Haywood, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Haywood, Tennessee has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.5 pts more Dem. 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 | 3,887 | 60.0% | 20.6 pts (1,333 votes) | 6,478 | — | 24.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,359 | 57.8% | 16.1 pts (1,219 votes) | 7,548 | -4.4 pts | 30.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,893 | 60.3% | 21.3 pts (1,728 votes) | 8,121 | +5.2 pts | 36.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,569 | 60.4% | 21.3 pts (1,609 votes) | 7,569 | -0.1 pts | 42.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 3,711 | 54.3% | 10.2 pts (698 votes) | 6,834 | -11.0 pts | 37.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 4,012 | 53.9% | 9.0 pts (669 votes) | 7,439 | -1.3 pts | 32.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 3,311 | 49.8% | 0.4 pts (25 votes) | 6,652 | -8.7 pts | 30.5 pts more Dem. |
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 | 19,804 | 32.7% of population |
| 2004 | 19,573 | 38.6% of population |
| 2008 | 18,996 | 42.8% of population |
| 2012 | 18,276 | 41.4% of population |
| 2016 | 17,822 | 38.3% of population |
| 2020 | 17,825 | 41.7% of population |
| 2024 | 17,097 | 38.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Haywood shifted 20.3 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
Haywood has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Haywood voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Haywood has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Haywood?
Haywood's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 0.4 points (25 votes) out of 6,652 total votes cast.
Has Haywood ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Haywood has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Haywood?
The widest margin on record for Haywood was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 21.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Haywood relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,652 votes were recorded in Haywood against a total population of 17,097 (38.9% 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 Haywood a presidential bellwether county?
Haywood has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).