Anson, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Anson, North Carolina has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 0.7 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,792 | 60.0% | 20.4 pts (1,631 votes) | 7,985 | — | 33.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,413 | 58.7% | 17.5 pts (1,617 votes) | 9,225 | -2.9 pts | 30.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,456 | 60.2% | 21.0 pts (2,249 votes) | 10,733 | +3.5 pts | 20.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,019 | 62.4% | 25.3 pts (2,853 votes) | 11,256 | +4.4 pts | 27.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,859 | 55.6% | 12.8 pts (1,353 votes) | 10,545 | -12.5 pts | 16.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 5,789 | 51.7% | 4.2 pts (468 votes) | 11,194 | -8.8 pts | 5.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,525 | 50.8% | 2.5 pts (272 votes) | 10,875 | -6.7 pts | 0.7 pts more Dem. |
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 | 25,342 | 31.5% of population |
| 2004 | 26,386 | 35.0% of population |
| 2008 | 26,837 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 26,309 | 42.8% of population |
| 2016 | 25,165 | 41.9% of population |
| 2020 | 22,034 | 50.8% of population |
| 2024 | 22,432 | 48.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Anson shifted 23.0 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
Anson has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Anson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Anson has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Anson?
Anson's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 2.5 points (272 votes) out of 10,875 total votes cast.
Has Anson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Anson changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Anson?
The widest margin on record for Anson was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 25.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Anson relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,875 votes were recorded in Anson against a total population of 22,432 (48.5% 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 Anson a presidential bellwether county?
Anson has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).