Colleton, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Colleton, South Carolina has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016.
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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 | 6,767 | 50.5% | 2.4 pts (318 votes) | 13,390 | — | 13.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,264 | 51.5% | 4.0 pts (565 votes) | 14,106 | -1.6 pts | 13.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,616 | 49.7% | 0.5 pts (91 votes) | 17,321 | +4.6 pts | 9.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,475 | 49.6% | 0.2 pts (32 votes) | 17,086 | -0.3 pts | 10.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,091 | 52.7% | 8.5 pts (1,464 votes) | 17,251 | -8.9 pts | 6.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,440 | 54.1% | 9.5 pts (1,838 votes) | 19,283 | -0.9 pts | 2.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,696 | 58.5% | 18.2 pts (3,320 votes) | 18,276 | -8.7 pts | 0.2 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 | 38,304 | 35.0% of population |
| 2004 | 38,672 | 36.5% of population |
| 2008 | 39,014 | 44.4% of population |
| 2012 | 38,105 | 44.8% of population |
| 2016 | 37,579 | 45.9% of population |
| 2020 | 38,538 | 50.0% of population |
| 2024 | 39,259 | 46.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Colleton shifted 16.0 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
Colleton has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Colleton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Colleton has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Colleton?
Colleton's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.2 points (32 votes) out of 17,086 total votes cast.
Has Colleton ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Colleton changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Colleton?
The widest margin on record for Colleton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 18.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Colleton relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,276 votes were recorded in Colleton against a total population of 39,259 (46.6% 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 Colleton a presidential bellwether county?
Colleton has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).