Rabun, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Rabun, Georgia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 54.9 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 | 3,451 | 64.6% | 31.4 pts (1,675 votes) | 5,341 | — | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,650 | 70.2% | 41.2 pts (2,732 votes) | 6,625 | -9.6 pts | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,487 | 72.2% | 45.9 pts (3,486 votes) | 7,599 | -5.0 pts | 41.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,754 | 77.1% | 56.2 pts (4,195 votes) | 7,463 | -10.8 pts | 49.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,287 | 78.7% | 60.6 pts (4,843 votes) | 7,992 | -5.3 pts | 57.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,474 | 78.1% | 57.4 pts (5,490 votes) | 9,568 | +4.6 pts | 58.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,151 | 78.2% | 56.9 pts (5,929 votes) | 10,423 | +0.9 pts | 54.9 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 | 15,070 | 35.4% of population |
| 2004 | 15,757 | 42.0% of population |
| 2008 | 16,359 | 46.5% of population |
| 2012 | 16,304 | 45.8% of population |
| 2016 | 16,465 | 48.5% of population |
| 2020 | 16,913 | 56.6% of population |
| 2024 | 17,711 | 58.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rabun shifted 25.1 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
Rabun 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 Rabun voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rabun 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 Rabun?
Rabun's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 32.0 points (1,675 votes) out of 5,341 total votes cast.
Has Rabun ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rabun has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rabun?
The widest margin on record for Rabun was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 62.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Rabun relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,423 votes were recorded in Rabun against a total population of 17,711 (58.9% 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 Rabun a presidential bellwether county?
Rabun 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%).