Itawamba, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Itawamba, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 57.4 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 | 5,424 | 63.3% | 28.4 pts (2,430 votes) | 8,564 | — | 11.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,751 | 70.4% | 41.5 pts (3,980 votes) | 9,596 | -12.9 pts | 21.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,663 | 77.9% | 56.7 pts (5,579 votes) | 9,834 | -15.4 pts | 44.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,393 | 79.3% | 61.0 pts (5,687 votes) | 9,318 | -5.3 pts | 50.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,470 | 87.0% | 75.5 pts (7,353 votes) | 9,737 | -14.2 pts | 58.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,438 | 87.2% | 75.7 pts (8,189 votes) | 10,819 | +0.1 pts | 59.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,523 | 89.7% | 80.0 pts (8,496 votes) | 10,621 | -3.9 pts | 57.4 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 | 22,853 | 37.5% of population |
| 2004 | 23,085 | 41.6% of population |
| 2008 | 23,412 | 42.0% of population |
| 2012 | 23,299 | 40.0% of population |
| 2016 | 23,416 | 41.6% of population |
| 2020 | 23,865 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 24,198 | 43.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Itawamba shifted 51.7 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
Itawamba 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 Itawamba voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Itawamba 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 Itawamba?
Itawamba's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 28.9 points (2,430 votes) out of 8,564 total votes cast.
Has Itawamba ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Itawamba has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Itawamba?
The widest margin on record for Itawamba was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 80.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Itawamba relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,621 votes were recorded in Itawamba against a total population of 24,198 (43.9% 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 Itawamba a presidential bellwether county?
Itawamba 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%).