Hawkins, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Hawkins, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 39.3 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 | 10,071 | 58.9% | 19.4 pts (3,318 votes) | 17,098 | — | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,445 | 66.5% | 33.4 pts (6,762 votes) | 20,230 | -13.9 pts | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 14,756 | 70.1% | 41.9 pts (8,826 votes) | 21,040 | -9.1 pts | 27.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 14,382 | 72.6% | 46.9 pts (9,294 votes) | 19,797 | -5.1 pts | 27.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 16,648 | 80.1% | 63.3 pts (13,141 votes) | 20,774 | -17.5 pts | 38.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,405 | 82.2% | 65.8 pts (16,322 votes) | 24,824 | -1.5 pts | 43.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,066 | 84.0% | 68.8 pts (18,079 votes) | 26,266 | -2.7 pts | 39.3 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 | 53,669 | 31.9% of population |
| 2004 | 55,029 | 36.8% of population |
| 2008 | 56,698 | 37.1% of population |
| 2012 | 56,560 | 35.0% of population |
| 2016 | 56,565 | 36.7% of population |
| 2020 | 56,721 | 43.8% of population |
| 2024 | 59,371 | 44.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hawkins shifted 49.7 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
Hawkins 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 Hawkins voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hawkins 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 Hawkins?
Hawkins's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 19.7 points (3,318 votes) out of 17,098 total votes cast.
Has Hawkins ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hawkins has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hawkins?
The widest margin on record for Hawkins was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 69.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Hawkins relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,266 votes were recorded in Hawkins against a total population of 59,371 (44.2% 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 Hawkins a presidential bellwether county?
Hawkins 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%).