Alleghany, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Alleghany, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 49.1 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 | 2,531 | 58.7% | 18.9 pts (816 votes) | 4,313 | — | 6.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,883 | 59.7% | 19.9 pts (961 votes) | 4,827 | -0.8 pts | 7.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,124 | 59.4% | 21.0 pts (1,103 votes) | 5,263 | -1.4 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,390 | 66.9% | 35.7 pts (1,807 votes) | 5,067 | -14.9 pts | 34.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,814 | 71.8% | 47.2 pts (2,508 votes) | 5,315 | -12.6 pts | 45.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,527 | 74.5% | 50.0 pts (3,041 votes) | 6,076 | -1.6 pts | 49.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,900 | 75.4% | 51.8 pts (3,367 votes) | 6,496 | -1.8 pts | 49.1 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 | 10,673 | 40.4% of population |
| 2004 | 10,790 | 44.7% of population |
| 2008 | 11,131 | 47.3% of population |
| 2012 | 10,943 | 46.3% of population |
| 2016 | 10,919 | 48.7% of population |
| 2020 | 10,889 | 55.8% of population |
| 2024 | 11,379 | 57.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Alleghany shifted 33.1 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
Alleghany 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 Alleghany voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Alleghany 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 Alleghany?
Alleghany's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 19.2 points (816 votes) out of 4,313 total votes cast.
Has Alleghany ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Alleghany has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Alleghany?
The widest margin on record for Alleghany was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Alleghany relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,496 votes were recorded in Alleghany against a total population of 11,379 (57.1% 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 Alleghany a presidential bellwether county?
Alleghany 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%).