Chester, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Chester, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.5 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,487 | 60.9% | 22.6 pts (1,295 votes) | 5,728 | — | 18.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,086 | 64.9% | 30.2 pts (1,904 votes) | 6,297 | -7.6 pts | 15.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,587 | 71.0% | 43.2 pts (2,790 votes) | 6,459 | -13.3 pts | 28.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,684 | 73.1% | 47.7 pts (3,060 votes) | 6,410 | -4.8 pts | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,081 | 78.1% | 59.0 pts (3,838 votes) | 6,507 | -12.2 pts | 33.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,952 | 78.5% | 59.9 pts (4,540 votes) | 7,584 | -1.0 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,206 | 81.9% | 64.9 pts (4,920 votes) | 7,577 | -4.0 pts | 35.5 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 | 15,549 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 16,225 | 38.8% of population |
| 2008 | 16,840 | 38.4% of population |
| 2012 | 17,076 | 37.5% of population |
| 2016 | 17,130 | 38.0% of population |
| 2020 | 17,385 | 43.6% of population |
| 2024 | 17,876 | 42.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Chester shifted 42.9 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
Chester has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Tennessee'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 Chester voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Chester 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 Chester?
Chester's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 22.8 points (1,295 votes) out of 5,728 total votes cast.
Has Chester ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Chester has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Chester?
The widest margin on record for Chester was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 65.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Chester relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,577 votes were recorded in Chester against a total population of 17,876 (42.4% 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 Chester a presidential bellwether county?
Chester has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).