Phillips, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Phillips, Arkansas has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.9 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 | 6,018 | 64.6% | 30.8 pts (2,864 votes) | 9,313 | — | 36.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,642 | 63.6% | 28.0 pts (2,481 votes) | 8,868 | -3.0 pts | 38.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,695 | 63.5% | 29.0 pts (2,598 votes) | 8,969 | +1.4 pts | 49.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,202 | 65.6% | 32.8 pts (2,604 votes) | 7,930 | +3.8 pts | 57.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 4,310 | 62.0% | 26.8 pts (1,864 votes) | 6,953 | -5.8 pts | 56.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,623 | 58.0% | 19.3 pts (1,206 votes) | 6,242 | -7.6 pts | 48.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,754 | 55.8% | 13.3 pts (656 votes) | 4,938 | -6.4 pts | 44.9 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 | 26,290 | 35.4% of population |
| 2004 | 24,174 | 36.7% of population |
| 2008 | 22,411 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 20,736 | 38.2% of population |
| 2016 | 19,050 | 36.5% of population |
| 2020 | 16,441 | 38.0% of population |
| 2024 | 14,661 | 33.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Phillips shifted 17.7 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
Phillips 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 Phillips voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Phillips 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 Phillips?
Phillips's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 13.5 points (656 votes) out of 4,938 total votes cast.
Has Phillips ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Phillips has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Phillips?
The widest margin on record for Phillips was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 33.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Phillips relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,938 votes were recorded in Phillips against a total population of 14,661 (33.7% 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 Phillips a presidential bellwether county?
Phillips 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%).