Claiborne, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Claiborne, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.5 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 | 5,023 | 55.8% | 13.1 pts (1,182 votes) | 9,000 | — | 9.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,447 | 61.2% | 22.9 pts (2,414 votes) | 10,538 | -9.7 pts | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,175 | 68.9% | 39.3 pts (4,097 votes) | 10,420 | -16.9 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,617 | 74.8% | 50.9 pts (5,184 votes) | 10,178 | -11.6 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,602 | 80.1% | 63.0 pts (6,770 votes) | 10,740 | -13.3 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,604 | 81.9% | 64.9 pts (8,402 votes) | 12,945 | -0.7 pts | 42.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,463 | 84.7% | 70.1 pts (9,492 votes) | 13,534 | -5.0 pts | 40.5 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 | 29,930 | 30.1% of population |
| 2004 | 30,830 | 34.2% of population |
| 2008 | 32,006 | 32.6% of population |
| 2012 | 31,763 | 32.0% of population |
| 2016 | 31,634 | 34.0% of population |
| 2020 | 32,066 | 40.4% of population |
| 2024 | 33,070 | 40.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Claiborne shifted 57.3 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
Claiborne 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 Claiborne voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Claiborne 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 Claiborne?
Claiborne's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 13.3 points (1,182 votes) out of 9,000 total votes cast.
Has Claiborne ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Claiborne has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Claiborne?
The widest margin on record for Claiborne was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 70.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Claiborne relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,534 votes were recorded in Claiborne against a total population of 33,070 (40.9% 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 Claiborne a presidential bellwether county?
Claiborne 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%).