North Carolina's 48th Senate district is one of 50 districts in the North Carolina Senate. It has been represented by Republican Tim Moffitt since 2023.
Geography Since 2023, the district has covered all of Henderson counties, Polk, and Rutherford counties. The district overlaps with the 111th, 113th, and 117th state house districts.
District officeholders since 2003 Senator Party Dates Notes Counties District created January 1, 2003.2003–2013 All of Polk and Henderson counties. Part of Buncombe County. Tom Apodaca() Republican January 1, 2003 – July 15, 2016Resigned.2013–2023 All of Transylvania and Henderson counties. Part of Buncombe County.Vacant July 15, 2016 - August 19, 2016 Chuck Edwards() Republican August 19, 2016 – January 1, 2023 Appointed to finish Apodaca's term. Retired to run for Congress. Tim Moffitt() Republican January 1, 2023 – Present 2023–Present All of Henderson, Polk, and Rutherford counties.
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