Choctaw, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Choctaw, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.7 pts more Rep. than Mississippi overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,398 | 64.5% | 30.1 pts (1,120 votes) | 3,719 | — | 13.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,598 | 66.5% | 33.5 pts (1,308 votes) | 3,908 | -3.2 pts | 13.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,624 | 63.9% | 28.4 pts (1,165 votes) | 4,105 | +5.1 pts | 15.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,812 | 65.8% | 32.4 pts (1,384 votes) | 4,273 | -4.1 pts | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,788 | 68.6% | 38.6 pts (1,570 votes) | 4,065 | -6.5 pts | 21.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,001 | 71.1% | 43.0 pts (1,816 votes) | 4,223 | -4.2 pts | 26.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,881 | 74.1% | 49.3 pts (1,916 votes) | 3,890 | -6.4 pts | 26.7 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 | 9,742 | 38.2% of population |
| 2004 | 9,132 | 42.8% of population |
| 2008 | 8,703 | 47.2% of population |
| 2012 | 8,428 | 50.7% of population |
| 2016 | 8,299 | 49.0% of population |
| 2020 | 8,207 | 51.5% of population |
| 2024 | 8,091 | 48.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Choctaw shifted 19.4 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
Choctaw has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Choctaw voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Choctaw 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 Choctaw?
Choctaw's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 28.5 points (1,165 votes) out of 4,105 total votes cast.
Has Choctaw ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Choctaw has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Choctaw?
The widest margin on record for Choctaw was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 49.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Choctaw relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,890 votes were recorded in Choctaw against a total population of 8,091 (48.1% 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 Choctaw a presidential bellwether county?
Choctaw has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).