Johnston, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Johnston, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 18.5 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 | 27,212 | 66.1% | 32.8 pts (13,508 votes) | 41,155 | — | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 36,903 | 67.9% | 36.1 pts (19,637 votes) | 54,357 | -3.2 pts | 23.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 43,622 | 61.4% | 23.7 pts (16,827 votes) | 71,017 | +12.4 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 48,427 | 63.1% | 27.6 pts (21,137 votes) | 76,691 | -4.0 pts | 25.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 54,372 | 63.3% | 30.3 pts (26,010 votes) | 85,909 | -3.5 pts | 27.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 68,353 | 61.4% | 24.3 pts (27,096 votes) | 111,357 | +6.7 pts | 23.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 74,878 | 60.1% | 21.5 pts (26,762 votes) | 124,678 | +3.0 pts | 18.5 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 | 123,279 | 33.4% of population |
| 2004 | 140,055 | 38.8% of population |
| 2008 | 161,746 | 43.9% of population |
| 2012 | 174,383 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 190,843 | 45.0% of population |
| 2020 | 217,426 | 51.2% of population |
| 2024 | 249,794 | 49.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Johnston shifted 11.3 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
Johnston 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 Johnston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Johnston 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 Johnston?
Johnston's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 21.8 points (26,762 votes) out of 124,678 total votes cast.
Has Johnston ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Johnston has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Johnston?
The widest margin on record for Johnston was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 36.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Johnston relative to its population?
In 2024, 124,678 votes were recorded in Johnston against a total population of 249,794 (49.9% 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 Johnston a presidential bellwether county?
Johnston 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%).