Spartanburg, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Spartanburg, South Carolina has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 15.9 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 | 52,114 | 62.4% | 27.0 pts (22,555 votes) | 83,553 | — | 11.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 62,004 | 64.1% | 29.3 pts (28,371 votes) | 96,758 | -2.0 pts | 12.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 65,042 | 60.0% | 21.6 pts (23,410 votes) | 108,328 | +7.7 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 66,969 | 60.9% | 23.2 pts (25,508 votes) | 109,906 | -1.6 pts | 12.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 76,277 | 63.0% | 30.0 pts (36,280 votes) | 121,090 | -7.7 pts | 16.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 93,560 | 62.9% | 27.3 pts (40,634 votes) | 148,655 | +3.5 pts | 15.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 103,032 | 66.2% | 33.6 pts (52,322 votes) | 155,597 | -6.3 pts | 15.9 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 | 254,443 | 32.8% of population |
| 2004 | 261,828 | 37.0% of population |
| 2008 | 279,673 | 38.7% of population |
| 2012 | 288,176 | 38.1% of population |
| 2016 | 300,867 | 40.2% of population |
| 2020 | 329,405 | 45.1% of population |
| 2024 | 369,256 | 42.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Spartanburg shifted 6.4 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
Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg?
Spartanburg's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 21.9 points (23,410 votes) out of 108,328 total votes cast.
Has Spartanburg ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Spartanburg has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Spartanburg?
The widest margin on record for Spartanburg was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 34.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Spartanburg relative to its population?
In 2024, 155,597 votes were recorded in Spartanburg against a total population of 369,256 (42.1% 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 Spartanburg a presidential bellwether county?
Spartanburg 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%).