Chicot, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Chicot, Arkansas has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.3 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,820 | 63.3% | 28.2 pts (1,256 votes) | 4,452 | — | 34.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,993 | 62.9% | 26.7 pts (1,268 votes) | 4,757 | -1.8 pts | 36.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,043 | 58.4% | 17.7 pts (924 votes) | 5,208 | -9.0 pts | 38.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,649 | 60.7% | 22.4 pts (979 votes) | 4,361 | +4.8 pts | 47.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,350 | 56.3% | 15.2 pts (634 votes) | 4,176 | -7.1 pts | 44.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,260 | 55.1% | 12.4 pts (508 votes) | 4,103 | -2.9 pts | 41.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,796 | 51.5% | 4.0 pts (138 votes) | 3,490 | -8.7 pts | 35.3 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 | 14,062 | 31.7% of population |
| 2004 | 12,879 | 36.9% of population |
| 2008 | 12,050 | 43.2% of population |
| 2012 | 11,498 | 37.9% of population |
| 2016 | 10,899 | 38.3% of population |
| 2020 | 10,159 | 40.4% of population |
| 2024 | 9,272 | 37.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chicot shifted 24.7 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
Chicot has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Chicot voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chicot has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chicot?
Chicot's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 4.0 points (138 votes) out of 3,490 total votes cast.
Has Chicot ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Chicot has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chicot?
The widest margin on record for Chicot was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 28.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Chicot relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,490 votes were recorded in Chicot against a total population of 9,272 (37.6% 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 Chicot a presidential bellwether county?
Chicot has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).