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Pretty fascinating piece...
North Carolina, one of the original 13 colonies, entered the Union in November 1789. The state did not participate in the 1864 election due to secession. Like many other southern states, North Carolina voted almost exclusively Democratic from 1876 through 1964 and almost exclusively Republican beginning in 1968. The initial shift was largely in response to white conservative voter uneasiness with the civil rights legislation passed in the mid-1960s, which was effectively exploited by the Republicans “southern strategy.”
In 2008, Barack Obama reversed the trend of Republican dominance here (although just barely), defeating John McCain by about 14,000 votes out of 4.3 million cast (49.7% to 49.4%). In percentage terms, it was the 2nd closest race of the 2008 election (behind Missouri). In 2012, North Carolina was again the 2nd closest race (this time behind Florida) as the state flipped Republican. Mitt Romney beat Obama by about 2%. Donald Trump has won the state in the last three elections, including a 3.2% margin over Kamala Harris in 2024.
The state gained an additional electoral vote after the 2020 Census. This surpassed Michigan (which lost one) and tied it with Georgia as the 8th largest electoral prize in the country.
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Pretty interesting graphs and charts at this link:
www.270towin.com
North Carolina, one of the original 13 colonies, entered the Union in November 1789. The state did not participate in the 1864 election due to secession. Like many other southern states, North Carolina voted almost exclusively Democratic from 1876 through 1964 and almost exclusively Republican beginning in 1968. The initial shift was largely in response to white conservative voter uneasiness with the civil rights legislation passed in the mid-1960s, which was effectively exploited by the Republicans “southern strategy.”
In 2008, Barack Obama reversed the trend of Republican dominance here (although just barely), defeating John McCain by about 14,000 votes out of 4.3 million cast (49.7% to 49.4%). In percentage terms, it was the 2nd closest race of the 2008 election (behind Missouri). In 2012, North Carolina was again the 2nd closest race (this time behind Florida) as the state flipped Republican. Mitt Romney beat Obama by about 2%. Donald Trump has won the state in the last three elections, including a 3.2% margin over Kamala Harris in 2024.
The state gained an additional electoral vote after the 2020 Census. This surpassed Michigan (which lost one) and tied it with Georgia as the 8th largest electoral prize in the country.
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Pretty interesting graphs and charts at this link:
North Carolina Presidential Election Voting History - 270toWin
Information on how the residents of North Carolina have voted in presidential elections. Includes trends and polls for the 2024 election, as well as a North Carolina voting history and narrative.
www.270towin.com