Alachua, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Alachua, Florida has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.5 pts more Dem. than Florida overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 47,365 | 55.2% | 15.4 pts (13,241 votes) | 85,729 | — | 16.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 62,504 | 56.1% | 13.2 pts (14,742 votes) | 111,328 | -2.9 pts | 18.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 75,565 | 60.2% | 21.6 pts (27,052 votes) | 125,519 | +8.4 pts | 19.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 69,699 | 57.9% | 17.4 pts (20,902 votes) | 120,418 | -4.2 pts | 16.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 75,820 | 59.0% | 22.5 pts (28,986 votes) | 128,571 | +6.0 pts | 24.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 89,704 | 62.9% | 27.2 pts (38,732 votes) | 142,604 | +3.9 pts | 30.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 81,578 | 59.7% | 21.0 pts (28,639 votes) | 136,548 | -6.2 pts | 34.5 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 | 218,611 | 39.2% of population |
| 2004 | 229,867 | 48.4% of population |
| 2008 | 244,888 | 51.3% of population |
| 2012 | 251,520 | 47.9% of population |
| 2016 | 263,959 | 48.7% of population |
| 2020 | 279,765 | 51.0% of population |
| 2024 | 291,782 | 46.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Alachua shifted 5.0 points toward the Democratic 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
Alachua has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Alachua voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Alachua 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 Alachua?
Alachua's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 13.4 points (14,742 votes) out of 111,328 total votes cast.
Has Alachua ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Alachua has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Alachua?
The widest margin on record for Alachua was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 27.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Alachua relative to its population?
In 2024, 136,548 votes were recorded in Alachua against a total population of 291,782 (46.8% 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 Alachua a presidential bellwether county?
Alachua has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).