Dallas, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Dallas, Alabama has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 63.6 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 10,967 | 59.4% | 19.5 pts (3,607 votes) | 18,464 | — | 34.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 11,175 | 60.2% | 20.7 pts (3,840 votes) | 18,573 | +1.1 pts | 46.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,986 | 67.1% | 34.5 pts (7,188 votes) | 20,852 | +13.8 pts | 56.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 14,612 | 69.7% | 39.7 pts (8,324 votes) | 20,953 | +5.2 pts | 62.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 12,836 | 68.3% | 37.5 pts (7,047 votes) | 18,792 | -2.0 pts | 66.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 12,230 | 68.5% | 37.5 pts (6,706 votes) | 17,864 | -0.1 pts | 63.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 10,236 | 65.8% | 32.5 pts (5,046 votes) | 15,547 | -5.1 pts | 63.6 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 | 46,198 | 40.0% of population |
| 2004 | 44,795 | 41.5% of population |
| 2008 | 44,265 | 47.1% of population |
| 2012 | 42,789 | 49.0% of population |
| 2016 | 40,080 | 46.9% of population |
| 2020 | 38,185 | 46.8% of population |
| 2024 | 35,545 | 43.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dallas shifted 13.0 points toward the Democratic 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
Dallas has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Dallas voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dallas has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Dallas?
Dallas's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 19.7 points (3,607 votes) out of 18,464 total votes cast.
Has Dallas ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Dallas has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dallas?
The widest margin on record for Dallas was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 39.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Dallas relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,547 votes were recorded in Dallas against a total population of 35,545 (43.7% 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 Dallas a presidential bellwether county?
Dallas has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).