George, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
George, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 56.2 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 | 5,143 | 70.6% | 43.5 pts (3,166 votes) | 7,284 | — | 27.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,182 | 77.8% | 56.2 pts (4,467 votes) | 7,950 | -12.1 pts | 36.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,700 | 82.9% | 66.4 pts (6,168 votes) | 9,284 | -10.2 pts | 53.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,376 | 85.0% | 71.2 pts (7,017 votes) | 9,856 | -5.3 pts | 60.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,696 | 87.9% | 77.5 pts (7,669 votes) | 9,891 | -6.8 pts | 60.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,713 | 87.9% | 76.9 pts (8,495 votes) | 11,049 | +1.2 pts | 60.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,858 | 89.1% | 78.8 pts (8,720 votes) | 11,069 | -1.6 pts | 56.2 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 | 19,257 | 37.8% of population |
| 2004 | 20,326 | 39.1% of population |
| 2008 | 22,193 | 41.8% of population |
| 2012 | 22,915 | 43.0% of population |
| 2016 | 23,645 | 41.8% of population |
| 2020 | 24,367 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 25,880 | 42.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in George shifted 34.8 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
George 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 George voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, George 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 George?
George's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 44.5 points (3,166 votes) out of 7,284 total votes cast.
Has George ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- George has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in George?
The widest margin on record for George was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 79.3 points.
How many votes were cast in George relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,069 votes were recorded in George against a total population of 25,880 (42.8% 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 George a presidential bellwether county?
George 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%).