Colbert, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Colbert, Alabama has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 16.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 10,543 | 49.0% | 0.1 pts (25 votes) | 21,532 | — | 15.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,188 | 55.1% | 10.8 pts (2,590 votes) | 23,935 | -11.0 pts | 14.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 14,739 | 59.3% | 20.3 pts (5,036 votes) | 24,843 | -9.7 pts | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,936 | 59.6% | 20.4 pts (4,770 votes) | 23,385 | -0.0 pts | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 16,746 | 67.2% | 37.9 pts (9,434 votes) | 24,915 | -18.6 pts | 10.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,203 | 68.9% | 38.9 pts (10,860 votes) | 27,886 | -0.2 pts | 13.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,714 | 72.6% | 46.3 pts (12,577 votes) | 27,160 | -7.4 pts | 16.0 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 | 54,997 | 39.2% of population |
| 2004 | 54,380 | 44.0% of population |
| 2008 | 54,473 | 45.6% of population |
| 2012 | 54,570 | 42.9% of population |
| 2016 | 54,497 | 45.7% of population |
| 2020 | 57,305 | 48.7% of population |
| 2024 | 58,785 | 46.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Colbert shifted 47.0 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
Colbert has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Colbert voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Colbert has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Colbert?
Colbert's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.1 points (25 votes) out of 21,532 total votes cast.
Has Colbert ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Colbert changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Colbert?
The widest margin on record for Colbert was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 46.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Colbert relative to its population?
In 2024, 27,160 votes were recorded in Colbert against a total population of 58,785 (46.2% 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 Colbert a presidential bellwether county?
Colbert has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).