Clark, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Clark, 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 10.4 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 | 4,661 | 54.0% | 10.3 pts (885 votes) | 8,626 | — | 16.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,985 | 54.2% | 9.3 pts (858 votes) | 9,189 | -1.1 pts | 19.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,608 | 50.7% | 3.7 pts (341 votes) | 9,094 | -13.3 pts | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,343 | 51.6% | 6.3 pts (532 votes) | 8,409 | -2.7 pts | 17.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,404 | 51.7% | 9.2 pts (784 votes) | 8,526 | -3.2 pts | 18.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,616 | 55.0% | 14.0 pts (1,178 votes) | 8,395 | -4.9 pts | 13.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,526 | 59.1% | 20.5 pts (1,567 votes) | 7,657 | -6.3 pts | 10.4 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 | 23,474 | 36.7% of population |
| 2004 | 22,904 | 40.1% of population |
| 2008 | 23,272 | 39.1% of population |
| 2012 | 22,755 | 37.0% of population |
| 2016 | 22,602 | 37.7% of population |
| 2020 | 21,403 | 39.2% of population |
| 2024 | 20,920 | 36.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clark shifted 31.4 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
Clark 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 Clark voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clark 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 Clark?
Clark's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 3.8 points (341 votes) out of 9,094 total votes cast.
Has Clark ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Clark 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 Clark?
The widest margin on record for Clark was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 20.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Clark relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,657 votes were recorded in Clark against a total population of 20,920 (36.6% 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 Clark a presidential bellwether county?
Clark 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%).