Meriwether, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Meriwether, Georgia has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 23.3 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,441 | 51.3% | 4.2 pts (279 votes) | 6,709 | — | 16.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,402 | 54.0% | 8.5 pts (693 votes) | 8,147 | -12.8 pts | 8.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,982 | 52.4% | 5.4 pts (517 votes) | 9,504 | +3.1 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,856 | 52.4% | 5.7 pts (525 votes) | 9,264 | -0.2 pts | 2.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,222 | 56.7% | 15.4 pts (1,418 votes) | 9,217 | -10.0 pts | 10.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,524 | 60.0% | 20.6 pts (2,237 votes) | 10,877 | -5.0 pts | 20.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,375 | 62.6% | 25.5 pts (3,002 votes) | 11,788 | -4.9 pts | 23.3 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 | 22,526 | 29.8% of population |
| 2004 | 22,563 | 36.1% of population |
| 2008 | 22,632 | 42.0% of population |
| 2012 | 21,335 | 43.4% of population |
| 2016 | 21,074 | 43.7% of population |
| 2020 | 20,619 | 52.8% of population |
| 2024 | 21,439 | 55.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Meriwether shifted 29.8 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
Meriwether 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 Meriwether voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Meriwether has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Meriwether?
Meriwether's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 4.2 points (279 votes) out of 6,709 total votes cast.
Has Meriwether ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Meriwether changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Meriwether?
The widest margin on record for Meriwether was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 25.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Meriwether relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,788 votes were recorded in Meriwether against a total population of 21,439 (55.0% 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 Meriwether a presidential bellwether county?
Meriwether 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%).