Republicans are on the verge of overtaking Democrats on voter registration rolls in North Carolina, marking a dramatic shift in a state that for decades leaned heavily Democratic in raw party registration.
According to the latest figures from the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the long-standing Democratic advantage has shrunk to just over 1,000 voters.
A decade ago, Democrats held a registration edge of nearly 750,000 voters in the state. That margin remained relatively stable between 2005 and 2015, but began narrowing sharply after 2015. By 2020, the Democratic lead had fallen to under 380,000. Today, it is nearly gone.
Republican leaders credit the shift to voter dissatisfaction with Democratic governance at both the state and national levels. Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina said voters are “rejecting the Democrats’ failed agenda” and embracing Republican leadership focused on “serious solutions” to everyday concerns.
