Bradley, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Bradley, Arkansas has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 8.1 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,122 | 53.3% | 8.3 pts (329 votes) | 3,979 | — | 14.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,206 | 51.9% | 4.6 pts (195 votes) | 4,249 | -3.8 pts | 14.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,262 | 56.0% | 14.4 pts (582 votes) | 4,041 | -19.4 pts | 5.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,134 | 58.4% | 18.8 pts (685 votes) | 3,652 | -4.4 pts | 5.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,164 | 59.2% | 23.2 pts (847 votes) | 3,653 | -5.2 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,335 | 63.9% | 30.7 pts (1,121 votes) | 3,654 | -7.3 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,213 | 69.0% | 39.0 pts (1,252 votes) | 3,209 | -7.9 pts | 8.1 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 | 12,597 | 31.6% of population |
| 2004 | 12,107 | 35.1% of population |
| 2008 | 11,643 | 34.7% of population |
| 2012 | 11,266 | 32.4% of population |
| 2016 | 10,959 | 33.3% of population |
| 2020 | 10,492 | 34.8% of population |
| 2024 | 9,935 | 32.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Bradley 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
Bradley has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Bradley voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Bradley has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Bradley?
Bradley's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 4.6 points (195 votes) out of 4,249 total votes cast.
Has Bradley ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Bradley changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Bradley?
The widest margin on record for Bradley was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Bradley relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,209 votes were recorded in Bradley against a total population of 9,935 (32.3% 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 Bradley a presidential bellwether county?
Bradley has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).