Walthall, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Walthall, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 4.0 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 | 3,476 | 59.0% | 19.0 pts (1,120 votes) | 5,895 | — | 2.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,873 | 60.0% | 20.5 pts (1,323 votes) | 6,459 | -1.4 pts | 0.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,253 | 54.9% | 10.3 pts (797 votes) | 7,749 | +10.3 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,051 | 53.6% | 8.3 pts (629 votes) | 7,551 | +1.9 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,056 | 58.6% | 18.3 pts (1,266 votes) | 6,919 | -10.1 pts | 0.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,220 | 59.3% | 19.5 pts (1,385 votes) | 7,119 | -1.1 pts | 2.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,114 | 63.0% | 26.9 pts (1,759 votes) | 6,529 | -7.6 pts | 4.0 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 | 15,099 | 39.0% of population |
| 2004 | 15,104 | 42.8% of population |
| 2008 | 15,622 | 49.6% of population |
| 2012 | 15,068 | 50.1% of population |
| 2016 | 14,556 | 47.5% of population |
| 2020 | 13,873 | 51.3% of population |
| 2024 | 13,839 | 47.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Walthall shifted 8.0 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
Walthall 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 Walthall voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Walthall 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 Walthall?
Walthall's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 8.4 points (629 votes) out of 7,551 total votes cast.
Has Walthall ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Walthall has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Walthall?
The widest margin on record for Walthall was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 27.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Walthall relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,529 votes were recorded in Walthall against a total population of 13,839 (47.2% 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 Walthall a presidential bellwether county?
Walthall 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%).