Decatur, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Decatur, 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 39.6 pts more Rep. than Tennessee overall.
Jump to year: 2000 · 2004 · 2008 · 2012 · 2016 · 2020 · 2024
Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,278 | 52.1% | 5.3 pts (232 votes) | 4,370 | — | 9.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,566 | 52.6% | 6.1 pts (298 votes) | 4,879 | -11.5 pts | 8.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,101 | 65.1% | 32.2 pts (1,535 votes) | 4,763 | -26.7 pts | 17.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,874 | 67.6% | 37.0 pts (1,571 votes) | 4,251 | -4.7 pts | 16.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,588 | 78.1% | 58.7 pts (2,694 votes) | 4,592 | -22.5 pts | 32.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,229 | 80.7% | 63.4 pts (3,325 votes) | 5,241 | -4.7 pts | 41.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,596 | 84.1% | 69.1 pts (3,777 votes) | 5,466 | -5.0 pts | 39.6 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 | 11,687 | 37.4% of population |
| 2004 | 11,655 | 41.9% of population |
| 2008 | 11,769 | 40.5% of population |
| 2012 | 11,634 | 36.5% of population |
| 2016 | 11,735 | 39.1% of population |
| 2020 | 11,433 | 45.8% of population |
| 2024 | 11,800 | 46.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Decatur shifted 75.1 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
Decatur 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.
Related Pages
Other Tennessee Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Decatur voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Decatur 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 Decatur?
Decatur's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 5.4 points (232 votes) out of 4,370 total votes cast.
Has Decatur ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Decatur 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 Decatur?
The widest margin on record for Decatur was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 69.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Decatur relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,466 votes were recorded in Decatur against a total population of 11,800 (46.3% 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 Decatur a presidential bellwether county?
Decatur 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%).