Clarke, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Clarke, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.7 pts more Dem. 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 | 5,988 | 55.7% | 12.2 pts (1,309 votes) | 10,752 | — | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,730 | 59.1% | 18.5 pts (2,103 votes) | 11,394 | -6.2 pts | 7.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,466 | 55.6% | 11.6 pts (1,552 votes) | 13,435 | +6.9 pts | 10.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,470 | 53.9% | 8.2 pts (1,136 votes) | 13,851 | +3.4 pts | 14.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,140 | 54.8% | 10.7 pts (1,391 votes) | 13,031 | -2.6 pts | 18.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,324 | 55.8% | 11.9 pts (1,569 votes) | 13,135 | -1.2 pts | 13.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,965 | 58.2% | 17.0 pts (2,038 votes) | 11,958 | -5.1 pts | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
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 | 27,819 | 38.6% of population |
| 2004 | 26,958 | 42.3% of population |
| 2008 | 26,283 | 51.1% of population |
| 2012 | 25,155 | 55.1% of population |
| 2016 | 24,340 | 53.5% of population |
| 2020 | 22,989 | 57.1% of population |
| 2024 | 22,142 | 54.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clarke shifted 4.9 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
Clarke 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 Clarke voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clarke 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 Clarke?
Clarke's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 8.2 points (1,136 votes) out of 13,851 total votes cast.
Has Clarke ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Clarke has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clarke?
The widest margin on record for Clarke was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 18.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Clarke relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,958 votes were recorded in Clarke against a total population of 22,142 (54.0% 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 Clarke a presidential bellwether county?
Clarke 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%).