Harris, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Harris, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.1 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 | 5,554 | 64.9% | 30.9 pts (2,642 votes) | 8,562 | — | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,878 | 72.0% | 44.4 pts (5,478 votes) | 12,331 | -13.4 pts | 27.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,648 | 71.4% | 43.4 pts (6,464 votes) | 14,908 | +1.0 pts | 38.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,197 | 72.3% | 45.5 pts (7,052 votes) | 15,488 | -2.4 pts | 38.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,936 | 72.3% | 47.6 pts (7,850 votes) | 16,502 | -3.0 pts | 43.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,319 | 71.6% | 44.3 pts (8,862 votes) | 19,991 | +4.2 pts | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,283 | 72.8% | 46.1 pts (10,307 votes) | 22,353 | -1.5 pts | 44.1 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 | 23,912 | 35.8% of population |
| 2004 | 27,180 | 45.4% of population |
| 2008 | 30,807 | 48.4% of population |
| 2012 | 32,570 | 47.6% of population |
| 2016 | 33,633 | 49.1% of population |
| 2020 | 34,900 | 57.3% of population |
| 2024 | 36,929 | 60.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Harris shifted 15.1 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
Harris 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 Harris voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Harris 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 Harris?
Harris's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 31.2 points (2,642 votes) out of 8,562 total votes cast.
Has Harris ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Harris has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Harris?
The widest margin on record for Harris was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 49.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Harris relative to its population?
In 2024, 22,353 votes were recorded in Harris against a total population of 36,929 (60.5% 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 Harris a presidential bellwether county?
Harris 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%).