Effingham, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Effingham, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.1 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 | 7,326 | 68.8% | 38.4 pts (4,094 votes) | 10,650 | — | 26.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,503 | 77.3% | 55.0 pts (8,890 votes) | 16,167 | -16.4 pts | 38.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,230 | 75.0% | 50.7 pts (10,294 votes) | 20,316 | +4.1 pts | 45.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 15,596 | 74.9% | 51.2 pts (10,649 votes) | 20,816 | -0.8 pts | 43.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 17,874 | 76.2% | 55.5 pts (13,021 votes) | 23,458 | -5.5 pts | 52.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 23,358 | 74.0% | 49.5 pts (15,638 votes) | 31,570 | +7.0 pts | 50.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 26,943 | 74.3% | 49.1 pts (17,799 votes) | 36,244 | +1.0 pts | 47.1 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 | 37,755 | 28.2% of population |
| 2004 | 43,674 | 37.0% of population |
| 2008 | 50,738 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 53,330 | 39.0% of population |
| 2016 | 58,699 | 40.0% of population |
| 2020 | 65,192 | 48.4% of population |
| 2024 | 73,148 | 49.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Effingham shifted 10.5 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
Effingham 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 Effingham voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Effingham 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 Effingham?
Effingham's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 38.8 points (4,094 votes) out of 10,650 total votes cast.
Has Effingham ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Effingham has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Effingham?
The widest margin on record for Effingham was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 57.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Effingham relative to its population?
In 2024, 36,244 votes were recorded in Effingham against a total population of 73,148 (49.5% 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 Effingham a presidential bellwether county?
Effingham 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%).