Williamsburg, South Carolina — Presidential Election Results
Williamsburg, South Carolina has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.1 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 | 6,723 | 59.3% | 19.4 pts (2,199 votes) | 11,331 | — | 35.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 9,044 | 65.0% | 30.5 pts (4,249 votes) | 13,918 | +11.2 pts | 48.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,279 | 68.6% | 38.2 pts (6,275 votes) | 16,443 | +7.8 pts | 47.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,335 | 69.5% | 39.9 pts (6,511 votes) | 16,304 | +1.8 pts | 50.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 9,953 | 66.1% | 33.8 pts (5,089 votes) | 15,054 | -5.9 pts | 49.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 10,289 | 64.4% | 29.8 pts (4,757 votes) | 15,985 | -4.3 pts | 41.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 8,634 | 60.3% | 21.7 pts (3,110 votes) | 14,330 | -8.1 pts | 40.1 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 | 37,145 | 30.5% of population |
| 2004 | 35,561 | 39.1% of population |
| 2008 | 35,090 | 46.9% of population |
| 2012 | 33,561 | 48.6% of population |
| 2016 | 31,912 | 47.2% of population |
| 2020 | 30,921 | 51.7% of population |
| 2024 | 29,865 | 48.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Williamsburg shifted 2.4 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
Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg?
Williamsburg's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 19.6 points (2,199 votes) out of 11,331 total votes cast.
Has Williamsburg ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Williamsburg has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Williamsburg?
The widest margin on record for Williamsburg was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 40.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Williamsburg relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,330 votes were recorded in Williamsburg against a total population of 29,865 (48.0% 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 Williamsburg a presidential bellwether county?
Williamsburg 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%).