2016Final results
2016 election for President in North Carolina
President · North Carolina
Donald J. Trump (R) won with 49.8% of the vote, defeating Hillary Clinton (D) by 3.7 points.
Donald J. TrumpRepublican · winner
49.8%2,362,631
Hillary ClintonDemocrat
46.2%2,189,316
Gary JohnsonLibertarian
2.7%130,126
Write-ins and other votesOther party
1.3%59,495
4,741,568 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET