Baker, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Baker, Georgia has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 17.7 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 893 | 58.8% | 18.3 pts (278 votes) | 1,519 | — | 30.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 936 | 53.1% | 6.5 pts (115 votes) | 1,764 | -11.9 pts | 23.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 846 | 50.1% | 1.1 pts (18 votes) | 1,687 | -5.5 pts | 6.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 794 | 50.0% | 0.6 pts (9 votes) | 1,589 | -0.5 pts | 8.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 775 | 53.8% | 8.7 pts (125 votes) | 1,440 | -9.3 pts | 3.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 897 | 57.7% | 15.8 pts (245 votes) | 1,555 | -7.0 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 883 | 59.8% | 19.9 pts (293 votes) | 1,476 | -4.1 pts | 17.7 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 | 4,025 | 37.7% of population |
| 2004 | 4,024 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 3,728 | 45.3% of population |
| 2012 | 3,372 | 47.1% of population |
| 2016 | 3,183 | 45.2% of population |
| 2020 | 2,850 | 54.6% of population |
| 2024 | 2,732 | 54.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Baker shifted 38.3 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
Baker has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Baker voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Baker has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Baker?
Baker's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.6 points (9 votes) out of 1,589 total votes cast.
Has Baker ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Baker changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Baker?
The widest margin on record for Baker was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 19.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Baker relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,476 votes were recorded in Baker against a total population of 2,732 (54.0% 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 Baker a presidential bellwether county?
Baker has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).