Cullman, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Cullman, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 50.2 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 | 19,157 | 64.9% | 31.8 pts (9,399 votes) | 29,525 | — | 17.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 26,818 | 76.2% | 53.3 pts (18,773 votes) | 35,191 | -21.3 pts | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 28,896 | 81.8% | 65.2 pts (23,032 votes) | 35,305 | -12.4 pts | 44.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 28,999 | 84.2% | 69.5 pts (23,947 votes) | 34,457 | -4.1 pts | 47.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 32,989 | 87.1% | 77.1 pts (29,191 votes) | 37,873 | -9.0 pts | 50.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 36,880 | 88.1% | 77.4 pts (32,402 votes) | 41,851 | +1.0 pts | 52.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 38,704 | 89.7% | 80.3 pts (34,665 votes) | 43,146 | -2.8 pts | 50.2 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 | 77,473 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 78,131 | 45.0% of population |
| 2008 | 80,273 | 44.0% of population |
| 2012 | 80,279 | 42.9% of population |
| 2016 | 82,450 | 45.9% of population |
| 2020 | 88,142 | 47.5% of population |
| 2024 | 92,604 | 46.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Cullman shifted 48.6 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
Cullman 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 Cullman voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Cullman 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 Cullman?
Cullman's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 32.5 points (9,399 votes) out of 29,525 total votes cast.
Has Cullman ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Cullman has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Cullman?
The widest margin on record for Cullman was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 81.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Cullman relative to its population?
In 2024, 43,146 votes were recorded in Cullman against a total population of 92,604 (46.6% 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 Cullman a presidential bellwether county?
Cullman 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%).