Rockdale, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Rockdale, 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 50.0 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 | 15,440 | 62.6% | 29.0 pts (7,145 votes) | 24,649 | — | 18.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,856 | 60.5% | 21.6 pts (6,720 votes) | 31,156 | +8.4 pts | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 20,526 | 54.4% | 9.6 pts (3,605 votes) | 37,706 | +31.3 pts | 14.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 22,023 | 57.8% | 16.6 pts (6,307 votes) | 38,085 | +7.1 pts | 24.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 23,255 | 61.4% | 25.8 pts (9,777 votes) | 37,869 | +9.9 pts | 31.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 31,244 | 69.9% | 40.8 pts (18,232 votes) | 44,686 | +14.6 pts | 40.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 33,165 | 73.4% | 47.5 pts (21,454 votes) | 45,160 | +6.6 pts | 50.0 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 | 70,724 | 34.9% of population |
| 2004 | 76,577 | 40.7% of population |
| 2008 | 83,558 | 45.1% of population |
| 2012 | 85,427 | 44.6% of population |
| 2016 | 88,987 | 42.6% of population |
| 2020 | 93,617 | 47.7% of population |
| 2024 | 97,610 | 46.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rockdale shifted 77.9 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
Rockdale 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 Rockdale voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rockdale 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 Rockdale?
Rockdale's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 9.6 points (3,605 votes) out of 37,706 total votes cast.
Has Rockdale ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Rockdale 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 Rockdale?
The widest margin on record for Rockdale was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 47.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Rockdale relative to its population?
In 2024, 45,160 votes were recorded in Rockdale against a total population of 97,610 (46.3% 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 Rockdale a presidential bellwether county?
Rockdale 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%).