Jackson, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Jackson, North Carolina has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 6.3 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 | 6,237 | 51.5% | 4.2 pts (515 votes) | 12,121 | — | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,351 | 51.9% | 4.3 pts (614 votes) | 14,174 | -0.1 pts | 8.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,766 | 52.0% | 5.4 pts (912 votes) | 16,866 | +9.8 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,254 | 49.4% | 1.0 pts (159 votes) | 16,701 | -6.5 pts | 1.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,870 | 52.7% | 11.5 pts (2,157 votes) | 18,713 | -11.3 pts | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,356 | 53.0% | 8.2 pts (1,765 votes) | 21,428 | +3.8 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,796 | 53.8% | 9.3 pts (2,050 votes) | 21,942 | -1.1 pts | 6.3 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 | 33,303 | 36.4% of population |
| 2004 | 36,555 | 38.8% of population |
| 2008 | 38,994 | 43.3% of population |
| 2012 | 40,636 | 41.1% of population |
| 2016 | 42,622 | 43.9% of population |
| 2020 | 42,146 | 50.8% of population |
| 2024 | 45,281 | 48.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jackson shifted 5.2 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
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jackson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jackson 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 Jackson?
Jackson's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 1.0 points (159 votes) out of 16,701 total votes cast.
Has Jackson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Jackson changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jackson?
The widest margin on record for Jackson was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 12.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Jackson relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,942 votes were recorded in Jackson against a total population of 45,281 (48.5% 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 Jackson a presidential bellwether county?
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).