Newton, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Newton, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 20.5 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 | 5,540 | 71.6% | 43.8 pts (3,393 votes) | 7,738 | — | 26.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,156 | 72.7% | 45.8 pts (3,882 votes) | 8,472 | -1.9 pts | 25.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,479 | 66.6% | 33.5 pts (3,261 votes) | 9,735 | +12.4 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,394 | 65.4% | 31.5 pts (3,075 votes) | 9,777 | +2.0 pts | 20.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,548 | 69.4% | 40.2 pts (3,792 votes) | 9,438 | -9.1 pts | 22.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,997 | 68.7% | 38.5 pts (3,922 votes) | 10,183 | +1.8 pts | 22.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,641 | 71.2% | 43.3 pts (4,038 votes) | 9,323 | -4.7 pts | 20.5 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 | 21,791 | 35.5% of population |
| 2004 | 21,535 | 39.3% of population |
| 2008 | 21,851 | 44.6% of population |
| 2012 | 21,495 | 45.5% of population |
| 2016 | 21,461 | 44.0% of population |
| 2020 | 21,254 | 47.9% of population |
| 2024 | 21,063 | 44.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Newton shifted 0.5 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
Newton 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 Newton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Newton 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 Newton?
Newton's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 31.7 points (3,075 votes) out of 9,777 total votes cast.
Has Newton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Newton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Newton?
The widest margin on record for Newton was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 46.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Newton relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,323 votes were recorded in Newton against a total population of 21,063 (44.3% 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 Newton a presidential bellwether county?
Newton 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%).