Murray, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Murray, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 69.6 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 | 5,539 | 66.2% | 34.1 pts (2,855 votes) | 8,372 | — | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,745 | 72.5% | 45.3 pts (4,846 votes) | 10,689 | -10.8 pts | 28.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,180 | 71.9% | 45.3 pts (5,154 votes) | 11,382 | -0.5 pts | 40.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,443 | 75.3% | 52.6 pts (5,901 votes) | 11,217 | -7.7 pts | 45.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,341 | 83.0% | 68.6 pts (8,541 votes) | 12,458 | -16.6 pts | 65.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,943 | 84.1% | 69.1 pts (10,641 votes) | 15,389 | +0.5 pts | 70.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,965 | 85.7% | 71.6 pts (12,506 votes) | 17,468 | -2.0 pts | 69.6 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 | 36,737 | 22.8% of population |
| 2004 | 39,465 | 27.1% of population |
| 2008 | 39,869 | 28.5% of population |
| 2012 | 39,311 | 28.5% of population |
| 2016 | 39,347 | 31.7% of population |
| 2020 | 40,012 | 38.5% of population |
| 2024 | 41,316 | 42.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Murray shifted 37.1 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
Murray 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 Murray voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Murray 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 Murray?
Murray's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 34.7 points (2,855 votes) out of 8,372 total votes cast.
Has Murray ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Murray has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Murray?
The widest margin on record for Murray was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 71.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Murray relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,468 votes were recorded in Murray against a total population of 41,316 (42.3% 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 Murray a presidential bellwether county?
Murray 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%).