North Carolina's 10th Congressional District
The 10th Congressional District of North Carolina is a Congressional district in central and western North Carolina. It currently includes all of Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln and Mitchell counties, along with parts of Gaston, Iredell and Rutherford counties.
The district is arguably the most Republican district in North Carolina and one of the most Republican in the South. Republicans have held the seat since 1969. Republican Patrick McHenry has represented the district since 2005. Jeff Gregory (D) was defeated in the 2010 election to represent this district.
Read more about North Carolina's 10th Congressional District: List of Representatives
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