Charlotte, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Charlotte, Florida has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 21.0 pts more Rep. than Florida overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 35,426 | 53.0% | 8.6 pts (5,781 votes) | 66,896 | — | 8.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 44,428 | 55.7% | 12.7 pts (10,172 votes) | 79,786 | -4.0 pts | 7.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 45,205 | 53.1% | 7.3 pts (6,174 votes) | 85,158 | +5.6 pts | 10.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 47,996 | 56.7% | 14.3 pts (12,090 votes) | 84,682 | -7.1 pts | 15.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 60,218 | 62.5% | 27.8 pts (26,773 votes) | 96,374 | -14.2 pts | 27.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 73,243 | 63.0% | 26.6 pts (30,970 votes) | 116,340 | +1.8 pts | 23.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 82,480 | 66.7% | 34.0 pts (42,030 votes) | 123,676 | -7.4 pts | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 142,266 | 47.0% of population |
| 2004 | 157,755 | 50.6% of population |
| 2008 | 160,467 | 53.1% of population |
| 2012 | 162,744 | 52.0% of population |
| 2016 | 177,671 | 54.2% of population |
| 2020 | 188,017 | 61.9% of population |
| 2024 | 212,122 | 58.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Charlotte shifted 25.3 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Charlotte has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Charlotte voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Charlotte has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Charlotte?
Charlotte's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.3 points (6,174 votes) out of 85,158 total votes cast.
Has Charlotte ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Charlotte has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Charlotte?
The widest margin on record for Charlotte was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 34.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Charlotte relative to its population?
In 2024, 123,676 votes were recorded in Charlotte against a total population of 212,122 (58.3% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Charlotte a presidential bellwether county?
Charlotte has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).