Oglethorpe, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Oglethorpe, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.4 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 | 2,706 | 61.7% | 27.1 pts (1,187 votes) | 4,385 | — | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,688 | 65.5% | 31.8 pts (1,789 votes) | 5,628 | -3.9 pts | 15.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,144 | 64.3% | 29.7 pts (1,912 votes) | 6,447 | +2.0 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,251 | 67.8% | 37.3 pts (2,337 votes) | 6,273 | -7.9 pts | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,625 | 69.3% | 41.9 pts (2,794 votes) | 6,674 | -5.4 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,593 | 68.8% | 38.8 pts (3,157 votes) | 8,131 | +4.0 pts | 39.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,255 | 70.9% | 42.4 pts (3,740 votes) | 8,822 | -3.3 pts | 40.4 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 | 12,688 | 34.6% of population |
| 2004 | 13,591 | 41.4% of population |
| 2008 | 14,663 | 44.0% of population |
| 2012 | 14,509 | 43.2% of population |
| 2016 | 14,712 | 45.4% of population |
| 2020 | 14,867 | 54.7% of population |
| 2024 | 16,172 | 54.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Oglethorpe shifted 14.6 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
Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe?
Oglethorpe's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 28.1 points (1,187 votes) out of 4,385 total votes cast.
Has Oglethorpe ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Oglethorpe has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Oglethorpe?
The widest margin on record for Oglethorpe was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 43.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Oglethorpe relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,822 votes were recorded in Oglethorpe against a total population of 16,172 (54.6% 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 Oglethorpe a presidential bellwether county?
Oglethorpe 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%).