Rebecca Ann Carney

Rebecca Ann "Becky" Carney is the incumbent Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives for District 102, a seat she has held since the 2003 legislative session. She is seeking re‑election in the November 3, 2026 general election to continue representing the Charlotte‑area constituents of Mecklenburg County ⁷¹⁰.

Born on December 25, 1944, Carney is a lifelong Charlotte resident who identifies as a homemaker. Before entering state politics she served three terms on the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, beginning with her first election in 1996, and held the vice‑chairmanship on several occasions. She also made an unsuccessful bid for a school‑board seat in 1995 ¹⁰.

Carney was first elected to the North Carolina House in 2002, defeating Libertarian Daniel Elmaleh in the general election. Since then she has been re‑elected every two years, often running unopposed or winning by large margins. Election results show decisive victories in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022, with vote shares ranging from 78 % to 100 % in general elections and strong majorities in Democratic primaries ¹⁰.

During her tenure Carney has served on numerous committees and is noted for a high‑profile incident on July 2, 2012, when she inadvertently cast the decisive vote to override Governor Bev Perdue’s veto of Senate Bill 820, which legalized hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina. House rules prevented her from changing the vote after the outcome was determined, drawing statewide attention to electronic voting procedures ¹⁰.

In addition to her legislative duties, Carney is active in community organizations, including the Junior League of Charlotte, where she is listed as a member of the organization’s leadership team ¹⁷. Her official legislative office is located at 16 West Jones Street, Room 1221, Raleigh, NC, with a mailing address of PO Box 32873, Charlotte, NC. The North Carolina General Assembly biography page lists her occupation as "Legislator, Former County Commissioner" and provides a member email address placeholder, though a specific address is not displayed ⁷.

Carney’s long service reflects a deep connection to her district and a record of consistent electoral support. As she campaigns for another term in 2026, she emphasizes continued advocacy for her constituents, leveraging her experience in both local and state government.

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