Wilkinson, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Wilkinson, Mississippi has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.8 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,551 | 62.2% | 27.5 pts (1,128 votes) | 4,098 | — | 45.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,794 | 63.7% | 28.1 pts (1,231 votes) | 4,388 | -0.1 pts | 48.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,534 | 69.0% | 38.5 pts (1,974 votes) | 5,122 | +10.5 pts | 52.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,412 | 70.3% | 41.1 pts (1,997 votes) | 4,853 | +2.6 pts | 53.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,857 | 67.7% | 36.5 pts (1,539 votes) | 4,218 | -4.5 pts | 55.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,749 | 66.6% | 34.5 pts (1,425 votes) | 4,127 | -1.9 pts | 51.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 1,817 | 62.0% | 25.3 pts (742 votes) | 2,931 | -9.3 pts | 48.8 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 | 10,307 | 39.8% of population |
| 2004 | 10,185 | 43.1% of population |
| 2008 | 10,061 | 50.9% of population |
| 2012 | 9,458 | 51.3% of population |
| 2016 | 9,020 | 46.8% of population |
| 2020 | 8,524 | 48.4% of population |
| 2024 | 7,820 | 37.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wilkinson shifted 2.7 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
Wilkinson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Wilkinson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wilkinson has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Wilkinson?
Wilkinson's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 25.7 points (742 votes) out of 2,931 total votes cast.
Has Wilkinson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wilkinson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wilkinson?
The widest margin on record for Wilkinson was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 41.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Wilkinson relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,931 votes were recorded in Wilkinson against a total population of 7,820 (37.5% 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 Wilkinson a presidential bellwether county?
Wilkinson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).