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Rutherford County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 34,670 votes cast

About Rutherford County

Rutherford County is a county in the southwestern area of the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 64,444. Its county seat is Rutherfordton. Rutherford County comprises the Forest City, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Rutherford County, North Carolina

Donald J Trump(Republican)

73.4%25,456

Won by 16,542 votes

Kamala D Harris(Democrat)

25.7%8,914

Other(Other)

0.6%213

Chase Oliver(Libertarian)

0.3%87

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+47.7

2020R+45.8

2016R+47.4

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Swung Right in 2024

Rutherford County shifted 1.9 points toward Republicans compared to 2020. Voter turnout increased by 0.7%.

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