Jenkins, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Jenkins, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 28.4 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 | 1,317 | 50.8% | 2.6 pts (67 votes) | 2,593 | — | 9.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,898 | 55.8% | 11.9 pts (404 votes) | 3,403 | -9.3 pts | 4.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,936 | 56.3% | 13.2 pts (454 votes) | 3,440 | -1.4 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,887 | 55.7% | 11.8 pts (399 votes) | 3,390 | +1.5 pts | 3.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,895 | 62.0% | 25.3 pts (772 votes) | 3,056 | -13.8 pts | 20.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,161 | 62.5% | 25.9 pts (895 votes) | 3,455 | -0.5 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,217 | 65.0% | 30.4 pts (1,038 votes) | 3,409 | -4.4 pts | 28.4 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 | 8,584 | 30.2% of population |
| 2004 | 8,490 | 40.1% of population |
| 2008 | 8,340 | 41.2% of population |
| 2012 | 9,108 | 37.2% of population |
| 2016 | 8,812 | 34.7% of population |
| 2020 | 8,663 | 39.9% of population |
| 2024 | 8,836 | 38.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jenkins shifted 28.0 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
Jenkins 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 Jenkins voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jenkins 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 Jenkins?
Jenkins's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.6 points (67 votes) out of 2,593 total votes cast.
Has Jenkins ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jenkins has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jenkins?
The widest margin on record for Jenkins was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 30.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Jenkins relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,409 votes were recorded in Jenkins against a total population of 8,836 (38.6% 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 Jenkins a presidential bellwether county?
Jenkins 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%).