Davidson, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Davidson, Tennessee has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 58.1 pts more Dem. 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 | 120,508 | 57.8% | 17.4 pts (36,391 votes) | 208,588 | — | 21.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 132,362 | 54.8% | 10.2 pts (24,744 votes) | 241,675 | -7.5 pts | 24.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 158,423 | 59.9% | 21.0 pts (55,508 votes) | 264,486 | +10.9 pts | 36.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 143,120 | 58.4% | 18.6 pts (45,498 votes) | 244,873 | -2.3 pts | 39.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 148,864 | 59.8% | 25.8 pts (64,314 votes) | 249,068 | +8.7 pts | 54.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 199,703 | 64.5% | 32.1 pts (99,485 votes) | 309,658 | +5.6 pts | 56.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 181,862 | 62.7% | 27.4 pts (79,606 votes) | 290,036 | -5.2 pts | 58.1 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 | 570,439 | 36.6% of population |
| 2004 | 583,013 | 41.5% of population |
| 2008 | 612,649 | 43.2% of population |
| 2012 | 649,344 | 37.7% of population |
| 2016 | 685,829 | 36.3% of population |
| 2020 | 716,095 | 43.2% of population |
| 2024 | 729,505 | 39.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Davidson shifted 10.2 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
Davidson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee'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 Davidson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Davidson 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 Davidson?
Davidson's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 10.3 points (24,744 votes) out of 241,675 total votes cast.
Has Davidson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Davidson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Davidson?
The widest margin on record for Davidson was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 33.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Davidson relative to its population?
In 2024, 290,036 votes were recorded in Davidson against a total population of 729,505 (39.8% 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 Davidson a presidential bellwether county?
Davidson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).