Benton, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Benton, Tennessee has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 33.3 pts more Rep. than Tennessee overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,700 | 58.6% | 19.3 pts (1,216 votes) | 6,311 | — | 23.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,869 | 54.6% | 10.0 pts (708 votes) | 7,090 | -9.6 pts | 24.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,696 | 57.0% | 16.2 pts (1,051 votes) | 6,479 | -26.6 pts | 1.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,850 | 61.8% | 25.6 pts (1,592 votes) | 6,226 | -9.5 pts | 5.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,716 | 74.5% | 51.2 pts (3,242 votes) | 6,328 | -26.3 pts | 25.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,668 | 78.1% | 57.0 pts (4,139 votes) | 7,260 | -5.1 pts | 33.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,886 | 81.1% | 62.9 pts (4,569 votes) | 7,260 | -5.9 pts | 33.3 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 | 16,537 | 38.2% of population |
| 2004 | 16,517 | 42.9% of population |
| 2008 | 16,431 | 39.4% of population |
| 2012 | 16,445 | 37.9% of population |
| 2016 | 16,082 | 39.3% of population |
| 2020 | 15,853 | 45.8% of population |
| 2024 | 16,173 | 44.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Benton shifted 83.1 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
Benton has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Benton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Benton has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Benton?
Benton's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 10.1 points (708 votes) out of 7,090 total votes cast.
Has Benton ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Benton changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Benton?
The widest margin on record for Benton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 63.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Benton relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,260 votes were recorded in Benton against a total population of 16,173 (44.9% 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 Benton a presidential bellwether county?
Benton has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).