Calhoun, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Calhoun, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 14.3 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 | 22,306 | 57.3% | 16.8 pts (6,525 votes) | 38,909 | — | 2.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 29,814 | 65.9% | 32.6 pts (14,731 votes) | 45,249 | -15.7 pts | 7.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 32,348 | 65.7% | 32.5 pts (16,014 votes) | 49,242 | -0.1 pts | 11.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 30,278 | 65.5% | 31.9 pts (14,767 votes) | 46,257 | +0.6 pts | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 32,865 | 68.7% | 41.0 pts (19,623 votes) | 47,864 | -10.3 pts | 13.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 35,101 | 68.8% | 39.0 pts (19,885 votes) | 50,983 | +3.0 pts | 13.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 34,912 | 71.8% | 44.6 pts (21,718 votes) | 48,653 | -5.6 pts | 14.3 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 | 111,081 | 35.0% of population |
| 2004 | 113,462 | 39.9% of population |
| 2008 | 117,274 | 42.0% of population |
| 2012 | 117,190 | 39.5% of population |
| 2016 | 114,973 | 41.6% of population |
| 2020 | 116,242 | 43.9% of population |
| 2024 | 116,427 | 41.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Calhoun shifted 28.0 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
Calhoun 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 Calhoun voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Calhoun 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 Calhoun?
Calhoun's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 17.1 points (6,525 votes) out of 38,909 total votes cast.
Has Calhoun ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Calhoun has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Calhoun?
The widest margin on record for Calhoun was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Calhoun relative to its population?
In 2024, 48,653 votes were recorded in Calhoun against a total population of 116,427 (41.8% 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 Calhoun a presidential bellwether county?
Calhoun 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%).