Hempstead, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Hempstead, 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 9.2 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 | 3,937 | 54.0% | 9.3 pts (680 votes) | 7,289 | — | 15.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,817 | 51.2% | 3.2 pts (237 votes) | 7,452 | -6.2 pts | 13.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,273 | 58.1% | 19.1 pts (1,404 votes) | 7,349 | -22.9 pts | 0.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,284 | 61.9% | 26.2 pts (1,816 votes) | 6,921 | -7.2 pts | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,401 | 62.4% | 28.7 pts (2,024 votes) | 7,049 | -3.0 pts | 1.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,470 | 65.3% | 34.1 pts (2,332 votes) | 6,848 | -5.4 pts | 6.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,193 | 68.9% | 39.7 pts (2,417 votes) | 6,089 | -5.2 pts | 9.2 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 | 23,620 | 30.9% of population |
| 2004 | 22,971 | 32.4% of population |
| 2008 | 22,624 | 32.5% of population |
| 2012 | 22,344 | 31.0% of population |
| 2016 | 22,032 | 32.0% of population |
| 2020 | 19,986 | 34.3% of population |
| 2024 | 19,105 | 31.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hempstead shifted 49.9 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
Hempstead 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 Hempstead voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
Hempstead's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 3.2 points (237 votes) out of 7,452 total votes cast.
Has Hempstead ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Hempstead 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 Hempstead?
The widest margin on record for Hempstead was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 40.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Hempstead relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,089 votes were recorded in Hempstead against a total population of 19,105 (31.9% 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 Hempstead a presidential bellwether county?
Hempstead 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%).