Craighead, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Craighead, Arkansas has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 7.0 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 | 12,376 | 49.2% | 0.9 pts (218 votes) | 25,157 | — | 6.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,818 | 53.1% | 7.2 pts (2,153 votes) | 29,801 | -8.2 pts | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 18,881 | 61.0% | 24.5 pts (7,587 votes) | 30,968 | -17.8 pts | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 20,350 | 64.2% | 31.0 pts (9,823 votes) | 31,700 | -6.7 pts | 7.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 22,892 | 64.4% | 34.7 pts (12,354 votes) | 35,573 | -5.1 pts | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,558 | 66.4% | 35.4 pts (13,637 votes) | 38,511 | +0.6 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,152 | 67.5% | 37.4 pts (13,942 votes) | 37,242 | -2.0 pts | 7.0 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 | 82,519 | 30.5% of population |
| 2004 | 86,331 | 34.5% of population |
| 2008 | 93,316 | 33.2% of population |
| 2012 | 99,993 | 31.7% of population |
| 2016 | 105,932 | 33.6% of population |
| 2020 | 111,623 | 34.5% of population |
| 2024 | 115,852 | 32.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Craighead shifted 39.2 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
Craighead has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Craighead voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Craighead has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Craighead?
Craighead's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.9 points (218 votes) out of 25,157 total votes cast.
Has Craighead ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Craighead changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Craighead?
The widest margin on record for Craighead was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 38.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Craighead relative to its population?
In 2024, 37,242 votes were recorded in Craighead against a total population of 115,852 (32.1% 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 Craighead a presidential bellwether county?
Craighead has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).