Lee, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Lee, South Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.9 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 | 3,899 | 58.7% | 18.4 pts (1,224 votes) | 6,642 | — | 34.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,960 | 62.8% | 26.1 pts (2,059 votes) | 7,898 | +7.6 pts | 43.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,960 | 65.1% | 31.5 pts (2,886 votes) | 9,153 | +5.8 pts | 41.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,977 | 67.1% | 35.3 pts (3,145 votes) | 8,907 | +3.8 pts | 46.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,199 | 63.7% | 29.4 pts (2,396 votes) | 8,156 | -5.8 pts | 44.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 5,329 | 63.2% | 27.5 pts (2,321 votes) | 8,431 | -2.1 pts | 39.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 4,505 | 55.8% | 17.7 pts (1,427 votes) | 8,076 | -9.0 pts | 36.9 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 | 20,088 | 33.1% of population |
| 2004 | 20,157 | 39.2% of population |
| 2008 | 19,697 | 46.5% of population |
| 2012 | 18,632 | 47.8% of population |
| 2016 | 17,506 | 46.6% of population |
| 2020 | 16,546 | 51.0% of population |
| 2024 | 15,958 | 50.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lee 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
Lee 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 Lee voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lee 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 Lee?
Lee's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 18.6 points (1,224 votes) out of 6,642 total votes cast.
Has Lee ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lee has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lee?
The widest margin on record for Lee was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 35.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Lee relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,076 votes were recorded in Lee against a total population of 15,958 (50.6% 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 Lee a presidential bellwether county?
Lee 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%).