Abbeville, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Abbeville, South Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.8 pts more Rep. than South Carolina overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. South Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,450 | 53.1% | 8.2 pts (684 votes) | 8,374 | — | 8.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,436 | 54.8% | 10.5 pts (1,047 votes) | 9,925 | -2.3 pts | 6.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,264 | 56.9% | 15.2 pts (1,671 votes) | 11,001 | -4.7 pts | 6.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,981 | 56.0% | 13.5 pts (1,438 votes) | 10,671 | +1.7 pts | 3.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,763 | 62.8% | 28.0 pts (3,022 votes) | 10,775 | -15.1 pts | 13.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,215 | 66.1% | 33.1 pts (4,114 votes) | 12,433 | -4.6 pts | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,509 | 70.6% | 42.4 pts (5,110 votes) | 12,048 | -9.5 pts | 24.8 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 | 26,229 | 31.9% of population |
| 2004 | 26,235 | 37.8% of population |
| 2008 | 25,699 | 42.8% of population |
| 2012 | 25,019 | 42.7% of population |
| 2016 | 24,657 | 43.7% of population |
| 2020 | 24,262 | 51.2% of population |
| 2024 | 24,607 | 49.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Abbeville shifted 34.6 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
Abbeville has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and South Carolina'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 Abbeville voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Abbeville 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 Abbeville?
Abbeville's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 8.3 points (684 votes) out of 8,374 total votes cast.
Has Abbeville ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Abbeville has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Abbeville?
The widest margin on record for Abbeville was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 42.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Abbeville relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,048 votes were recorded in Abbeville against a total population of 24,607 (49.0% 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 Abbeville a presidential bellwether county?
Abbeville has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).