Mitchell, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Mitchell, North Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.0 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 | 4,984 | 75.5% | 52.3 pts (3,449 votes) | 6,600 | — | 40.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,686 | 72.9% | 46.2 pts (3,606 votes) | 7,798 | +6.5 pts | 33.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,499 | 70.1% | 41.6 pts (3,261 votes) | 7,846 | +4.3 pts | 42.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,806 | 74.8% | 51.1 pts (3,968 votes) | 7,765 | -9.8 pts | 49.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,282 | 77.6% | 57.9 pts (4,686 votes) | 8,096 | -7.6 pts | 55.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,090 | 78.4% | 57.8 pts (5,223 votes) | 9,041 | +1.2 pts | 56.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,843 | 77.4% | 55.7 pts (4,928 votes) | 8,842 | +2.0 pts | 53.0 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 | 15,725 | 42.0% of population |
| 2004 | 15,928 | 49.0% of population |
| 2008 | 15,740 | 49.8% of population |
| 2012 | 15,330 | 50.7% of population |
| 2016 | 14,996 | 54.0% of population |
| 2020 | 14,898 | 60.7% of population |
| 2024 | 15,030 | 58.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mitchell shifted 3.4 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
Mitchell 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 Mitchell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mitchell 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 Mitchell?
Mitchell's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 42.1 points (3,261 votes) out of 7,846 total votes cast.
Has Mitchell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Mitchell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Mitchell?
The widest margin on record for Mitchell was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 59.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Mitchell relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,842 votes were recorded in Mitchell against a total population of 15,030 (58.8% 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 Mitchell a presidential bellwether county?
Mitchell 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%).