Incumbent Democrat Donald G. Davis has represented the 5th district since 2009. In a rematch of the 2008 election, Davis was defeated for re-election by Republican Louis Pate.
North Carolina Senate 5th district general election, 2010[5]
Incumbent Democrat R. C. Soles Jr. has represented the 8th district and its predecessors since 1977. Soles didn't seek re-election and Republican Bill Rabon won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 8th district general election, 2010[8]
Incumbent Democrat Julia Boseman has represented the 9th district since 2005. Boseman didn't seek re-election and instead ran for New Hanover County District Court Judge. Republican Thom Goolsby won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 9th district general election, 2010[9]
Incumbent Democrat Charles Albertson has represented the 10th district and its predecessors since 1993. Albertson didn't seek re-election and Republican Brent Jackson won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 10th district general election, 2010[10]
Incumbent Democrat Larry Shaw has represented the 21st district and its predecessors since 1995. Shaw didn't seek re-election and Democrat Eric Mansfield won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 21st district general election, 2010[21]
Incumbent Democrat Katie G. Dorsett has represented the 28th district since 2003. Dorsett didn't seek re-election and Democrat Gladys Robinson won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 28th district general election, 2010[28]
Incumbent Republican W. Edward Goodall has represented the 35th district since 2005. Goodall didn't seek re-election and Republican Tommy Tucker won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 35th district general election, 2010[35]
Incumbent Democrat David W. Hoyle has represented the 43rd district and its predecessors since 1993. Hoyle didn't seek re-election and Republican Kathy Harrington won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 43rd district general election, 2010[43]
Incumbent Republican Jim Jacumin has represented the 44th district since 2005. Jacumin didn't seek re-election and Republican Warren Daniel won the open seat.
North Carolina Senate 44th district general election, 2010[44]
Incumbent Democrat Joe Sam Queen has represented the 47th district since 2007, and previously from 2003 to 2005. Queen was defeated for re-election by Republican Ralph Hise.
North Carolina Senate 47th district general election, 2010[47]