Carroll, New Hampshire — Presidential Election Results
Carroll, New Hampshire has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 4.6 pts more Rep. than New Hampshire overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,597 | 52.8% | 11.5 pts (2,745 votes) | 23,879 | — | 10.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,614 | 51.8% | 4.6 pts (1,295 votes) | 28,222 | +7.6 pts | 6.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 15,221 | 52.4% | 6.3 pts (1,834 votes) | 29,056 | +11.0 pts | 3.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 14,207 | 49.7% | 0.8 pts (230 votes) | 28,592 | -7.2 pts | 6.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,635 | 49.4% | 5.6 pts (1,648 votes) | 29,616 | -5.2 pts | 6.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 16,649 | 50.1% | 1.5 pts (499 votes) | 33,221 | +7.5 pts | 6.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,426 | 50.3% | 1.7 pts (604 votes) | 34,658 | -3.3 pts | 4.6 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 | 43,907 | 54.4% of population |
| 2004 | 46,496 | 60.7% of population |
| 2008 | 48,013 | 60.5% of population |
| 2012 | 47,694 | 59.9% of population |
| 2016 | 47,497 | 62.4% of population |
| 2020 | 50,240 | 66.1% of population |
| 2024 | 52,580 | 65.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Carroll shifted 10.5 points toward the Democratic 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
Carroll has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and New Hampshire's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Carroll voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Carroll has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Carroll?
Carroll's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 0.8 points (230 votes) out of 28,592 total votes cast.
Has Carroll ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Carroll changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, 2020, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Carroll?
The widest margin on record for Carroll was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 12.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Carroll relative to its population?
In 2024, 34,658 votes were recorded in Carroll against a total population of 52,580 (65.9% 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 Carroll a presidential bellwether county?
Carroll has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and New Hampshire's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).