Gilchrist, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Gilchrist, Florida has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 55.4 pts more Rep. 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,300 | 61.2% | 25.8 pts (1,390 votes) | 5,395 | — | 26.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,936 | 70.4% | 41.6 pts (2,919 votes) | 7,015 | -15.3 pts | 36.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,656 | 72.3% | 46.8 pts (3,660 votes) | 7,819 | -5.8 pts | 50.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,917 | 74.8% | 51.0 pts (4,032 votes) | 7,909 | -3.8 pts | 52.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,740 | 80.0% | 62.7 pts (5,282 votes) | 8,420 | -12.8 pts | 63.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,895 | 81.5% | 64.0 pts (6,195 votes) | 9,685 | -0.1 pts | 61.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,931 | 83.6% | 68.0 pts (7,269 votes) | 10,686 | -4.1 pts | 55.4 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 | 14,443 | 37.4% of population |
| 2004 | 15,271 | 45.9% of population |
| 2008 | 16,797 | 46.5% of population |
| 2012 | 16,897 | 46.8% of population |
| 2016 | 17,622 | 47.8% of population |
| 2020 | 17,885 | 54.2% of population |
| 2024 | 20,233 | 52.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gilchrist shifted 41.9 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
Gilchrist has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Gilchrist voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gilchrist 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 Gilchrist?
Gilchrist's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 26.7 points (1,390 votes) out of 5,395 total votes cast.
Has Gilchrist ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gilchrist has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gilchrist?
The widest margin on record for Gilchrist was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 68.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Gilchrist relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,686 votes were recorded in Gilchrist against a total population of 20,233 (52.8% 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 Gilchrist a presidential bellwether county?
Gilchrist has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).