Hickman, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Hickman, 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 31.4 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 | 4,239 | 58.4% | 18.2 pts (1,325 votes) | 7,264 | — | 22.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,359 | 50.3% | 1.1 pts (98 votes) | 8,671 | -19.7 pts | 13.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,784 | 56.3% | 14.4 pts (1,221 votes) | 8,498 | -13.5 pts | 0.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,758 | 62.6% | 27.1 pts (2,060 votes) | 7,602 | -13.0 pts | 6.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,695 | 72.9% | 49.5 pts (3,871 votes) | 7,813 | -23.9 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,577 | 77.1% | 55.4 pts (5,447 votes) | 9,832 | -4.6 pts | 32.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,265 | 80.2% | 61.1 pts (6,297 votes) | 10,309 | -5.4 pts | 31.4 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 | 22,467 | 32.3% of population |
| 2004 | 23,676 | 36.6% of population |
| 2008 | 24,623 | 34.5% of population |
| 2012 | 24,192 | 31.4% of population |
| 2016 | 24,666 | 31.7% of population |
| 2020 | 24,970 | 39.4% of population |
| 2024 | 25,859 | 39.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hickman shifted 80.1 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
Hickman 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 Hickman voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hickman 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 Hickman?
Hickman's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.1 points (98 votes) out of 8,671 total votes cast.
Has Hickman ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Hickman 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 Hickman?
The widest margin on record for Hickman was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Hickman relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,309 votes were recorded in Hickman against a total population of 25,859 (39.9% 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 Hickman a presidential bellwether county?
Hickman 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%).