Greene, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Greene, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.4 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,540 | 60.2% | 22.2 pts (4,631 votes) | 20,816 | — | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 16,374 | 67.7% | 36.2 pts (8,749 votes) | 24,172 | -13.8 pts | 22.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,151 | 69.5% | 40.7 pts (10,041 votes) | 24,670 | -4.9 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 17,245 | 72.2% | 46.1 pts (11,020 votes) | 23,887 | -5.6 pts | 26.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,562 | 78.7% | 60.8 pts (14,346 votes) | 23,583 | -16.0 pts | 35.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,259 | 79.3% | 60.7 pts (17,060 votes) | 28,087 | +0.9 pts | 38.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,586 | 82.3% | 65.7 pts (20,441 votes) | 31,095 | -4.4 pts | 36.4 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 | 63,081 | 33.0% of population |
| 2004 | 65,364 | 37.0% of population |
| 2008 | 68,328 | 36.1% of population |
| 2012 | 68,760 | 34.7% of population |
| 2016 | 68,529 | 34.4% of population |
| 2020 | 70,348 | 39.9% of population |
| 2024 | 73,398 | 42.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Greene shifted 43.9 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
Greene 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 Greene voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Greene 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 Greene?
Greene's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 22.6 points (4,631 votes) out of 20,816 total votes cast.
Has Greene ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Greene has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Greene?
The widest margin on record for Greene was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Greene relative to its population?
In 2024, 31,095 votes were recorded in Greene against a total population of 73,398 (42.4% 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 Greene a presidential bellwether county?
Greene 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%).