Appling, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Appling, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 60.3 pts more Rep. than Georgia overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,940 | 64.6% | 30.3 pts (1,847 votes) | 6,099 | — | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,494 | 70.6% | 41.5 pts (2,646 votes) | 6,369 | -11.1 pts | 25.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,085 | 72.7% | 46.3 pts (3,239 votes) | 6,996 | -5.0 pts | 41.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,233 | 73.8% | 49.0 pts (3,475 votes) | 7,086 | -3.0 pts | 41.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,494 | 78.4% | 57.9 pts (4,060 votes) | 7,012 | -8.9 pts | 53.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,526 | 78.2% | 56.9 pts (4,747 votes) | 8,341 | +1.4 pts | 57.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,761 | 81.1% | 62.4 pts (5,201 votes) | 8,334 | -5.3 pts | 60.3 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 | 17,396 | 35.1% of population |
| 2004 | 17,740 | 35.9% of population |
| 2008 | 18,133 | 38.6% of population |
| 2012 | 18,385 | 38.5% of population |
| 2016 | 18,428 | 38.1% of population |
| 2020 | 18,378 | 45.4% of population |
| 2024 | 18,669 | 44.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Appling shifted 31.9 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
Appling has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Appling voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Appling 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 Appling?
Appling's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.6 points (1,847 votes) out of 6,099 total votes cast.
Has Appling ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Appling has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Appling?
The widest margin on record for Appling was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Appling relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,334 votes were recorded in Appling against a total population of 18,669 (44.6% 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 Appling a presidential bellwether county?
Appling has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).