Hertford, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Hertford, North Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.2 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 | 5,484 | 69.4% | 39.3 pts (3,102 votes) | 7,897 | — | 52.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,141 | 63.2% | 27.0 pts (2,199 votes) | 8,132 | -12.2 pts | 39.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,513 | 70.5% | 41.5 pts (4,424 votes) | 10,650 | +14.5 pts | 41.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,843 | 71.8% | 44.3 pts (4,836 votes) | 10,918 | +2.8 pts | 46.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,910 | 67.8% | 37.4 pts (3,811 votes) | 10,186 | -6.5 pts | 41.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 7,097 | 66.7% | 34.0 pts (3,618 votes) | 10,634 | -3.9 pts | 35.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 6,191 | 62.9% | 26.7 pts (2,630 votes) | 9,843 | -7.2 pts | 30.2 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 | 22,598 | 34.9% of population |
| 2004 | 23,729 | 34.3% of population |
| 2008 | 24,473 | 43.5% of population |
| 2012 | 24,600 | 44.4% of population |
| 2016 | 24,209 | 42.1% of population |
| 2020 | 21,787 | 48.8% of population |
| 2024 | 19,169 | 51.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hertford shifted 12.5 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
Hertford 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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Other North Carolina Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Hertford voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hertford 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 Hertford?
Hertford's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 27.0 points (2,630 votes) out of 9,843 total votes cast.
Has Hertford ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hertford has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hertford?
The widest margin on record for Hertford was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 44.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Hertford relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,843 votes were recorded in Hertford against a total population of 19,169 (51.3% 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 Hertford a presidential bellwether county?
Hertford 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%).