Wilkinson, Georgia — Presidential Election Results
Wilkinson, Georgia has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 15.7 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 | 1,884 | 50.4% | 2.2 pts (84 votes) | 3,740 | — | 14.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,261 | 50.1% | 0.6 pts (26 votes) | 4,514 | -2.9 pts | 16.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,349 | 50.3% | 1.1 pts (51 votes) | 4,673 | -0.5 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,246 | 50.5% | 1.5 pts (65 votes) | 4,450 | -0.4 pts | 6.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,333 | 54.4% | 10.2 pts (439 votes) | 4,287 | -8.9 pts | 5.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,664 | 55.8% | 12.3 pts (589 votes) | 4,770 | -2.0 pts | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,888 | 58.8% | 17.8 pts (876 votes) | 4,908 | -5.4 pts | 15.7 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 | 10,193 | 36.7% of population |
| 2004 | 9,968 | 45.3% of population |
| 2008 | 9,691 | 48.2% of population |
| 2012 | 9,484 | 46.9% of population |
| 2016 | 9,020 | 47.5% of population |
| 2020 | 8,839 | 54.0% of population |
| 2024 | 8,667 | 56.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wilkinson shifted 20.2 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
Wilkinson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Wilkinson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wilkinson has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Wilkinson?
Wilkinson's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.6 points (26 votes) out of 4,514 total votes cast.
Has Wilkinson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Wilkinson changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wilkinson?
The widest margin on record for Wilkinson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 17.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Wilkinson relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,908 votes were recorded in Wilkinson against a total population of 8,667 (56.6% 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 Wilkinson a presidential bellwether county?
Wilkinson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Georgia's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).