Robeson, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Robeson, North Carolina has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 24.6 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 | 17,834 | 60.0% | 20.5 pts (6,113 votes) | 29,747 | — | 33.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 17,868 | 52.8% | 5.8 pts (1,959 votes) | 33,871 | -14.9 pts | 18.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 23,058 | 56.5% | 13.8 pts (5,625 votes) | 40,834 | +8.1 pts | 13.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 24,988 | 58.2% | 17.4 pts (7,478 votes) | 42,946 | +3.7 pts | 19.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 20,762 | 50.8% | 4.3 pts (1,746 votes) | 40,858 | -22.0 pts | 0.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 27,806 | 58.9% | 18.6 pts (8,786 votes) | 47,188 | -14.4 pts | 17.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 29,647 | 63.4% | 27.6 pts (12,919 votes) | 46,770 | -9.1 pts | 24.6 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 | 123,334 | 24.1% of population |
| 2004 | 126,117 | 26.9% of population |
| 2008 | 131,734 | 31.0% of population |
| 2012 | 135,462 | 31.7% of population |
| 2016 | 133,383 | 30.6% of population |
| 2020 | 115,967 | 40.7% of population |
| 2024 | 118,624 | 39.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Robeson shifted 48.5 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
Robeson has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Robeson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Robeson has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Robeson?
Robeson's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 4.4 points (1,746 votes) out of 40,858 total votes cast.
Has Robeson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Robeson changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Robeson?
The widest margin on record for Robeson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 27.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Robeson relative to its population?
In 2024, 46,770 votes were recorded in Robeson against a total population of 118,624 (39.4% 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 Robeson a presidential bellwether county?
Robeson has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).