Beaufort, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Beaufort, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 28.0 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 | 10,531 | 60.8% | 22.5 pts (3,897 votes) | 17,313 | — | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,432 | 63.7% | 27.7 pts (5,407 votes) | 19,522 | -5.1 pts | 15.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,460 | 58.5% | 17.4 pts (4,006 votes) | 23,010 | +10.3 pts | 17.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,977 | 59.2% | 19.2 pts (4,542 votes) | 23,620 | -1.9 pts | 17.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,543 | 60.8% | 24.1 pts (5,779 votes) | 23,938 | -5.4 pts | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,437 | 62.5% | 25.9 pts (6,804 votes) | 26,315 | -1.3 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,296 | 65.1% | 31.0 pts (8,247 votes) | 26,572 | -5.2 pts | 28.0 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 | 44,950 | 38.5% of population |
| 2004 | 45,618 | 42.8% of population |
| 2008 | 47,297 | 48.7% of population |
| 2012 | 47,431 | 49.8% of population |
| 2016 | 47,369 | 50.5% of population |
| 2020 | 44,690 | 58.9% of population |
| 2024 | 44,576 | 59.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Beaufort shifted 8.6 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
Beaufort 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 Beaufort voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Beaufort 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 Beaufort?
Beaufort's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 17.5 points (4,006 votes) out of 23,010 total votes cast.
Has Beaufort ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Beaufort has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Beaufort?
The widest margin on record for Beaufort was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 31.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Beaufort relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,572 votes were recorded in Beaufort against a total population of 44,576 (59.6% 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 Beaufort a presidential bellwether county?
Beaufort 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%).