Berkeley, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Berkeley, South Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 1.6 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 24,796 | 57.2% | 16.4 pts (7,089 votes) | 43,316 | — | 0.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 32,104 | 60.6% | 22.6 pts (11,962 votes) | 52,937 | -6.2 pts | 5.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 36,205 | 55.9% | 13.0 pts (8,450 votes) | 64,781 | +9.7 pts | 4.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 38,475 | 56.4% | 14.6 pts (9,933 votes) | 68,195 | -1.6 pts | 4.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 44,587 | 56.1% | 17.5 pts (13,882 votes) | 79,517 | -3.6 pts | 3.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 57,397 | 54.9% | 11.7 pts (12,174 votes) | 104,458 | +6.6 pts | 0.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 64,777 | 57.4% | 16.3 pts (18,361 votes) | 112,834 | -4.6 pts | 1.6 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 | 143,410 | 30.2% of population |
| 2004 | 151,789 | 34.9% of population |
| 2008 | 171,099 | 37.9% of population |
| 2012 | 189,603 | 36.0% of population |
| 2016 | 208,525 | 38.1% of population |
| 2020 | 231,508 | 45.1% of population |
| 2024 | 264,276 | 42.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Berkeley shifted 0.2 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
Berkeley 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.
Related Pages
Other South Carolina Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Berkeley voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
Berkeley's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 11.9 points (12,174 votes) out of 104,458 total votes cast.
Has Berkeley ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Berkeley has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Berkeley?
The widest margin on record for Berkeley was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 22.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Berkeley relative to its population?
In 2024, 112,834 votes were recorded in Berkeley against a total population of 264,276 (42.7% 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 Berkeley a presidential bellwether county?
Berkeley 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%).