Quitman, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Quitman, Georgia has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 13.3 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 | 542 | 60.0% | 21.5 pts (194 votes) | 904 | — | 33.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 543 | 56.3% | 13.9 pts (134 votes) | 965 | -7.7 pts | 30.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 597 | 53.6% | 7.9 pts (88 votes) | 1,114 | -6.1 pts | 13.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 612 | 54.3% | 9.0 pts (102 votes) | 1,128 | +1.1 pts | 17.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 575 | 55.1% | 10.9 pts (114 votes) | 1,044 | -20.1 pts | 5.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 604 | 54.6% | 9.7 pts (107 votes) | 1,106 | +1.3 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 656 | 57.5% | 15.4 pts (176 votes) | 1,140 | -5.8 pts | 13.3 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 | 2,596 | 34.8% of population |
| 2004 | 2,457 | 39.3% of population |
| 2008 | 2,547 | 43.7% of population |
| 2012 | 2,406 | 46.9% of population |
| 2016 | 2,320 | 45.0% of population |
| 2020 | 2,224 | 49.7% of population |
| 2024 | 2,323 | 49.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Quitman shifted 37.3 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
Quitman has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Quitman voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Quitman has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Quitman?
Quitman's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 8.0 points (88 votes) out of 1,114 total votes cast.
Has Quitman ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Quitman changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Quitman?
The widest margin on record for Quitman was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 21.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Quitman relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,140 votes were recorded in Quitman against a total population of 2,323 (49.1% 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 Quitman a presidential bellwether county?
Quitman has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).