Baldwin, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Baldwin, Georgia has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024.
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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 | 6,041 | 49.8% | 1.2 pts (148 votes) | 12,126 | — | 10.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,709 | 53.0% | 6.4 pts (934 votes) | 14,547 | -5.2 pts | 10.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,587 | 51.9% | 4.6 pts (764 votes) | 16,537 | +11.1 pts | 9.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,483 | 52.2% | 5.5 pts (894 votes) | 16,238 | +0.9 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 7,970 | 49.5% | 1.7 pts (273 votes) | 16,116 | -3.8 pts | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 9,140 | 50.1% | 1.3 pts (237 votes) | 18,251 | -0.4 pts | 1.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,574 | 50.9% | 2.2 pts (415 votes) | 18,825 | -3.5 pts | 0.0 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 | 44,684 | 27.1% of population |
| 2004 | 45,967 | 31.6% of population |
| 2008 | 47,855 | 34.6% of population |
| 2012 | 46,510 | 34.9% of population |
| 2016 | 45,259 | 35.6% of population |
| 2020 | 43,793 | 41.7% of population |
| 2024 | 43,644 | 43.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Baldwin shifted 1.0 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
Baldwin has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Georgia'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 Baldwin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Baldwin 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 Baldwin?
Baldwin's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.2 points (148 votes) out of 12,126 total votes cast.
Has Baldwin ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Baldwin changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Baldwin?
The widest margin on record for Baldwin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 6.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Baldwin relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,825 votes were recorded in Baldwin against a total population of 43,644 (43.1% 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 Baldwin a presidential bellwether county?
Baldwin has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).