Concord, NC Politics: Is It Liberal or Conservative?

Election Results and Trends in Concord, NC

In the last Presidential election, Concord, NC voted predominantly Republican, with 53.9% of voters casting their ballot for Trump, while 44.5% of voters in Concord voted for Biden, and other parties voting 1.6%. Based on these voting patterns, Concord is considered a slightly leaning conservative city. Specifically, it ranks 40th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of conservatism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the liberal voting patterns in the 2020 election, Concord ranks 289th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low liberal vote.

Presidential Elections Voting Trend

The last six Presidential election results (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) for Concord, NC are: R R R R R R

Concord, North Carolina, situated within Cabarrus County, has shown a propensity for supporting Republican candidates in presidential elections over the past 25 years. Voters here supported Bob Dole (1996), George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump (2016 and 2020.) This consistent pattern demonstrates a strong conservative alignment in presidential politics within the region. (2) City-Level Elections Trend in Concord in the Last 25 Years:

Local Elections

City-level elections in Concord, North Carolina, over the last 25 years have tended to favor conservative candidates, although there are instances where nonpartisan issues take precedence. City Council and mayoral races often focus on local matters such as economic growth, education, and community services rather than strict party lines. Nevertheless, the overall trend indicates a leaning towards conservative values and policies in local governance.

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