Benton, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Benton, Arkansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 3.6 pts more Dem. 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 | 34,838 | 64.9% | 32.7 pts (17,561 votes) | 53,646 | — | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 46,571 | 68.4% | 37.9 pts (25,815 votes) | 68,121 | -4.6 pts | 28.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 51,124 | 67.2% | 36.5 pts (27,793 votes) | 76,073 | +1.0 pts | 17.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 54,646 | 68.9% | 40.4 pts (32,010 votes) | 79,257 | -4.1 pts | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 60,871 | 62.9% | 33.9 pts (32,866 votes) | 96,824 | +4.4 pts | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 73,965 | 61.7% | 26.4 pts (31,716 votes) | 119,912 | +9.7 pts | 1.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 79,907 | 62.1% | 27.0 pts (34,676 votes) | 128,595 | -0.4 pts | 3.6 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 | 154,744 | 34.7% of population |
| 2004 | 179,010 | 38.1% of population |
| 2008 | 210,807 | 36.1% of population |
| 2012 | 234,938 | 33.7% of population |
| 2016 | 259,212 | 37.4% of population |
| 2020 | 286,621 | 41.8% of population |
| 2024 | 321,566 | 40.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Benton shifted 6.0 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
Benton 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 Benton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Benton 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 Benton?
Benton's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 27.3 points (31,716 votes) out of 119,912 total votes cast.
Has Benton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Benton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Benton?
The widest margin on record for Benton was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 41.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Benton relative to its population?
In 2024, 128,595 votes were recorded in Benton against a total population of 321,566 (40.0% 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 Benton a presidential bellwether county?
Benton 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%).