Bladen, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Bladen, North Carolina has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 17.2 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 5,889 | 54.0% | 8.4 pts (912 votes) | 10,908 | — | 21.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,174 | 50.1% | 0.5 pts (65 votes) | 12,313 | -8.9 pts | 12.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,853 | 50.7% | 2.1 pts (321 votes) | 15,480 | +2.6 pts | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,062 | 50.5% | 2.0 pts (314 votes) | 15,957 | -0.1 pts | 4.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,550 | 53.8% | 9.4 pts (1,492 votes) | 15,897 | -11.5 pts | 5.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,676 | 56.5% | 13.7 pts (2,350 votes) | 17,125 | -4.3 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,035 | 59.9% | 20.4 pts (3,415 votes) | 16,764 | -6.7 pts | 17.2 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 | 32,270 | 33.8% of population |
| 2004 | 33,684 | 36.6% of population |
| 2008 | 34,665 | 44.7% of population |
| 2012 | 34,807 | 45.8% of population |
| 2016 | 33,638 | 47.3% of population |
| 2020 | 29,630 | 57.8% of population |
| 2024 | 29,777 | 56.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Bladen shifted 28.9 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
Bladen has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Bladen voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Bladen has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Bladen?
Bladen's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.5 points (65 votes) out of 12,313 total votes cast.
Has Bladen ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Bladen changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Bladen?
The widest margin on record for Bladen was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 20.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Bladen relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,764 votes were recorded in Bladen against a total population of 29,777 (56.3% 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 Bladen a presidential bellwether county?
Bladen has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).