Forrest, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Forrest, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 5.0 pts more Dem. 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 | 13,281 | 59.7% | 21.5 pts (4,781 votes) | 22,251 | — | 4.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,966 | 61.6% | 23.8 pts (6,185 votes) | 25,936 | -2.1 pts | 3.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,296 | 56.5% | 13.6 pts (3,674 votes) | 27,083 | +10.4 pts | 0.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 16,574 | 54.8% | 10.9 pts (3,302 votes) | 30,236 | +2.6 pts | 0.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,461 | 55.1% | 13.3 pts (3,745 votes) | 28,064 | -2.7 pts | 4.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,290 | 54.6% | 11.2 pts (3,535 votes) | 31,654 | +2.4 pts | 5.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,579 | 58.2% | 17.9 pts (5,104 votes) | 28,466 | -6.8 pts | 5.0 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 | 71,982 | 30.9% of population |
| 2004 | 71,732 | 36.2% of population |
| 2008 | 74,196 | 36.5% of population |
| 2012 | 76,412 | 39.6% of population |
| 2016 | 75,564 | 37.1% of population |
| 2020 | 78,212 | 40.5% of population |
| 2024 | 78,435 | 36.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Forrest shifted 3.8 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
Forrest 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 Forrest voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Forrest 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 Forrest?
Forrest's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 11.1 points (3,302 votes) out of 30,236 total votes cast.
Has Forrest ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Forrest has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Forrest?
The widest margin on record for Forrest was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 24.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Forrest relative to its population?
In 2024, 28,466 votes were recorded in Forrest against a total population of 78,435 (36.3% 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 Forrest a presidential bellwether county?
Forrest 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%).