Searcy, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Searcy, Arkansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.9 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,610 | 64.3% | 34.0 pts (1,381 votes) | 4,058 | — | 30.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,565 | 64.3% | 29.9 pts (1,195 votes) | 3,992 | +5.6 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,726 | 70.9% | 45.9 pts (1,765 votes) | 3,847 | -17.5 pts | 27.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,699 | 73.1% | 51.0 pts (1,885 votes) | 3,694 | -5.8 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,955 | 79.3% | 63.1 pts (2,354 votes) | 3,728 | -12.5 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,365 | 83.7% | 69.1 pts (2,777 votes) | 4,019 | -4.1 pts | 41.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,305 | 85.4% | 72.2 pts (2,794 votes) | 3,869 | -3.0 pts | 41.9 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 | 8,246 | 49.2% of population |
| 2004 | 8,046 | 49.6% of population |
| 2008 | 8,274 | 46.5% of population |
| 2012 | 8,005 | 46.1% of population |
| 2016 | 7,968 | 46.8% of population |
| 2020 | 7,844 | 51.2% of population |
| 2024 | 7,836 | 49.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Searcy shifted 37.2 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
Searcy has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Searcy voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Searcy has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Searcy?
Searcy's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.4 points (1,195 votes) out of 3,992 total votes cast.
Has Searcy ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Searcy has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Searcy?
The widest margin on record for Searcy was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 73.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Searcy relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,869 votes were recorded in Searcy against a total population of 7,836 (49.4% 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 Searcy a presidential bellwether county?
Searcy has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).