Georgetown, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Georgetown, 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 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 | 10,535 | 51.8% | 5.4 pts (1,090 votes) | 20,351 | — | 10.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,606 | 53.4% | 8.5 pts (2,004 votes) | 23,593 | -3.2 pts | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,790 | 52.1% | 5.3 pts (1,591 votes) | 30,290 | +3.3 pts | 3.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 16,526 | 53.4% | 7.6 pts (2,363 votes) | 30,965 | -2.4 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 17,389 | 54.9% | 12.9 pts (4,079 votes) | 31,657 | -5.6 pts | 1.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,487 | 55.9% | 12.7 pts (4,665 votes) | 36,668 | +0.4 pts | 1.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,326 | 59.1% | 19.5 pts (7,361 votes) | 37,754 | -6.9 pts | 1.6 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 | 56,080 | 36.3% of population |
| 2004 | 59,176 | 39.9% of population |
| 2008 | 60,621 | 50.0% of population |
| 2012 | 60,232 | 51.4% of population |
| 2016 | 61,565 | 51.4% of population |
| 2020 | 63,517 | 57.7% of population |
| 2024 | 66,035 | 57.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Georgetown shifted 14.3 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
Georgetown 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 Georgetown voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Georgetown 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 Georgetown?
Georgetown's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 5.3 points (1,591 votes) out of 30,290 total votes cast.
Has Georgetown ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Georgetown has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Georgetown?
The widest margin on record for Georgetown was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 19.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Georgetown relative to its population?
In 2024, 37,754 votes were recorded in Georgetown against a total population of 66,035 (57.2% 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 Georgetown a presidential bellwether county?
Georgetown 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%).