Gadsden, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Gadsden, Florida has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.1 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 | 9,735 | 66.1% | 33.7 pts (4,968 votes) | 14,727 | — | 34.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 14,629 | 69.7% | 39.9 pts (8,376 votes) | 20,984 | +5.9 pts | 45.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 15,582 | 69.2% | 39.0 pts (8,771 votes) | 22,510 | -0.9 pts | 36.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 15,770 | 70.1% | 40.6 pts (9,140 votes) | 22,499 | +1.6 pts | 39.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 15,020 | 67.9% | 37.5 pts (8,292 votes) | 22,113 | -2.7 pts | 39.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 16,153 | 68.0% | 36.6 pts (8,688 votes) | 23,762 | -1.3 pts | 40.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 14,203 | 64.9% | 30.7 pts (6,708 votes) | 21,868 | -5.9 pts | 44.1 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 | 44,950 | 32.8% of population |
| 2004 | 45,129 | 46.5% of population |
| 2008 | 46,319 | 48.6% of population |
| 2012 | 46,574 | 48.3% of population |
| 2016 | 46,086 | 48.0% of population |
| 2020 | 43,408 | 54.7% of population |
| 2024 | 44,151 | 49.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gadsden shifted 3.3 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
Gadsden 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 Gadsden voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gadsden 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 Gadsden?
Gadsden's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 30.9 points (6,708 votes) out of 21,868 total votes cast.
Has Gadsden ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gadsden has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gadsden?
The widest margin on record for Gadsden was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 40.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Gadsden relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,868 votes were recorded in Gadsden against a total population of 44,151 (49.5% 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 Gadsden a presidential bellwether county?
Gadsden 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%).