Florence, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Florence, South Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 10.0 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 | 23,678 | 57.1% | 15.7 pts (6,521 votes) | 41,437 | — | 0.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 27,689 | 55.9% | 12.6 pts (6,247 votes) | 49,545 | +3.3 pts | 4.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 29,861 | 51.2% | 3.2 pts (1,849 votes) | 58,373 | +9.5 pts | 5.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 28,961 | 49.8% | 0.6 pts (347 votes) | 58,122 | +2.6 pts | 10.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 29,573 | 51.0% | 4.9 pts (2,863 votes) | 57,931 | -4.5 pts | 9.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,615 | 50.6% | 2.3 pts (1,462 votes) | 64,510 | +2.8 pts | 9.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,615 | 53.3% | 8.0 pts (4,909 votes) | 61,140 | -5.8 pts | 10.0 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 | 125,767 | 32.9% of population |
| 2004 | 129,855 | 38.2% of population |
| 2008 | 135,032 | 43.2% of population |
| 2012 | 137,985 | 42.1% of population |
| 2016 | 138,595 | 41.8% of population |
| 2020 | 136,814 | 47.2% of population |
| 2024 | 138,049 | 44.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Florence shifted 7.8 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
Florence 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 Florence voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Florence 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 Florence?
Florence's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 0.6 points (347 votes) out of 58,122 total votes cast.
Has Florence ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Florence has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Florence?
The widest margin on record for Florence was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 16.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Florence relative to its population?
In 2024, 61,140 votes were recorded in Florence against a total population of 138,049 (44.3% 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 Florence a presidential bellwether county?
Florence 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%).