Gwinnett, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Gwinnett, Georgia has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2016. In 2024, it was 18.9 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 | 121,756 | 63.7% | 31.6 pts (60,322 votes) | 191,111 | — | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 160,445 | 65.8% | 32.3 pts (78,737 votes) | 243,917 | +0.4 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 158,746 | 54.7% | 10.2 pts (29,721 votes) | 290,147 | +22.2 pts | 5.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 159,855 | 53.9% | 9.2 pts (27,346 votes) | 296,728 | +1.0 pts | 1.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 166,153 | 50.6% | 5.8 pts (19,164 votes) | 328,331 | +15.5 pts | 11.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 241,827 | 58.4% | 18.2 pts (75,414 votes) | 413,865 | +12.4 pts | 18.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 242,507 | 57.6% | 16.5 pts (69,466 votes) | 420,681 | -1.8 pts | 18.9 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 | 595,584 | 32.1% of population |
| 2004 | 687,468 | 35.5% of population |
| 2008 | 780,721 | 37.2% of population |
| 2012 | 836,844 | 35.5% of population |
| 2016 | 904,962 | 36.3% of population |
| 2020 | 958,378 | 43.2% of population |
| 2024 | 1,003,869 | 41.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gwinnett shifted 49.6 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
Gwinnett has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Gwinnett voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gwinnett has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Gwinnett?
Gwinnett's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 6.1 points (19,164 votes) out of 328,331 total votes cast.
Has Gwinnett ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Gwinnett changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gwinnett?
The widest margin on record for Gwinnett was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 32.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Gwinnett relative to its population?
In 2024, 420,681 votes were recorded in Gwinnett against a total population of 1,003,869 (41.9% 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 Gwinnett a presidential bellwether county?
Gwinnett has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).