How many electoral votes?
North Carolina is listed with 16 electoral votes in this generated guide.
Electoral College
North Carolina Electoral College votes and elector rules
North Carolina has 16 electoral votes. See allocation method, elector pledge status, selection process, and verification links.
State Summary
What to know about North Carolina Electoral College rules
How are votes awarded?
North Carolina is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are electors pledged?
North Carolina is listed as requiring presidential electors to vote as pledged. The rule details summarize available pledge, replacement, penalty, or enforcement context from the state model.
What should I verify?
Confirm vote allocation, elector pledge enforcement, vacancy replacement, certification, and meeting procedures with official state or federal materials before relying on a legal detail.
Rules
North Carolina elector pledge and vote allocation rules
Quick Facts
Electoral College rule snapshot
- Electoral votes
- 16
- Allocation method
- Winner-takes-all
- Elector pledge
- Yes
- Election code
- N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 163-209, 163-210, 163-213
Allocation
Winner-takes-all
North Carolina is one of the 48 states that have a winner-takes-all rule for the Electoral College. In these States, whichever candidate receives a majority of the popular vote, or a plurality of the popular vote (less than 50 percent but more than any other candidate), takes all of the state’s Electoral votes.
Elector Pledge
Yes
North Carolina is one of the states have passed laws that require their electors to vote as pledged. These laws may either impose a fine on an elector who fails to vote according to the statewide or district popular vote, or may disqualify an elector who violates his or her pledge and provide a replacement elector.
Process
How North Carolina electors are selected and vote
These notes summarize the elector selection, vacancy, meeting, or voting details available in the structured state model.
How Does North Carolina Select Its Electors?
Political parties nominate presidential electors and must file the names of the electors with the secretary of state.
When Do The Electors Vote?
The Governor shall issue a proclamation setting forth the names of the electors and instructing them to be present in the old Hall of the House of Representatives in the State Capitol in the City of Raleigh at noon on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December next after their election, at which time the electors shall meet and vote on behalf of the State for President and Vice-President of the United...
Sources
Sources and verification links
Questions
Common questions
How many Electoral College votes does North Carolina have?
North Carolina is listed with 16 Electoral College votes.
How does North Carolina allocate electoral votes?
North Carolina is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
Are North Carolina electors pledged?
North Carolina is listed as requiring presidential electors to vote as pledged. The rule details summarize available pledge, replacement, penalty, or enforcement context from the state model.
How are North Carolina presidential electors selected?
Political parties nominate presidential electors and must file the names of the electors with the secretary of state.
When do North Carolina electors vote?
The Governor shall issue a proclamation setting forth the names of the electors and instructing them to be present in the old Hall of the House of Representatives in the State Capitol in the City of Raleigh at noon on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December next after their election...
Where can I verify North Carolina Electoral College rules?
Use official state or federal materials when available. This page links to selected sources including How does the state select its electors and National Association Of Secretaries Of State.
Glossary
Key Electoral College terms for North Carolina
- North Carolina Electoral Votes
- North Carolina is listed with 16 electoral votes for the Electoral College in this generated guide.
- North Carolina Allocation Method
- North Carolina is listed as winner-take-all. Under that summary, the statewide popular-vote winner receives the state's Electoral College votes.
- North Carolina Elector Pledge
- North Carolina is listed as requiring presidential electors to vote as pledged. The rule details summarize available pledge, replacement, penalty, or enforcement context from the state model.
- Presidential Elector
- A person appointed through the state's presidential election process to cast Electoral College votes for president and vice president.