Burke, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Burke, Georgia has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2020. In 2024, it was 7.2 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 | 3,720 | 52.1% | 4.8 pts (339 votes) | 7,135 | — | 16.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,232 | 49.9% | 0.2 pts (19 votes) | 8,479 | -5.0 pts | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,233 | 54.4% | 9.2 pts (889 votes) | 9,626 | +9.5 pts | 14.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,405 | 55.3% | 11.3 pts (1,104 votes) | 9,779 | +2.1 pts | 19.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 4,731 | 50.6% | 2.6 pts (240 votes) | 9,351 | -8.8 pts | 7.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,400 | 50.5% | 1.8 pts (191 votes) | 10,684 | -4.4 pts | 2.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,027 | 54.4% | 9.3 pts (1,033 votes) | 11,070 | -7.6 pts | 7.2 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 | 22,279 | 32.0% of population |
| 2004 | 22,867 | 37.1% of population |
| 2008 | 23,084 | 41.7% of population |
| 2012 | 23,048 | 42.4% of population |
| 2016 | 22,601 | 41.4% of population |
| 2020 | 24,640 | 43.4% of population |
| 2024 | 24,472 | 45.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Burke shifted 14.1 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
Burke 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 Burke voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Burke 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 Burke?
Burke's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.2 points (19 votes) out of 8,479 total votes cast.
Has Burke ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Burke changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Burke?
The widest margin on record for Burke was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 11.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Burke relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,070 votes were recorded in Burke against a total population of 24,472 (45.2% 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 Burke a presidential bellwether county?
Burke 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%).