Elections and Results
The two links below will also access the North Carolina State Board of Elections website and election results information.
- Guilford County Results, all contests
- North Carolina, all contests
(Statewide does not apply in Municipal election cycles; select Election Date and County Name to see other North Carolina county results)
The dashboard may also be used to access previous election results.
How to Use the Election Results Dashboard and Frequently Asked Questions
The Election Results Dashboard displays live election results and is updated every 10 minutes. The dashboard goes live after polls close. The Dashboard also allows you to:
- Explore data via breakout maps, tables, and charts.
- Download election results data spreadsheets.
- Access historical election results.
Once polls close on election night, the dashboard is updated every 10 minutes as precincts report results to the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
To view election results, follow these steps:
- Go to the dashboard through one of the above links.
- To change information that auto-populates, select the desired election date, county (or choose "state" for statewide results), office, and contest.
- Click "Display Results".
Click "Refresh" often to view the most recent results.
- Perform the steps listed under "How Do I Use the Dashboard?".
- Click "View Contest Details".
- The "Contest Details" tab provides the total number of votes received by each candidate or ballot item, along with a map showing the winner of each county.
- The "Results by Voting Method" tab provides a table with a breakdown of votes cast by method (e.g., in-person on Election Day, absentee by-mail, etc.).
- The "Results by Contest" tab provides a table with a breakdown of votes cast in each county.
Click "Refresh" often to view the most recent results.
Election results are unofficial until certified through the Canvass process; certified results are posted after Canvass. The reports posted below will designate if the results are unofficial or certified. Contact our office at 336-641-3836 if any questions on election results or email us at guilfordelections@guilfordcountync.gov with a specific data request.