RALEIGH, NC — Unaffiliated voters now make up the largest share of registered voters in North Carolina, reflecting a continued shift away from the two major political parties.
New data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections shows more than 3 million voters are registered as unaffiliated, accounting for 39.4% of the state’s electorate. In the most recent reporting period, nearly 98% of new voter registrations were unaffiliated, adding more than 6,000 voters to that category.
By comparison, both major parties now hold smaller shares. Republicans account for about 30% of registered voters, while Democrats have fallen to roughly 29.9%, continuing a long-term decline from earlier decades when the party dominated state politics.
In total, North Carolina has more than 7.7 million registered voters, with roughly 3.05 million unaffiliated, 2.32 million Republicans, and 2.31 million Democrats.
The trend highlights a broader shift in voter alignment, as more residents opt not to formally associate with a political party during a period of heightened political division.
Historically, Democrats held overwhelming control in the state throughout much of the 20th century, but registration patterns have gradually shifted over time, leading to a more evenly divided electorate.
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