Marshall, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Marshall, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.3 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 | 17,084 | 61.0% | 23.9 pts (6,703 votes) | 27,989 | — | 9.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,783 | 72.3% | 45.5 pts (14,331 votes) | 31,491 | -21.5 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 25,727 | 77.6% | 56.3 pts (18,689 votes) | 33,166 | -11.2 pts | 35.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 25,867 | 79.4% | 60.1 pts (19,568 votes) | 32,566 | -3.8 pts | 38.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 29,233 | 82.8% | 68.9 pts (24,316 votes) | 35,316 | -10.4 pts | 42.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 33,191 | 83.7% | 68.7 pts (27,248 votes) | 39,655 | +1.6 pts | 43.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 34,434 | 85.5% | 71.7 pts (28,881 votes) | 40,288 | -2.6 pts | 41.3 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 | 82,429 | 34.0% of population |
| 2004 | 85,131 | 37.0% of population |
| 2008 | 91,072 | 36.4% of population |
| 2012 | 94,260 | 34.5% of population |
| 2016 | 95,113 | 37.1% of population |
| 2020 | 97,706 | 40.6% of population |
| 2024 | 102,156 | 39.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marshall shifted 47.8 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
Marshall 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 Marshall voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marshall 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 Marshall?
Marshall's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 24.4 points (6,703 votes) out of 27,989 total votes cast.
Has Marshall ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Marshall has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marshall?
The widest margin on record for Marshall was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 72.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Marshall relative to its population?
In 2024, 40,288 votes were recorded in Marshall against a total population of 102,156 (39.4% 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 Marshall a presidential bellwether county?
Marshall 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%).