Leon, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Leon, Florida has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.2 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 | 61,427 | 59.6% | 21.7 pts (22,365 votes) | 103,124 | — | 22.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 83,873 | 61.5% | 23.7 pts (32,258 votes) | 136,379 | +1.6 pts | 28.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 91,747 | 61.7% | 24.3 pts (36,042 votes) | 148,608 | +0.6 pts | 21.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 90,881 | 61.3% | 23.6 pts (35,076 votes) | 148,353 | -0.5 pts | 23.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 92,068 | 60.5% | 25.1 pts (38,247 votes) | 152,132 | +2.3 pts | 27.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 103,517 | 63.5% | 28.3 pts (46,064 votes) | 162,929 | +2.4 pts | 32.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 94,520 | 60.3% | 21.8 pts (34,123 votes) | 156,802 | -6.6 pts | 35.2 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 | 240,571 | 42.9% of population |
| 2004 | 254,188 | 53.7% of population |
| 2008 | 271,130 | 54.8% of population |
| 2012 | 283,620 | 52.3% of population |
| 2016 | 286,744 | 53.1% of population |
| 2020 | 293,961 | 55.4% of population |
| 2024 | 300,488 | 52.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Leon shifted 0.2 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
Leon 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 Leon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Leon 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 Leon?
Leon's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 22.0 points (34,123 votes) out of 156,802 total votes cast.
Has Leon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Leon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Leon?
The widest margin on record for Leon was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 28.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Leon relative to its population?
In 2024, 156,802 votes were recorded in Leon against a total population of 300,488 (52.2% 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 Leon a presidential bellwether county?
Leon 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%).