North Carolina was a reliable Republican state from 1980 to 2004, but is has been considered a swing state since Barack Obama narrowly won it in 2008 and narrowly lost it in 2012. The race is currently a toss up with the state’s 15 electoral votes at stake.
updated: November 8, 2016
North Carolina 2016 Election Results
A recent New York Times story highlighted the sharp educational and racial divides in North Carolina. Hillary Clinton is performing well with black voters and college educated whites, while Donald Trump is winning the white vote.
Senator Richard Burr (Republican) is up for re-election running against Democratic challenger Deborah Ross and Libertarian Sean Hughs.
North Carolina Political Facts
Governor: Pat McCrory(Republican) – Current Term: 2013 – 2017
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 13
- Rep. Mark Walker (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Walter Jones (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. David Price (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. George Butterfield (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Virginia Foxx (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Patrick McHenry (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Renee Ellmers (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Richard Hudson (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Robert Pittenger (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Mark Meadows (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. George Holding (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. Alma Adams (Democrat) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
- Rep. David Rouzer (Republican) – Term Ends: 1/3/2017
Electoral Votes: 15
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 6:30 a.m.
- Polls Close: 7:30 p.m.
- North Carolina Voting Information
- Notes: The hours may be extended if polling times are delayed or interrupted by more than 15 minutes.[43]
Past North Carolina Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 48% | Romney | 51% |
| 2008 | Obama | 50% | McCain | 49% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 44% | Bush | 56% |
| 2000 | Gore | 43% | Bush | 56% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 44% | Dole | 49% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 42% | Bush | 43% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 42% | Bush | 58% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 38% | Reagan | 62% |
| 1980 | Carter | 47% | Reagan | 49% |
| 1976 | Carter | 55% | Ford | 44% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 29% | Nixon | 70% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 29% | Nixon | 40% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 56% | Goldwater | 44% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 52% | Nixon | 48% |
North Carolina State Facts
Population (2010 census): 9,535,483
Population Rank By State: 9
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 4.3%
Capital: Raleigh
Largest City: Charlotte
State Nickname: Tar Heel State
