Chilton, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Chilton, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.6 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 | 10,066 | 66.7% | 34.9 pts (5,260 votes) | 15,092 | — | 20.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,829 | 76.9% | 54.2 pts (9,051 votes) | 16,693 | -19.1 pts | 28.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,960 | 78.5% | 57.8 pts (10,286 votes) | 17,785 | -3.8 pts | 36.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,932 | 79.8% | 60.3 pts (10,535 votes) | 17,462 | -2.5 pts | 38.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,081 | 82.1% | 66.3 pts (12,170 votes) | 18,369 | -6.8 pts | 38.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,085 | 83.3% | 67.4 pts (13,012 votes) | 19,310 | -0.3 pts | 42.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,920 | 85.6% | 72.0 pts (14,222 votes) | 19,763 | -4.6 pts | 41.6 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 | 39,897 | 37.8% of population |
| 2004 | 41,534 | 40.2% of population |
| 2008 | 43,239 | 41.1% of population |
| 2012 | 43,582 | 40.1% of population |
| 2016 | 43,866 | 41.9% of population |
| 2020 | 45,060 | 42.9% of population |
| 2024 | 47,262 | 41.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chilton shifted 37.1 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
Chilton 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 Chilton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chilton 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 Chilton?
Chilton's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 35.4 points (5,260 votes) out of 15,092 total votes cast.
Has Chilton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Chilton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chilton?
The widest margin on record for Chilton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 72.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Chilton relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,763 votes were recorded in Chilton against a total population of 47,262 (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 Chilton a presidential bellwether county?
Chilton 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%).