Warren, North Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Warren, North Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.5 pts more Dem. 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 | 4,576 | 67.3% | 34.9 pts (2,374 votes) | 6,795 | — | 48.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,171 | 64.4% | 29.0 pts (2,331 votes) | 8,027 | -5.9 pts | 41.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,086 | 69.5% | 39.5 pts (4,023 votes) | 10,195 | +10.5 pts | 39.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,978 | 68.7% | 37.8 pts (3,838 votes) | 10,162 | -1.7 pts | 40.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,413 | 65.2% | 32.5 pts (3,199 votes) | 9,842 | -4.7 pts | 37.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 6,400 | 62.2% | 25.7 pts (2,648 votes) | 10,293 | -7.1 pts | 27.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 5,872 | 58.6% | 18.9 pts (1,896 votes) | 10,013 | -6.8 pts | 22.5 pts more Dem. |
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 | 19,913 | 34.1% of population |
| 2004 | 20,464 | 39.2% of population |
| 2008 | 20,923 | 48.7% of population |
| 2012 | 20,764 | 48.9% of population |
| 2016 | 19,884 | 49.5% of population |
| 2020 | 18,601 | 55.3% of population |
| 2024 | 19,081 | 52.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Warren 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
Warren has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Warren voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Warren has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Warren?
Warren's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 19.3 points (1,896 votes) out of 10,013 total votes cast.
Has Warren ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Warren has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Warren?
The widest margin on record for Warren was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 39.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Warren relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,013 votes were recorded in Warren against a total population of 19,081 (52.5% 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 Warren a presidential bellwether county?
Warren has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and North Carolina's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).