Chowan, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Chowan, North Carolina has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 19.4 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 | 2,430 | 49.7% | 0.3 pts (15 votes) | 4,890 | — | 13.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,967 | 55.1% | 10.4 pts (561 votes) | 5,386 | -10.8 pts | 2.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,773 | 50.2% | 1.1 pts (85 votes) | 7,512 | +9.3 pts | 1.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,891 | 51.8% | 4.5 pts (335 votes) | 7,505 | -3.4 pts | 2.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,014 | 55.5% | 14.1 pts (1,022 votes) | 7,228 | -10.1 pts | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,471 | 57.4% | 15.7 pts (1,224 votes) | 7,784 | -1.3 pts | 14.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,587 | 60.7% | 22.4 pts (1,692 votes) | 7,552 | -6.8 pts | 19.4 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 | 14,478 | 33.8% of population |
| 2004 | 14,573 | 37.0% of population |
| 2008 | 14,831 | 50.7% of population |
| 2012 | 14,695 | 51.1% of population |
| 2016 | 14,201 | 50.9% of population |
| 2020 | 13,707 | 56.8% of population |
| 2024 | 13,891 | 54.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chowan shifted 22.9 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
Chowan has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), 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 Chowan voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chowan has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chowan?
Chowan's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.3 points (15 votes) out of 4,890 total votes cast.
Has Chowan ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Chowan changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chowan?
The widest margin on record for Chowan was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 22.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Chowan relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,552 votes were recorded in Chowan against a total population of 13,891 (54.4% 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 Chowan a presidential bellwether county?
Chowan has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).