Forsyth, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Forsyth, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.3 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 | 27,769 | 77.7% | 58.9 pts (21,075 votes) | 35,755 | — | 49.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 47,267 | 83.2% | 67.0 pts (38,066 votes) | 56,826 | -6.3 pts | 50.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 59,166 | 78.5% | 58.1 pts (43,760 votes) | 75,376 | +8.7 pts | 53.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 65,908 | 80.6% | 62.8 pts (51,337 votes) | 81,731 | -5.1 pts | 55.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 69,851 | 71.1% | 47.2 pts (46,389 votes) | 98,221 | +14.1 pts | 44.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 85,122 | 65.8% | 33.2 pts (42,919 votes) | 129,305 | +16.0 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 91,281 | 66.0% | 33.1 pts (45,772 votes) | 138,249 | +0.2 pts | 31.3 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 | 100,400 | 35.6% of population |
| 2004 | 129,639 | 43.8% of population |
| 2008 | 166,338 | 45.3% of population |
| 2012 | 186,793 | 43.8% of population |
| 2016 | 220,481 | 44.5% of population |
| 2020 | 252,911 | 51.1% of population |
| 2024 | 280,096 | 49.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Forsyth shifted 27.7 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
Forsyth 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 Forsyth voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Forsyth 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 Forsyth?
Forsyth's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 33.5 points (45,772 votes) out of 138,249 total votes cast.
Has Forsyth ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Forsyth has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Forsyth?
The widest margin on record for Forsyth was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 67.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Forsyth relative to its population?
In 2024, 138,249 votes were recorded in Forsyth against a total population of 280,096 (49.4% 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 Forsyth a presidential bellwether county?
Forsyth 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%).