Candler, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Candler, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 45.4 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 | 1,643 | 60.4% | 21.7 pts (590 votes) | 2,722 | — | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,048 | 65.0% | 30.2 pts (952 votes) | 3,151 | -8.4 pts | 13.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,286 | 65.0% | 30.6 pts (1,077 votes) | 3,518 | -0.5 pts | 25.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,344 | 66.4% | 33.6 pts (1,187 votes) | 3,528 | -3.1 pts | 26.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,664 | 70.8% | 43.5 pts (1,638 votes) | 3,763 | -10.5 pts | 39.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,133 | 70.7% | 42.1 pts (1,864 votes) | 4,431 | +2.0 pts | 42.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,366 | 73.7% | 47.5 pts (2,170 votes) | 4,568 | -5.2 pts | 45.4 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 | 9,585 | 28.4% of population |
| 2004 | 10,039 | 31.4% of population |
| 2008 | 10,691 | 32.9% of population |
| 2012 | 11,102 | 31.8% of population |
| 2016 | 10,849 | 34.7% of population |
| 2020 | 11,026 | 40.2% of population |
| 2024 | 11,130 | 41.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Candler shifted 25.7 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
Candler 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 Candler voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Candler 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 Candler?
Candler's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.9 points (590 votes) out of 2,722 total votes cast.
Has Candler ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Candler has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Candler?
The widest margin on record for Candler was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 47.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Candler relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,568 votes were recorded in Candler against a total population of 11,130 (41.0% 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 Candler a presidential bellwether county?
Candler 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%).