Pasquotank, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Pasquotank, North Carolina has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 1.7 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 5,874 | 53.9% | 8.5 pts (931 votes) | 10,903 | — | 21.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 6,984 | 51.2% | 2.7 pts (375 votes) | 13,648 | -5.8 pts | 15.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,272 | 56.5% | 13.7 pts (2,494 votes) | 18,180 | +11.1 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,282 | 56.8% | 14.6 pts (2,649 votes) | 18,107 | +1.0 pts | 16.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 8,615 | 49.5% | 2.5 pts (435 votes) | 17,391 | -12.2 pts | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 9,832 | 49.4% | 0.3 pts (62 votes) | 19,897 | -2.3 pts | 1.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,537 | 51.8% | 4.9 pts (988 votes) | 20,343 | -5.2 pts | 1.7 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 | 34,874 | 31.3% of population |
| 2004 | 36,533 | 37.4% of population |
| 2008 | 40,554 | 44.8% of population |
| 2012 | 40,378 | 44.8% of population |
| 2016 | 39,392 | 44.1% of population |
| 2020 | 40,270 | 49.4% of population |
| 2024 | 41,418 | 49.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pasquotank shifted 13.5 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
Pasquotank has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Pasquotank voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pasquotank has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Pasquotank?
Pasquotank's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 0.3 points (62 votes) out of 19,897 total votes cast.
Has Pasquotank ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Pasquotank changed which party won the county in: 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pasquotank?
The widest margin on record for Pasquotank was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 14.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Pasquotank relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,343 votes were recorded in Pasquotank against a total population of 41,418 (49.1% 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 Pasquotank a presidential bellwether county?
Pasquotank has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).