Limestone, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Limestone, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.5 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 | 14,204 | 60.1% | 22.1 pts (5,212 votes) | 23,634 | — | 7.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,702 | 67.8% | 36.4 pts (10,576 votes) | 29,073 | -14.2 pts | 10.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 23,598 | 70.3% | 41.9 pts (14,062 votes) | 33,551 | -5.8 pts | 20.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 25,295 | 71.3% | 43.6 pts (15,466 votes) | 35,459 | -1.6 pts | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 29,067 | 72.1% | 48.6 pts (19,599 votes) | 40,294 | -6.8 pts | 22.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 34,640 | 70.4% | 42.6 pts (20,968 votes) | 49,235 | +7.5 pts | 17.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 37,887 | 71.0% | 43.7 pts (23,306 votes) | 53,332 | -1.0 pts | 13.5 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 | 65,966 | 35.8% of population |
| 2004 | 69,593 | 41.8% of population |
| 2008 | 78,835 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 87,326 | 40.6% of population |
| 2016 | 92,847 | 43.4% of population |
| 2020 | 104,209 | 47.2% of population |
| 2024 | 118,942 | 44.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Limestone shifted 22.0 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
Limestone 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 Limestone voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Limestone 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 Limestone?
Limestone's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 22.5 points (5,212 votes) out of 23,634 total votes cast.
Has Limestone ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Limestone has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Limestone?
The widest margin on record for Limestone was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 50.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Limestone relative to its population?
In 2024, 53,332 votes were recorded in Limestone against a total population of 118,942 (44.8% 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 Limestone a presidential bellwether county?
Limestone 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%).