carolina Archived from the original on March 27 2017 Retrieved April 26 2015 a b c d e f g h i j NC SBE Contest Results er ncsbe gov Samantha Lachman April 2 2015 For North Carolina Attorney General Running For Governor Will Mean Taking On His Top Client Huffington Post Retrieved April 26 2015 Patrick Gannon November 27 2013 Josh Stein says he ll run for NC Attorney General in 2016 The News amp Observer Retrieved April 26 2015 Colin Campbell June 1 2015 NC Sen Buck Newton launches run for attorney general The News amp Observer Retrieved June 5 2015 Republican to launch campaign for NC secretary of state News amp Observer Second Republican joins NC secretary of state race a b c d e f g NC SBE Contest Results er ncsbe gov a b Lynn Bonner May 4 2015 Beth Woods to seek third term as state auditor News amp Observer Retrieved May 5 2015 News amp Observer Former investigator Chuck Stuber running for NC state auditor NC GOP calls recount push a public service WRAL com November 29 2016 News amp Observer Republican Chuck Stuber concedes NC state auditor race to Beth Wood NC Treasurer Cowell won t seek re election WRAL com October 13 2015 Blue Stephens amp Fellers Archived from the original on November 21 2015 Retrieved December 8 2015 News amp Observer Dan Blue III running for state Treasurer Ron Elmer candidate for state treasurer NCSPIN Archived from the original on November 17 2015 Retrieved November 14 2015 News amp Observer Republican Dale Folwell to run for state treasurer EducationNC Wynne John May 5 2015 Council of State Update PoliticsNC Dillon A P June 22 2014 Michaels on NCSpin Atkinson won t run again in 2016 Scott Sexton April 16 2015 Sexton Henry Pankey s qualifications for N C superintendent more than just a kids book Winston Salem Journal Retrieved September 5 2015 Journal Arika Herron Winston Salem Johnson strongly considering run for state superintendent Winston Salem Journal Dr Rosemary Stein for N C Superintendent of Public Instruction Archived from the original on December 8 2015 Retrieved November 28 2015 News amp Observer Harnett teacher in GOP primary for state superintendent C H Mebane Charles Harden 1862 1926 docsouth unc edu Smith to run for state office The Yadkin Ripple November 25 2015 Retrieved November 30 2015 a b c State Board of Elections candidate lists Archived from the original on March 21 2016 a b AJ Daoud March 1 2015 Berry announces reelection twitter Retrieved April 26 2015 Meeker seeks Labor seat WRAL com July 8 2015 Candidate filing from NC State Board of Elections permanent dead link News amp Observer Filing for 2016 election ends Pierce Campaign Archived from the original on December 8 2015 Retrieved November 28 2015 NC GOP 3rd Congressional District April 25 2015 Heather Grant considering run for Insurance Commissioner facebook Retrieved June 5 2015 News amp Observer Republican Heather Grant drops out of insurance commissioner race Three GOP Challengers Hope To Be First Republican Insurance Commissioner Carolina Journal March 14 2016 External links editNC State Board of Elections Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2016 North Carolina Council of State election amp oldid 1169015776, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
