St. Francis, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
St. Francis, Arkansas has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.1 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 | 4,986 | 58.7% | 18.5 pts (1,572 votes) | 8,496 | — | 24.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,684 | 59.3% | 19.5 pts (1,869 votes) | 9,588 | +1.0 pts | 29.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,486 | 57.7% | 16.5 pts (1,569 votes) | 9,505 | -3.0 pts | 37.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,910 | 58.7% | 18.4 pts (1,542 votes) | 8,362 | +1.9 pts | 42.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 4,031 | 54.3% | 11.3 pts (836 votes) | 7,430 | -7.1 pts | 40.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 3,604 | 50.7% | 5.1 pts (362 votes) | 7,108 | -6.3 pts | 33.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,953 | 49.4% | 0.7 pts (44 votes) | 5,979 | -4.5 pts | 32.1 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 | 29,325 | 29.0% of population |
| 2004 | 28,905 | 33.2% of population |
| 2008 | 28,110 | 33.8% of population |
| 2012 | 27,992 | 29.9% of population |
| 2016 | 26,347 | 28.2% of population |
| 2020 | 23,019 | 30.9% of population |
| 2024 | 21,822 | 27.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Francis shifted 18.0 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
St. Francis 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 St. Francis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Francis 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 St. Francis?
St. Francis's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 0.8 points (44 votes) out of 5,979 total votes cast.
Has St. Francis ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- St. Francis has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Francis?
The widest margin on record for St. Francis was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 19.7 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Francis relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,979 votes were recorded in St. Francis against a total population of 21,822 (27.4% 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 St. Francis a presidential bellwether county?
St. Francis 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%).