McCormick, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
McCormick, South Carolina has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 0.8 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 | 1,896 | 51.8% | 5.2 pts (192 votes) | 3,661 | — | 21.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,648 | 51.7% | 4.9 pts (252 votes) | 5,122 | -0.3 pts | 22.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,755 | 52.7% | 6.1 pts (318 votes) | 5,232 | +1.1 pts | 15.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,653 | 51.4% | 3.6 pts (186 votes) | 5,160 | -2.5 pts | 14.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,652 | 50.8% | 3.3 pts (173 votes) | 5,216 | -7.0 pts | 11.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,958 | 51.9% | 4.8 pts (271 votes) | 5,697 | -1.4 pts | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,565 | 57.9% | 17.1 pts (1,052 votes) | 6,153 | -12.5 pts | 0.8 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 | 9,957 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 9,982 | 51.3% of population |
| 2008 | 10,224 | 51.2% of population |
| 2012 | 9,921 | 52.0% of population |
| 2016 | 9,572 | 54.5% of population |
| 2020 | 9,522 | 59.8% of population |
| 2024 | 9,983 | 61.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McCormick shifted 22.6 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
McCormick has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has McCormick voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McCormick has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in McCormick?
McCormick's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 3.4 points (173 votes) out of 5,216 total votes cast.
Has McCormick ever flipped between parties?
Yes. McCormick changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McCormick?
The widest margin on record for McCormick was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 17.3 points.
How many votes were cast in McCormick relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,153 votes were recorded in McCormick against a total population of 9,983 (61.6% 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 McCormick a presidential bellwether county?
McCormick has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and South Carolina's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).