Allendale, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Allendale, South Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 63.5 pts more Dem. 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,338 | 70.0% | 41.0 pts (1,371 votes) | 3,340 | — | 57.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,565 | 71.4% | 44.0 pts (1,580 votes) | 3,591 | +3.0 pts | 61.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,029 | 75.3% | 51.7 pts (2,082 votes) | 4,024 | +7.9 pts | 61.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 3,297 | 79.2% | 59.1 pts (2,459 votes) | 4,163 | +7.1 pts | 70.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 2,735 | 76.1% | 54.2 pts (1,946 votes) | 3,592 | -4.2 pts | 70.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 2,718 | 75.6% | 52.4 pts (1,883 votes) | 3,593 | -2.2 pts | 64.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 2,165 | 71.6% | 44.7 pts (1,352 votes) | 3,023 | -7.6 pts | 63.5 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 | 11,193 | 29.8% of population |
| 2004 | 11,049 | 32.5% of population |
| 2008 | 10,803 | 37.2% of population |
| 2012 | 9,982 | 41.7% of population |
| 2016 | 9,067 | 39.6% of population |
| 2020 | 7,934 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 7,551 | 40.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Allendale shifted 3.9 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
Allendale has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and South Carolina'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 Allendale voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Allendale 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 Allendale?
Allendale's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 41.5 points (1,371 votes) out of 3,340 total votes cast.
Has Allendale ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Allendale has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Allendale?
The widest margin on record for Allendale was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 59.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Allendale relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,023 votes were recorded in Allendale against a total population of 7,551 (40.0% 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 Allendale a presidential bellwether county?
Allendale has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).