Baxter, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Baxter, Arkansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.5 pts more Rep. than Arkansas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,538 | 57.1% | 18.1 pts (3,022 votes) | 16,708 | — | 13.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,128 | 60.1% | 21.6 pts (3,999 votes) | 18,530 | -3.1 pts | 11.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,852 | 64.3% | 31.6 pts (6,313 votes) | 19,981 | -10.7 pts | 12.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,688 | 70.8% | 44.0 pts (8,516 votes) | 19,339 | -12.6 pts | 20.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,682 | 74.3% | 53.2 pts (10,513 votes) | 19,766 | -10.6 pts | 27.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,836 | 75.4% | 53.3 pts (11,201 votes) | 21,007 | +1.1 pts | 26.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,253 | 77.6% | 56.8 pts (11,912 votes) | 20,954 | -3.1 pts | 26.5 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 | 38,446 | 43.5% of population |
| 2004 | 39,334 | 47.1% of population |
| 2008 | 41,519 | 48.1% of population |
| 2012 | 41,080 | 47.1% of population |
| 2016 | 41,131 | 48.1% of population |
| 2020 | 41,696 | 50.4% of population |
| 2024 | 43,007 | 48.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Baxter shifted 39.0 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
Baxter has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas'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 Baxter voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Baxter 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 Baxter?
Baxter's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 18.8 points (3,022 votes) out of 16,708 total votes cast.
Has Baxter ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Baxter has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Baxter?
The widest margin on record for Baxter was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 57.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Baxter relative to its population?
In 2024, 20,954 votes were recorded in Baxter against a total population of 43,007 (48.7% 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 Baxter a presidential bellwether county?
Baxter has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).