Aurora leans slightly Republican by roughly 12 points: about 44% of voters vote Democratic and 56% Republican.
About 73% of adults in Aurora typically vote, above the U.S. average of about 62%. Among adults in Aurora, ~32% vote Democratic, ~41% Republican, and ~27% don't vote. The map below shows estimated turnout by block group.
How Aurora compares
Among cities within 25 miles, Aurora leans more Republican than 6 of 60 neighbors.
Aurora runs about 8 points more Republican than North Carolina as a whole.
Politics vary noticeably by neighborhood within Aurora. The southwest side is the most split-leaning (R+24) and the north side is the least split-leaning (Even), a spread of about 23 points.
Why Aurora leans the way it does
Density, race composition, education, and family structure all sit close to their national averages in Aurora. The lean here lands roughly where demographic data alone would predict.
Cholesterol-screening access and voter turnout
Places with high cholesterol-screening access tend to turn out at a higher rate; Aurora, NC sits in the top quarter nationally on this measure. Cholesterol screening does not drive turnout; it reflects income, insurance, and healthcare access.
Why turnout in Aurora looks the way it does
Areas with limited routine healthcare access turn out at lower rates. Aurora is in the bottom quarter nationally for routine-care measures such as insurance coverage, preventive screenings, and dental visits. Learn more about the findings and methodology on the political spectrum map.
Nearby Cities
- Royal, NC R+23
- Small, NC R+28
- Edward, NC R+20
- Bonnerton, NC R+16
- Campbell Creek, NC R+10
- Gaylord, NC R+28
- Core Point, NC R+42
- Bayview, NC R+48
- Bayboro, NC R+23
Cities with Similar Populations
- Lake Cherokee, TX R+62
- Cincinnatus, NY R+49
- Shutesbury, MA D+50
- East Ellijay, GA R+56
- Cassville, WI R+38
- Scio, NY R+43
- North Benton, OH R+54
- Orangeville, IL R+43
- Gladeville, TN R+53
- Kirksey, KY R+64
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Sources and methodology
Precinct-level voting records used to fit the model come from North Carolina State Board of Elections, distributed by the Voting and Election Science Team. Demographic inputs come from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates and the 2020 Decennial Census). Health and environmental inputs come from the CDC (PLACES and the Environmental Justice Index). Land cover comes from the USGS and EPA. Election-day and lead-up weather come from PRISM 4km daily grids and the NOAA Global Historical Climatology Network. Mail-voting and election-administration patterns come from the MIT Election Lab's Survey of the Performance of American Elections. Block-group crime detail comes from CrimeGrade. Internet data and modeling support provided by ISPreports.org.
Modeling and analysis by the BestNeighborhood data science team. Full methodology and findings: political spectrum map.
Methodology reviewed by the BestNeighborhood data team. Last updated May 2026.