How Bladen County voted

ELIZABETHTOWN – In a year when the focus was put on voting machines and more efficient and expedient election results, the national race declaring Donald J. Trump was actually called somewhere around 3 a.m.

One of the main stories of the night was the changing of the guard in the U.S. Senate where the Republicans took the majority.

Although some states, such as Florida were among the top finishers in vote tabulation, Arizona and Nevada were dragging their feet and finally, this past weekend, all the states were called and Trump was said to have won a historic comeback victory with 312 electoral votes to Kamala Harris’ 226. Trump also won the popular vote with over 74 million votes.

North Carolina had their tallies done in an acceptable time and as for Bladen County, 100% of the vote was in by 10 p.m.

Although Bladen County voted 51% to reelect Mark Robinson with Josh Stein close on his heels at 45%, the overall state vote elected Stein 55% to 40%. Stein was ecstatic and optimistic when the results were announced.

“Tonight, North Carolinians resoundingly embraced a vision that’s optimistic, forward-looking and welcoming,” Stein said. “We have big challenges in front of us – from rebuilding western North Carolina to investing in our public schools and protecting our personal freedoms. But I know we will go further when we go together – not as Democrats, not as Republicans, not as Independents, but as North Carolinians. Thank you to every North Carolinian who made your voice heard. I am honored beyond measure that you have elected me to be your next Governor.”

Stein is hoping that political color won’t diminish the outcome of the success he is hoping for in the future of North Carolina.

“Tonight, the people of North Carolina resoundingly embraced a vision that’s optimistic, forward-looking and welcoming a vision that is about creating opportunity for every North Carolinian,” Stein said. “We chose hope over hate. Competence over chaos. Decency over division. That’s who we are as North Carolinians.”

Being introduced by exiting Governor, Roy Cooper, Stein will take over as North Carolina’s 76^th Governor.

“North Carolina is home,” Stein said. “Home to remarkable natural beauty. Home to small businesses and fortune 500 companies. Home to some of the finest universities and one of the best community college systems in the nation. And we’re home to the best people.”

Stein embraced former Governor Cooper at the Mariott City Center in Raleigh after the introduction and the atmosphere in the room was electric.

“We’re home to the best people,” Stein said to a cheering crowd. As we celebrate tonight, our hearts are with the folks in western North Carolina who are still struggling. Hurricane Helene swept in devastation, destruction, and darkness, but the goodness of North Carolinians shone through. Neighbors helping neighbors. People dropping everything to lend a hand.

“And by the way, none of these folks cared about the political party of the person they were helping – they just showed up … because that’s who we are as North Carolinians. And we will show up for the people of western North Carolina to help them rebuild safer and stronger than ever before. I ran for governor because I love our home state and I believe in the promise of North Carolina: that where you come from should never limit how far you can go. That our kids and grandkids should enjoy a better and brighter future than we’ve had that every North Carolinian should have a fair shot at success – to start a small business or get a good-paying job – everywhere in our state, including small town, North Carolina.

“To deliver on that promise, we must invest in our people and their futures, so that together we build a safer, stronger North Carolina, where our economy continues to grow and works for everyone,

where our public schools are excellent and our teachers are well-paid, and where our neighborhoods are safe and women can make their own decisions about their own bodies. Just like with rebuilding western North Carolina, these issues – good jobs, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and personal freedoms – are not partisan issues.

“They are North Carolina issues. We have big challenges ahead, but we have even bigger dreams to realize.”

The voting still was continuing in some states, but overall, many felt that this election process went smoother and was more efficient overall than 2020.

The following totals reflect how Bladen County voted only.

