Pike, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Pike, Mississippi has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 19.6 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 | 7,464 | 52.7% | 6.5 pts (920 votes) | 14,166 | — | 10.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,547 | 52.7% | 6.0 pts (969 votes) | 16,215 | +0.6 pts | 14.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,276 | 51.6% | 3.5 pts (625 votes) | 17,992 | +9.5 pts | 16.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,650 | 53.7% | 8.2 pts (1,469 votes) | 17,974 | +4.8 pts | 19.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 8,043 | 49.3% | 0.2 pts (34 votes) | 16,310 | -8.0 pts | 18.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 8,646 | 49.9% | 1.0 pts (167 votes) | 17,342 | +0.8 pts | 17.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,943 | 51.3% | 3.5 pts (541 votes) | 15,485 | -4.5 pts | 19.6 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 | 38,995 | 36.3% of population |
| 2004 | 38,700 | 41.9% of population |
| 2008 | 40,290 | 44.7% of population |
| 2012 | 40,089 | 44.8% of population |
| 2016 | 39,592 | 41.2% of population |
| 2020 | 40,193 | 43.1% of population |
| 2024 | 38,980 | 39.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pike shifted 3.0 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
Pike has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Pike voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pike has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Pike?
Pike's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 0.2 points (34 votes) out of 16,310 total votes cast.
Has Pike ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Pike changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pike?
The widest margin on record for Pike was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 8.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Pike relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,485 votes were recorded in Pike against a total population of 38,980 (39.7% 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 Pike a presidential bellwether county?
Pike has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).