Rhonda Cole Schandevel, D-Canton, ran a surprisingly good campaign that was well financed, but in the end, it wasn’t quite enough to unseat incumbent Rep. Michele Presnell, who has proven popular in her district.  

In 2014, Presnell defeated Democrat Dean Hicks 13,858 to 13,169, or 51.3 percent to 48.7 percent. 

“I hope that they understand a lot of things we did get done was for the betterment of people in the whole district,” Presnell said. “The first $17,500 in income is tax-free for individuals — that’s huge. I hope to do more for all three of my counties in the next few years, and I’ve got a whole folder full of ideas.” 

 

N.C. House District 118

                        Michele Presnell (R)         Rhonda Schandevel (D) 

Haywood                  10,218                                 8,407

Yancey                     5,533                                   4,185

Madison                    5,846                                   4,797