DeKalb, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
DeKalb, 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 33.2 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 | 3,765 | 60.1% | 21.6 pts (1,354 votes) | 6,265 | — | 25.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,685 | 51.4% | 3.3 pts (240 votes) | 7,173 | -25.3 pts | 11.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,085 | 57.8% | 17.7 pts (1,253 votes) | 7,065 | -14.7 pts | 2.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,143 | 64.5% | 30.7 pts (1,969 votes) | 6,422 | -13.1 pts | 10.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,171 | 74.3% | 51.8 pts (3,602 votes) | 6,955 | -22.3 pts | 26.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,672 | 78.4% | 57.8 pts (4,922 votes) | 8,513 | -5.0 pts | 34.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,599 | 80.9% | 62.7 pts (5,893 votes) | 9,396 | -4.9 pts | 33.2 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 | 17,443 | 35.9% of population |
| 2004 | 18,051 | 39.7% of population |
| 2008 | 18,693 | 37.8% of population |
| 2012 | 18,869 | 34.0% of population |
| 2016 | 19,444 | 35.8% of population |
| 2020 | 20,191 | 42.2% of population |
| 2024 | 21,747 | 43.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in DeKalb shifted 85.3 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
DeKalb 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 DeKalb voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
DeKalb's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 3.4 points (240 votes) out of 7,173 total votes cast.
Has DeKalb ever flipped between parties?
Yes. DeKalb 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 DeKalb?
The widest margin on record for DeKalb was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 63.3 points.
How many votes were cast in DeKalb relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,396 votes were recorded in DeKalb against a total population of 21,747 (43.2% 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 DeKalb a presidential bellwether county?
DeKalb 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%).