Martin, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Martin, North Carolina has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 7.1 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,929 | 52.6% | 5.4 pts (509 votes) | 9,366 | — | 18.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,334 | 51.0% | 2.2 pts (232 votes) | 10,452 | -7.7 pts | 10.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,539 | 52.1% | 4.6 pts (582 votes) | 12,541 | +6.9 pts | 4.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,583 | 52.0% | 4.6 pts (588 votes) | 12,652 | +0.0 pts | 6.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,897 | 49.3% | 0.4 pts (51 votes) | 11,964 | -5.1 pts | 3.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,532 | 52.1% | 5.0 pts (621 votes) | 12,540 | -4.6 pts | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,601 | 54.8% | 10.3 pts (1,241 votes) | 12,040 | -5.4 pts | 7.1 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 | 25,506 | 36.7% of population |
| 2004 | 24,822 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 24,404 | 51.4% of population |
| 2012 | 23,845 | 53.1% of population |
| 2016 | 23,122 | 51.7% of population |
| 2020 | 21,959 | 57.1% of population |
| 2024 | 21,523 | 55.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Martin shifted 15.8 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
Martin has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Martin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Martin has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Martin?
Martin's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 0.4 points (51 votes) out of 11,964 total votes cast.
Has Martin ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Martin changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Martin?
The widest margin on record for Martin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 10.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Martin relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,040 votes were recorded in Martin against a total population of 21,523 (55.9% 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 Martin a presidential bellwether county?
Martin has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).