Burke, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Burke, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.3 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 | 18,466 | 60.2% | 21.3 pts (6,542 votes) | 30,658 | — | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,922 | 61.5% | 23.4 pts (7,194 votes) | 30,762 | -1.9 pts | 11.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 22,102 | 59.0% | 19.2 pts (7,201 votes) | 37,443 | +4.0 pts | 19.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 22,267 | 60.9% | 23.4 pts (8,566 votes) | 36,544 | -4.4 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 26,238 | 67.4% | 38.5 pts (14,987 votes) | 38,920 | -16.2 pts | 36.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 31,019 | 69.5% | 40.1 pts (17,901 votes) | 44,602 | -0.6 pts | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,130 | 70.1% | 41.1 pts (18,858 votes) | 45,847 | -1.0 pts | 38.3 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 | 89,353 | 34.3% of population |
| 2004 | 89,394 | 34.4% of population |
| 2008 | 90,788 | 41.2% of population |
| 2012 | 89,974 | 40.6% of population |
| 2016 | 89,451 | 43.5% of population |
| 2020 | 87,248 | 51.1% of population |
| 2024 | 88,545 | 51.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Burke shifted 20.0 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
Burke 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 Burke voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Burke 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 Burke?
Burke's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 19.5 points (7,201 votes) out of 37,443 total votes cast.
Has Burke ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Burke has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Burke?
The widest margin on record for Burke was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 41.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Burke relative to its population?
In 2024, 45,847 votes were recorded in Burke against a total population of 88,545 (51.8% 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 Burke a presidential bellwether county?
Burke 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%).