Dickson, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Dickson, 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 22.4 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 | 8,332 | 53.6% | 8.5 pts (1,316 votes) | 15,556 | — | 12.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,557 | 54.7% | 10.2 pts (1,965 votes) | 19,283 | -18.8 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,677 | 59.8% | 21.4 pts (4,171 votes) | 19,519 | -11.5 pts | 6.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,296 | 63.3% | 28.4 pts (5,063 votes) | 17,835 | -7.1 pts | 8.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,233 | 70.8% | 45.5 pts (8,511 votes) | 18,699 | -18.5 pts | 20.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,643 | 72.5% | 47.4 pts (11,537 votes) | 24,323 | -1.2 pts | 24.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,002 | 75.4% | 51.9 pts (13,089 votes) | 25,204 | -4.0 pts | 22.4 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 | 43,362 | 35.9% of population |
| 2004 | 45,727 | 42.2% of population |
| 2008 | 48,929 | 39.9% of population |
| 2012 | 50,214 | 35.5% of population |
| 2016 | 51,900 | 36.0% of population |
| 2020 | 54,453 | 44.7% of population |
| 2024 | 57,641 | 43.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dickson shifted 61.1 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
Dickson 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 Dickson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dickson 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 Dickson?
Dickson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 8.6 points (1,316 votes) out of 15,556 total votes cast.
Has Dickson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Dickson 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 Dickson?
The widest margin on record for Dickson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Dickson relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,204 votes were recorded in Dickson against a total population of 57,641 (43.7% 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 Dickson a presidential bellwether county?
Dickson 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%).