Poinsett, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Poinsett, 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 33.2 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 | 4,102 | 56.7% | 15.4 pts (1,114 votes) | 7,235 | — | 21.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,069 | 52.7% | 6.7 pts (514 votes) | 7,723 | -9.0 pts | 16.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,903 | 61.8% | 27.3 pts (2,161 votes) | 7,928 | -35.0 pts | 7.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,974 | 65.8% | 34.2 pts (2,584 votes) | 7,560 | -6.8 pts | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,502 | 71.3% | 46.9 pts (3,622 votes) | 7,722 | -14.0 pts | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,918 | 78.7% | 59.8 pts (4,494 votes) | 7,521 | -12.1 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,731 | 81.0% | 63.5 pts (4,496 votes) | 7,079 | -3.3 pts | 33.2 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 | 25,617 | 28.2% of population |
| 2004 | 25,039 | 30.8% of population |
| 2008 | 24,599 | 32.2% of population |
| 2012 | 24,299 | 31.1% of population |
| 2016 | 23,974 | 32.2% of population |
| 2020 | 22,955 | 32.8% of population |
| 2024 | 22,300 | 31.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Poinsett shifted 80.3 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
Poinsett 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 Poinsett voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Poinsett 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 Poinsett?
Poinsett's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 6.7 points (514 votes) out of 7,723 total votes cast.
Has Poinsett ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Poinsett 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 Poinsett?
The widest margin on record for Poinsett was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Poinsett relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,079 votes were recorded in Poinsett against a total population of 22,300 (31.7% 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 Poinsett a presidential bellwether county?
Poinsett 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%).