Harrison, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Harrison, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 6.1 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 | 32,256 | 61.3% | 24.9 pts (13,114 votes) | 52,616 | — | 8.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 38,781 | 62.7% | 26.3 pts (16,226 votes) | 61,810 | -0.9 pts | 6.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 38,757 | 62.8% | 26.1 pts (16,084 votes) | 61,684 | +0.3 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 39,470 | 62.3% | 25.8 pts (16,351 votes) | 63,328 | +0.1 pts | 14.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 40,354 | 63.7% | 30.3 pts (19,185 votes) | 63,313 | -5.1 pts | 13.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 46,822 | 61.8% | 25.2 pts (19,094 votes) | 75,768 | +5.6 pts | 8.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 48,497 | 63.9% | 28.9 pts (21,942 votes) | 75,923 | -3.6 pts | 6.1 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 | 190,071 | 27.7% of population |
| 2004 | 195,971 | 31.5% of population |
| 2008 | 182,735 | 33.8% of population |
| 2012 | 193,540 | 32.7% of population |
| 2016 | 202,504 | 31.3% of population |
| 2020 | 208,835 | 36.3% of population |
| 2024 | 213,730 | 35.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Harrison shifted 3.7 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
Harrison 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 Harrison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Harrison 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 Harrison?
Harrison's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 25.5 points (13,114 votes) out of 52,616 total votes cast.
Has Harrison ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Harrison has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Harrison?
The widest margin on record for Harrison was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 31.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Harrison relative to its population?
In 2024, 75,923 votes were recorded in Harrison against a total population of 213,730 (35.5% 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 Harrison a presidential bellwether county?
Harrison 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%).