Newton, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Newton, Georgia has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 17.4 pts more Dem. 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 | 11,127 | 60.6% | 24.1 pts (4,424 votes) | 18,375 | — | 12.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,095 | 62.0% | 24.5 pts (7,156 votes) | 29,166 | +0.2 pts | 7.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 20,827 | 50.3% | 1.2 pts (490 votes) | 41,435 | +25.8 pts | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 21,851 | 50.5% | 2.0 pts (869 votes) | 43,234 | +0.8 pts | 9.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 21,943 | 49.9% | 2.3 pts (1,030 votes) | 43,987 | +0.4 pts | 7.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 29,794 | 54.9% | 10.9 pts (5,925 votes) | 54,239 | +8.6 pts | 10.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 33,839 | 57.3% | 15.1 pts (8,946 votes) | 59,051 | +4.2 pts | 17.4 pts more Dem. |
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 | 62,768 | 29.3% of population |
| 2004 | 80,603 | 36.2% of population |
| 2008 | 98,240 | 42.2% of population |
| 2012 | 100,956 | 42.8% of population |
| 2016 | 106,499 | 41.3% of population |
| 2020 | 112,897 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 124,010 | 47.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Newton shifted 40.0 points toward the Democratic 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
Newton has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Newton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Newton has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Newton?
Newton's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 1.2 points (490 votes) out of 41,435 total votes cast.
Has Newton ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Newton changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Newton?
The widest margin on record for Newton was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 24.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Newton relative to its population?
In 2024, 59,051 votes were recorded in Newton against a total population of 124,010 (47.6% 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 Newton a presidential bellwether county?
Newton has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).