Butts, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Butts, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 43.1 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 | 3,198 | 56.8% | 16.3 pts (917 votes) | 5,635 | — | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,119 | 66.2% | 32.9 pts (2,547 votes) | 7,734 | -16.4 pts | 16.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,947 | 65.4% | 31.7 pts (2,882 votes) | 9,091 | +1.1 pts | 26.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,306 | 67.2% | 35.6 pts (3,338 votes) | 9,381 | -4.0 pts | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,717 | 70.6% | 43.6 pts (4,151 votes) | 9,514 | -8.7 pts | 39.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,406 | 71.4% | 43.6 pts (5,132 votes) | 11,771 | +0.8 pts | 44.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,424 | 72.4% | 45.2 pts (5,880 votes) | 13,019 | -1.4 pts | 43.1 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 | 19,621 | 28.7% of population |
| 2004 | 21,706 | 35.6% of population |
| 2008 | 23,794 | 38.2% of population |
| 2012 | 23,438 | 40.0% of population |
| 2016 | 23,736 | 40.1% of population |
| 2020 | 25,554 | 46.1% of population |
| 2024 | 27,127 | 48.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Butts shifted 28.6 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
Butts 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 Butts voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Butts 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 Butts?
Butts's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 16.7 points (917 votes) out of 5,635 total votes cast.
Has Butts ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Butts has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Butts?
The widest margin on record for Butts was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 45.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Butts relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,019 votes were recorded in Butts against a total population of 27,127 (48.0% 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 Butts a presidential bellwether county?
Butts 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%).