North Carolina's 49th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Democrat Julie Mayfield since 2021.
Geography Since 2003, the district has covered most of Buncombe County. The district overlaps with the 114th, 115th, and 116th state house districts.
District officeholders since 2003 Senator Party Dates Notes Counties District created January 1, 2003.2003–Present Part of Buncombe County. Steve Metcalf() Democratic January 1, 2003 – February 2, 2004 Redistricted from the 28th district. Resigned.Vacant February 2, 2004 - February 6, 2004 Martin Nesbitt() Democratic February 6, 2004 – March 6, 2014 Appointed to finish Metcalf's term. Died.Vacant March 6, 2014 - April 15, 2014 Terry Van Duyn() Democratic April 15, 2014 – January 1, 2021 Appointed to finish Nesbitt's term. Retired to run for Lieutenant Governor. Julie Mayfield() Democratic January 1, 2021 – Present
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