Sumter, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Sumter, Florida has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.6 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 | 12,127 | 54.5% | 11.2 pts (2,490 votes) | 22,261 | — | 11.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,800 | 62.2% | 25.8 pts (8,216 votes) | 31,842 | -14.7 pts | 21.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 30,866 | 63.2% | 27.0 pts (13,211 votes) | 48,868 | -1.0 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 40,646 | 67.2% | 34.9 pts (21,122 votes) | 60,479 | -7.9 pts | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 52,730 | 68.8% | 39.3 pts (30,092 votes) | 76,665 | -4.8 pts | 38.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 62,761 | 67.9% | 36.1 pts (33,420 votes) | 92,485 | +3.6 pts | 32.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 72,134 | 68.6% | 37.6 pts (39,583 votes) | 105,218 | -1.5 pts | 24.6 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 | 53,738 | 41.4% of population |
| 2004 | 64,456 | 49.4% of population |
| 2008 | 86,433 | 56.5% of population |
| 2012 | 101,669 | 59.5% of population |
| 2016 | 122,009 | 62.8% of population |
| 2020 | 130,303 | 71.0% of population |
| 2024 | 154,693 | 68.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Sumter shifted 26.4 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
Sumter 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 Sumter voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Sumter 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 Sumter?
Sumter's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 11.4 points (2,490 votes) out of 22,261 total votes cast.
Has Sumter ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Sumter has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Sumter?
The widest margin on record for Sumter was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 39.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Sumter relative to its population?
In 2024, 105,218 votes were recorded in Sumter against a total population of 154,693 (68.0% 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 Sumter a presidential bellwether county?
Sumter 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%).