Heard, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Heard, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 70.1 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 | 1,947 | 60.9% | 24.0 pts (769 votes) | 3,198 | — | 12.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,788 | 70.5% | 41.5 pts (1,640 votes) | 3,955 | -17.1 pts | 25.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,133 | 74.2% | 49.5 pts (2,091 votes) | 4,225 | -8.4 pts | 44.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,160 | 75.7% | 53.0 pts (2,212 votes) | 4,172 | -3.8 pts | 45.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,370 | 79.8% | 62.2 pts (2,627 votes) | 4,223 | -10.0 pts | 58.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,516 | 83.8% | 68.5 pts (3,692 votes) | 5,391 | -5.3 pts | 69.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,335 | 85.9% | 72.1 pts (4,476 votes) | 6,210 | -3.1 pts | 70.1 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 | 11,038 | 29.0% of population |
| 2004 | 11,273 | 35.1% of population |
| 2008 | 11,809 | 35.8% of population |
| 2012 | 11,652 | 35.8% of population |
| 2016 | 11,579 | 36.5% of population |
| 2020 | 11,445 | 47.1% of population |
| 2024 | 12,119 | 51.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Heard shifted 47.7 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
Heard 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 Heard voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Heard 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 Heard?
Heard's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 24.6 points (769 votes) out of 3,198 total votes cast.
Has Heard ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Heard has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Heard?
The widest margin on record for Heard was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 72.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Heard relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,210 votes were recorded in Heard against a total population of 12,119 (51.2% 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 Heard a presidential bellwether county?
Heard 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%).