Yell, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Yell, Arkansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.5 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 | 3,223 | 49.7% | 2.5 pts (161 votes) | 6,479 | — | 3.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,678 | 55.2% | 11.5 pts (765 votes) | 6,659 | -9.0 pts | 1.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,808 | 63.1% | 29.9 pts (1,805 votes) | 6,036 | -19.5 pts | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,042 | 67.7% | 38.8 pts (2,320 votes) | 5,974 | -9.2 pts | 15.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,608 | 71.6% | 48.6 pts (3,128 votes) | 6,439 | -11.1 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,226 | 77.5% | 58.5 pts (3,942 votes) | 6,741 | -9.2 pts | 32.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,147 | 79.5% | 60.7 pts (3,934 votes) | 6,477 | -1.3 pts | 30.5 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 | 21,147 | 30.6% of population |
| 2004 | 21,074 | 31.6% of population |
| 2008 | 21,935 | 27.5% of population |
| 2012 | 21,824 | 27.4% of population |
| 2016 | 21,502 | 29.9% of population |
| 2020 | 20,217 | 33.3% of population |
| 2024 | 20,134 | 32.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Yell shifted 59.3 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
Yell 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 Yell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Yell 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 Yell?
Yell's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.6 points (161 votes) out of 6,479 total votes cast.
Has Yell ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Yell has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Yell?
The widest margin on record for Yell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Yell relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,477 votes were recorded in Yell against a total population of 20,134 (32.2% 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 Yell a presidential bellwether county?
Yell 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%).