Craven, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Craven, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.4 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,494 | 60.9% | 22.8 pts (7,281 votes) | 31,985 | — | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 23,575 | 62.4% | 25.3 pts (9,556 votes) | 37,756 | -2.5 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 24,901 | 55.8% | 12.4 pts (5,549 votes) | 44,598 | +12.9 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 26,928 | 58.3% | 17.7 pts (8,165 votes) | 46,170 | -5.3 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 27,731 | 59.0% | 21.5 pts (10,101 votes) | 47,001 | -4.4 pts | 18.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 31,032 | 58.5% | 18.6 pts (9,884 votes) | 53,065 | +3.3 pts | 17.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 33,477 | 59.6% | 20.4 pts (11,466 votes) | 56,173 | -1.7 pts | 17.4 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 | 91,954 | 34.8% of population |
| 2004 | 93,548 | 40.4% of population |
| 2008 | 99,423 | 44.9% of population |
| 2012 | 105,319 | 43.8% of population |
| 2016 | 102,632 | 45.8% of population |
| 2020 | 101,505 | 52.3% of population |
| 2024 | 104,167 | 53.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Craven shifted 2.3 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
Craven 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 Craven voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Craven 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 Craven?
Craven's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 12.5 points (5,549 votes) out of 44,598 total votes cast.
Has Craven ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Craven has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Craven?
The widest margin on record for Craven was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 25.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Craven relative to its population?
In 2024, 56,173 votes were recorded in Craven against a total population of 104,167 (53.9% 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 Craven a presidential bellwether county?
Craven 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%).