Campbell, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Campbell, Tennessee has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 40.0 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 | 6,492 | 52.3% | 5.7 pts (708 votes) | 12,421 | — | 9.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,859 | 55.7% | 12.0 pts (1,696 votes) | 14,118 | -17.9 pts | 2.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,535 | 67.6% | 37.0 pts (4,668 votes) | 12,628 | -25.5 pts | 22.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,604 | 71.1% | 43.6 pts (5,276 votes) | 12,101 | -6.6 pts | 23.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,870 | 78.8% | 60.8 pts (7,622 votes) | 12,532 | -18.7 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,331 | 82.6% | 66.2 pts (9,890 votes) | 14,933 | -4.1 pts | 43.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,115 | 84.5% | 69.6 pts (10,810 votes) | 15,528 | -3.2 pts | 40.0 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 | 39,880 | 31.1% of population |
| 2004 | 40,371 | 35.0% of population |
| 2008 | 40,672 | 31.0% of population |
| 2012 | 40,532 | 29.9% of population |
| 2016 | 39,784 | 31.5% of population |
| 2020 | 39,306 | 38.0% of population |
| 2024 | 40,238 | 38.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Campbell shifted 75.9 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
Campbell has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Campbell voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Campbell has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Campbell?
Campbell's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 5.8 points (708 votes) out of 12,421 total votes cast.
Has Campbell ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Campbell changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Campbell?
The widest margin on record for Campbell was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 70.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Campbell relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,528 votes were recorded in Campbell against a total population of 40,238 (38.6% 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 Campbell a presidential bellwether county?
Campbell has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).