Tenth District
The 10th district is currently held by Patrick McHenry, a Republican first elected in November 2004. He succeeded Cass Ballenger, also a Republican, who retired. The Tenth District has been represented by a Republican since 1969, and is arguably the most Republican district in the state.
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