Election Results and Trends in Cary, NC
In the last Presidential election, Cary, NC voted predominantly Democrat, with 61.7% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 36.4% of voters in Cary voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.9%. Based on these voting patterns, Cary is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 103rd out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Cary ranks 228th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Cary, North Carolina, part of Wake County, has experienced a shift towards liberal voting patterns in the last 25 years of Presidential elections. While the county supported Bob Dole (R) in 1996, it has since leaned towards Democrat candidates. Al Gore narrowly lost in 2000, but the county supported John Kerry (2004), Barack Obama (2008 and 2012), Hillary Clinton (2016), and Joe Biden (2020). The trend suggests a growing preference for liberal candidates and ideologies.
Local Elections
Cary's city-level elections are officially nonpartisan, making a direct conservative vs. liberal analysis challenging. However, the Town Council and mayoral offices have been held by individuals leaning towards progressive policies, reflecting the city's suburban shift towards liberal principles. Mayors like Harold Weinbrecht, who has served multiple terms, align more with Democrat principles, continuing the liberal trend.
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