Alexander, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Alexander, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 57.1 pts more Rep. than North Carolina overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,242 | 68.5% | 37.6 pts (5,076 votes) | 13,492 | — | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,928 | 70.1% | 40.4 pts (6,310 votes) | 15,600 | -2.7 pts | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,790 | 68.3% | 38.4 pts (6,623 votes) | 17,254 | +1.5 pts | 39.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,253 | 71.3% | 44.4 pts (7,642 votes) | 17,196 | -6.3 pts | 43.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,893 | 76.0% | 55.4 pts (10,126 votes) | 18,271 | -12.0 pts | 53.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,888 | 78.5% | 58.0 pts (11,743 votes) | 20,236 | -1.3 pts | 57.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,404 | 79.3% | 59.7 pts (12,344 votes) | 20,677 | -1.7 pts | 57.1 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 | 33,774 | 39.9% of population |
| 2004 | 35,343 | 44.1% of population |
| 2008 | 36,840 | 46.8% of population |
| 2012 | 36,922 | 46.6% of population |
| 2016 | 37,133 | 49.2% of population |
| 2020 | 36,410 | 55.6% of population |
| 2024 | 36,693 | 56.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Alexander shifted 22.5 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
Alexander has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Alexander voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Alexander 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 Alexander?
Alexander's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 37.9 points (5,076 votes) out of 13,492 total votes cast.
Has Alexander ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Alexander has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Alexander?
The widest margin on record for Alexander was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 60.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Alexander relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,677 votes were recorded in Alexander against a total population of 36,693 (56.4% 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 Alexander a presidential bellwether county?
Alexander has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).