North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Jerry Meek made this statement:

"On behalf of the North Carolina Democratic Party, I congratulate Joe Hackney on his election as Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives. In electing Hackney, Members of the House have chosen a man of hard work, intellect, and impeccable integrity. Today is a new day for North Carolina. We look forward to working with Speaker Hackney as Democrats continue to move North Carolina forward."