McDuffie, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
McDuffie, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 22.8 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 | 3,926 | 59.9% | 20.5 pts (1,346 votes) | 6,550 | — | 8.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,846 | 62.3% | 25.0 pts (1,947 votes) | 7,773 | -4.5 pts | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,400 | 56.6% | 14.8 pts (1,411 votes) | 9,544 | +10.1 pts | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,475 | 57.1% | 14.9 pts (1,431 votes) | 9,592 | -0.0 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,432 | 58.6% | 18.7 pts (1,733 votes) | 9,268 | -3.9 pts | 13.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,169 | 59.0% | 19.1 pts (2,001 votes) | 10,455 | -0.4 pts | 19.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,562 | 62.3% | 24.9 pts (2,625 votes) | 10,537 | -5.6 pts | 22.8 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 | 21,269 | 30.8% of population |
| 2004 | 21,256 | 36.6% of population |
| 2008 | 21,790 | 43.8% of population |
| 2012 | 21,630 | 44.3% of population |
| 2016 | 21,456 | 43.2% of population |
| 2020 | 21,613 | 48.4% of population |
| 2024 | 21,764 | 48.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McDuffie shifted 4.3 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
McDuffie 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 McDuffie voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McDuffie 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 McDuffie?
McDuffie's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 15.0 points (1,411 votes) out of 9,544 total votes cast.
Has McDuffie ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McDuffie has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McDuffie?
The widest margin on record for McDuffie was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 25.1 points.
How many votes were cast in McDuffie relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,537 votes were recorded in McDuffie against a total population of 21,764 (48.4% 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 McDuffie a presidential bellwether county?
McDuffie 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%).