Mitchell, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Mitchell, 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 14.2 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 | 2,971 | 51.2% | 3.1 pts (181 votes) | 5,799 | — | 15.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,885 | 53.5% | 7.2 pts (525 votes) | 7,267 | -10.4 pts | 9.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,201 | 51.7% | 4.1 pts (329 votes) | 8,120 | +3.2 pts | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,155 | 50.2% | 0.9 pts (74 votes) | 8,275 | +3.2 pts | 7.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,279 | 54.3% | 10.0 pts (786 votes) | 7,880 | -9.2 pts | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,935 | 55.1% | 10.5 pts (940 votes) | 8,963 | -0.4 pts | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,150 | 58.0% | 16.3 pts (1,449 votes) | 8,877 | -5.8 pts | 14.2 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 | 23,965 | 24.2% of population |
| 2004 | 23,520 | 30.9% of population |
| 2008 | 23,840 | 34.1% of population |
| 2012 | 23,086 | 35.8% of population |
| 2016 | 22,455 | 35.1% of population |
| 2020 | 21,676 | 41.3% of population |
| 2024 | 20,329 | 43.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mitchell shifted 19.5 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
Mitchell 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 Mitchell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mitchell 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 Mitchell?
Mitchell's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 0.9 points (74 votes) out of 8,275 total votes cast.
Has Mitchell ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Mitchell 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 Mitchell?
The widest margin on record for Mitchell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 16.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Mitchell relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,877 votes were recorded in Mitchell against a total population of 20,329 (43.7% 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 Mitchell a presidential bellwether county?
Mitchell 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%).