Dyer, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Dyer, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.0 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 | 6,282 | 53.1% | 7.2 pts (857 votes) | 11,841 | — | 3.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,447 | 61.2% | 22.9 pts (3,160 votes) | 13,809 | -15.7 pts | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,859 | 68.2% | 37.7 pts (5,448 votes) | 14,450 | -15.2 pts | 22.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,921 | 71.9% | 44.7 pts (6,164 votes) | 13,800 | -6.9 pts | 24.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,180 | 76.3% | 55.2 pts (7,364 votes) | 13,336 | -11.6 pts | 29.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,768 | 78.0% | 57.1 pts (8,610 votes) | 15,079 | -1.0 pts | 34.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,603 | 80.6% | 61.8 pts (8,896 votes) | 14,394 | -4.5 pts | 32.0 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 | 37,325 | 31.7% of population |
| 2004 | 37,520 | 36.8% of population |
| 2008 | 38,149 | 37.9% of population |
| 2012 | 38,188 | 36.1% of population |
| 2016 | 37,542 | 35.5% of population |
| 2020 | 36,709 | 41.1% of population |
| 2024 | 36,403 | 39.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Dyer shifted 54.8 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
Dyer 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 Dyer voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Dyer 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 Dyer?
Dyer's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 7.3 points (857 votes) out of 11,841 total votes cast.
Has Dyer ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Dyer has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Dyer?
The widest margin on record for Dyer was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Dyer relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,394 votes were recorded in Dyer against a total population of 36,403 (39.5% 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 Dyer a presidential bellwether county?
Dyer 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%).