Chatham, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Chatham, North Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 15.9 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 | 10,461 | 50.0% | 1.0 pts (213 votes) | 20,931 | — | 14.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 12,897 | 49.8% | 0.0 pts (5 votes) | 25,922 | -1.0 pts | 12.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 17,862 | 54.3% | 9.7 pts (3,194 votes) | 32,880 | +9.8 pts | 9.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 18,361 | 51.8% | 4.8 pts (1,696 votes) | 35,434 | -5.0 pts | 6.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 21,065 | 52.9% | 9.9 pts (3,960 votes) | 39,849 | +5.5 pts | 14.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 26,787 | 55.1% | 11.5 pts (5,601 votes) | 48,599 | +1.3 pts | 13.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 29,014 | 55.5% | 12.4 pts (6,507 votes) | 52,301 | +1.0 pts | 15.9 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 | 49,740 | 42.1% of population |
| 2004 | 56,236 | 46.1% of population |
| 2008 | 61,783 | 53.2% of population |
| 2012 | 64,527 | 54.9% of population |
| 2016 | 69,642 | 57.2% of population |
| 2020 | 76,662 | 63.4% of population |
| 2024 | 83,874 | 62.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chatham shifted 11.6 points toward the Democratic 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
Chatham has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Chatham voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chatham has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chatham?
Chatham's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.0 points (5 votes) out of 25,922 total votes cast.
Has Chatham ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Chatham has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chatham?
The widest margin on record for Chatham was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 12.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Chatham relative to its population?
In 2024, 52,301 votes were recorded in Chatham against a total population of 83,874 (62.4% 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 Chatham a presidential bellwether county?
Chatham has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).