US PRESIDENT

Precincts Reported: 17 of 17

Donald J. Trump REP 10,009 59.93%

Kamala D. Harris DEM 6,582 39.41%

Chase Oliver LIB 30 0.18%

Cornel West JFA 28 0.17%

Jill Stein GRE 23 0.14%

Write-In (Miscellaneous) 21 0.13%

Randall Terry CST 7 0.04%

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 07

David Rouzer REP 9,912 60.81%

Marlando D. Pridgen DEM 6,389 39.19%

NC GOVERNOR

Mark Robinson REP 8,423 51.23%

Josh Stein DEM 7,423 45.14%

Mike Ross LIB 343 2.09%

Vinny Smith CST 139 0.85%

Wayne Turner GRE 115 0.70%

NC LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Hal Weatherman REP 9,115 55.75%

Rachel Hunt DEM 6,847 41.88%

Shannon W. Bray LIB 202 1.24%

Wayne Jones CST 185 1.13%

NC ATTORNEY GENERAL

Dan Bishop REP 9,296 57.00%

Jeff Jackson DEM 7,012 43.00%

NC AUDITOR

Dave Boliek REP 9,232 57.27%

Jessica Holmes DEM 6,580 40.82%

Bob Drach LIB 307 1.90%

NC COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE

Steve Troxler REP 9,732 59.54%

Sarah Taber DEM 6,343 38.80%

Sean Haugh LIB 271 1.66%

NC COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

Mike Causey REP 9,636 59.25%

Natasha Marcus DEM 6,627 40.75%

NC COMMISSIONER OF LABOR

Luke Farley REP 9,620 59.51%

Braxton Winston II DEM 6,544 40.49%

NC SECRETARY OF STATE

Chad Brown REP 9,109 55.94%

Elaine Marshall DEM 7,174 44.06%

NC SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

Michele Morrow REP 9,251 57.01%

Maurice (Mo) Green DEM 6,976 42.99%

NC TREASURER

Brad Briner REP 9,437 58.44%

Wesley Harris DEM 6,711 41.56%

NC SUPREME COURT ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SEAT 06

Jefferson G. Griffin REP 9,334 57.92%

Allison Riggs DEM 6,780 42.08%

NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 12

Tom Murry REP 9,380 58.51%

Carolyn Jennings Thompson DEM 6,651 41.49%

NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 14

Valerie Zachary REP 9,454 59.22%

Ed Eldred DEM 6,509 40.78%

NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE SEAT 15

Chris Freeman REP 9,485 59.27%

Martin E. Moore DEM 6,519 40.73%

NC STATE SENATE DISTRICT 09

Brent Jackson REP 9,586 59.84%

Jamie Campbell Bowles DEM 6,434 40.16%

NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 022

William Brisson REP 9,545 58.99%

Joshua Harrell DEM 6,636 41.01%

NC SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 15A SEAT 01

C. Ashley Gore REP 10,937 100.00%

NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 15 SEAT 01

Pauline Hankins REP 10,678 100.00%

NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 15 SEAT 03

J. Calvin Chandler REP 10,491 100.00%

NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 15 SEAT 04

T. Heath Nance REP 10,539 100.00%

NC DISTRICT COURT JUDGE DISTRICT 15 SEAT 06

Scott L. Ussery REP 10,838 100.00%

BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COUNTY-WIDE

David R. Gooden REP 4,620 28.59%

Ray Britt REP 4,498 27.83%

Mark Gillespie DEM 3,532 21.86%

G. Michael Cogdell DEM 3,511 21.73%

BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 01

Ophelia Munn-Goins DEM 3,635 100.00%

BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 02

Rodney Hester REP 4,411 100.00%

BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT 03

Danny L. Ellis II REP 3,960 100.00%

BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 01

Anthony Thomas DEM 3,725 100.00%

BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 02

Tim Benton REP 2,984 66.06%

Write-In (Miscellaneous) 1,533 33.94%

BLADEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 03

Chris Clark UNA 3,035 58.40%

Kimbrie Esters DEM 2,162 41.60%

BLADEN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR

Eddie Hester 10,685 97.44%

Write-In (Miscellaneous) 281 2.56%

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT – CITIZENS-ONLY VOTING

For 14,683 93.16%

Against 1,078 6.84%