Hampton, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Hampton, South Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 24.6 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,896 | 63.1% | 27.0 pts (2,098 votes) | 7,759 | — | 43.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,832 | 60.3% | 21.6 pts (1,735 votes) | 8,016 | -5.4 pts | 39.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,816 | 62.2% | 25.4 pts (2,377 votes) | 9,350 | +3.8 pts | 34.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,834 | 63.4% | 27.4 pts (2,522 votes) | 9,206 | +1.9 pts | 38.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,170 | 58.7% | 19.1 pts (1,682 votes) | 8,806 | -8.1 pts | 34.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 5,323 | 57.2% | 15.2 pts (1,417 votes) | 9,305 | -4.1 pts | 27.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 4,328 | 52.6% | 6.4 pts (527 votes) | 8,233 | -8.9 pts | 24.6 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 | 21,344 | 36.4% of population |
| 2004 | 21,072 | 38.0% of population |
| 2008 | 21,212 | 44.1% of population |
| 2012 | 20,737 | 44.4% of population |
| 2016 | 19,789 | 44.5% of population |
| 2020 | 18,525 | 50.2% of population |
| 2024 | 18,172 | 45.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hampton shifted 20.8 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
Hampton 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 Hampton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hampton 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 Hampton?
Hampton's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 6.5 points (527 votes) out of 8,233 total votes cast.
Has Hampton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hampton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hampton?
The widest margin on record for Hampton was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 27.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Hampton relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,233 votes were recorded in Hampton against a total population of 18,172 (45.3% 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 Hampton a presidential bellwether county?
Hampton 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%).