Barrow, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Barrow, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.5 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 | 7,925 | 65.5% | 35.3 pts (4,268 votes) | 12,102 | — | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,520 | 76.3% | 53.2 pts (9,425 votes) | 17,727 | -16.7 pts | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,625 | 71.7% | 44.6 pts (10,968 votes) | 24,582 | +8.3 pts | 39.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 18,725 | 74.3% | 50.4 pts (12,697 votes) | 25,199 | -6.1 pts | 43.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 21,108 | 72.6% | 50.0 pts (14,528 votes) | 29,060 | -1.2 pts | 47.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 26,804 | 70.7% | 43.1 pts (16,351 votes) | 37,921 | +8.6 pts | 44.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 30,730 | 69.9% | 40.5 pts (17,781 votes) | 43,934 | +3.2 pts | 38.5 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 | 46,520 | 26.0% of population |
| 2004 | 55,032 | 32.2% of population |
| 2008 | 67,362 | 36.5% of population |
| 2012 | 70,135 | 35.9% of population |
| 2016 | 77,000 | 37.7% of population |
| 2020 | 84,006 | 45.1% of population |
| 2024 | 96,294 | 45.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Barrow shifted 3.9 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
Barrow 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 Barrow voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Barrow 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 Barrow?
Barrow's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 36.9 points (4,268 votes) out of 12,102 total votes cast.
Has Barrow ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Barrow has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Barrow?
The widest margin on record for Barrow was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 53.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Barrow relative to its population?
In 2024, 43,934 votes were recorded in Barrow against a total population of 96,294 (45.6% 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 Barrow a presidential bellwether county?
Barrow 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%).