Autauga, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Autauga, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 15.8 pts more Rep. than Alabama overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,993 | 69.7% | 41.0 pts (7,051 votes) | 17,208 | — | 26.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,196 | 75.7% | 52.0 pts (10,438 votes) | 20,081 | -10.7 pts | 26.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,403 | 73.6% | 47.8 pts (11,310 votes) | 23,641 | +4.2 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 17,379 | 72.6% | 46.0 pts (11,016 votes) | 23,932 | +1.7 pts | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,172 | 72.8% | 49.0 pts (12,236 votes) | 24,973 | -4.4 pts | 22.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,838 | 71.4% | 44.4 pts (12,335 votes) | 27,770 | +5.6 pts | 19.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,484 | 72.4% | 46.1 pts (13,045 votes) | 28,281 | -1.6 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 44,021 | 39.1% of population |
| 2004 | 48,366 | 41.5% of population |
| 2008 | 53,277 | 44.4% of population |
| 2012 | 54,954 | 43.5% of population |
| 2016 | 55,243 | 45.2% of population |
| 2020 | 58,909 | 47.1% of population |
| 2024 | 61,464 | 46.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Autauga shifted 5.1 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Autauga has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Autauga voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Autauga has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Autauga?
Autauga's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 41.6 points (7,051 votes) out of 17,208 total votes cast.
Has Autauga ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Autauga has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Autauga?
The widest margin on record for Autauga was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 52.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Autauga relative to its population?
In 2024, 28,281 votes were recorded in Autauga against a total population of 61,464 (46.0% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Autauga a presidential bellwether county?
Autauga has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).