Chatham, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Chatham, Georgia has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 20.4 pts more Dem. 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 | 37,847 | 49.5% | 0.3 pts (257 votes) | 76,475 | — | 11.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 45,630 | 49.9% | 0.2 pts (146 votes) | 91,515 | +0.5 pts | 16.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 62,755 | 56.9% | 14.4 pts (15,926 votes) | 110,238 | +14.4 pts | 19.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 60,246 | 55.5% | 12.0 pts (13,042 votes) | 108,628 | -2.4 pts | 20.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 62,290 | 55.5% | 14.8 pts (16,602 votes) | 112,142 | +3.2 pts | 20.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 78,254 | 58.7% | 18.8 pts (25,017 votes) | 133,420 | +3.7 pts | 18.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 82,758 | 58.6% | 18.0 pts (25,422 votes) | 141,109 | -0.9 pts | 20.4 pts more Dem. |
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 | 232,492 | 32.9% of population |
| 2004 | 240,818 | 38.0% of population |
| 2008 | 255,269 | 43.2% of population |
| 2012 | 276,164 | 39.3% of population |
| 2016 | 288,615 | 38.9% of population |
| 2020 | 295,076 | 45.2% of population |
| 2024 | 307,336 | 45.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chatham shifted 18.5 points toward the Democratic 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
Chatham 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 Chatham voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chatham has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Chatham?
Chatham's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.2 points (146 votes) out of 91,515 total votes cast.
Has Chatham ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Chatham changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chatham?
The widest margin on record for Chatham was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 19.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Chatham relative to its population?
In 2024, 141,109 votes were recorded in Chatham against a total population of 307,336 (45.9% 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 Chatham a presidential bellwether county?
Chatham 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%).