Iredell, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Iredell, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 29.7 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 | 29,853 | 65.5% | 31.6 pts (14,419 votes) | 45,586 | — | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 38,675 | 67.9% | 36.2 pts (20,610 votes) | 56,973 | -4.5 pts | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 45,148 | 61.7% | 24.4 pts (17,830 votes) | 73,162 | +11.7 pts | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 49,299 | 64.6% | 30.4 pts (23,223 votes) | 76,365 | -6.2 pts | 28.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 54,754 | 66.3% | 36.4 pts (30,020 votes) | 82,567 | -7.0 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 67,010 | 65.5% | 32.4 pts (33,122 votes) | 102,371 | +4.9 pts | 31.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 72,801 | 65.7% | 32.5 pts (36,062 votes) | 110,875 | -0.1 pts | 29.7 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 | 123,563 | 36.9% of population |
| 2004 | 136,514 | 41.7% of population |
| 2008 | 156,204 | 46.8% of population |
| 2012 | 162,670 | 46.9% of population |
| 2016 | 172,466 | 47.9% of population |
| 2020 | 187,696 | 54.5% of population |
| 2024 | 206,361 | 53.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Iredell shifted 1.1 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
Iredell 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 Iredell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Iredell 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 Iredell?
Iredell's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 24.6 points (17,830 votes) out of 73,162 total votes cast.
Has Iredell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Iredell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Iredell?
The widest margin on record for Iredell was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 37.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Iredell relative to its population?
In 2024, 110,875 votes were recorded in Iredell against a total population of 206,361 (53.7% 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 Iredell a presidential bellwether county?
Iredell 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%).