Ben Hill, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Ben Hill, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 29.9 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 | 2,381 | 51.1% | 3.2 pts (147 votes) | 4,661 | — | 8.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,331 | 60.2% | 20.8 pts (1,151 votes) | 5,536 | -17.7 pts | 4.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,417 | 56.6% | 13.7 pts (827 votes) | 6,036 | +7.1 pts | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,396 | 57.0% | 14.8 pts (884 votes) | 5,956 | -1.2 pts | 7.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,739 | 63.0% | 27.6 pts (1,638 votes) | 5,936 | -13.1 pts | 22.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,110 | 62.7% | 26.2 pts (1,718 votes) | 6,560 | +1.6 pts | 26.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,281 | 65.9% | 32.0 pts (2,082 votes) | 6,501 | -5.7 pts | 29.9 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 | 17,483 | 26.7% of population |
| 2004 | 17,106 | 32.4% of population |
| 2008 | 17,675 | 34.1% of population |
| 2012 | 17,601 | 33.8% of population |
| 2016 | 17,251 | 34.4% of population |
| 2020 | 17,166 | 38.2% of population |
| 2024 | 16,945 | 38.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ben Hill shifted 28.9 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
Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ben Hill 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 Ben Hill?
Ben Hill's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 3.2 points (147 votes) out of 4,661 total votes cast.
Has Ben Hill ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ben Hill has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ben Hill?
The widest margin on record for Ben Hill was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 32.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Ben Hill relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,501 votes were recorded in Ben Hill against a total population of 16,945 (38.4% 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 Ben Hill a presidential bellwether county?
Ben Hill 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%).