Humphreys, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Humphreys, Tennessee has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 26.6 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 | 4,205 | 62.9% | 27.2 pts (1,818 votes) | 6,681 | — | 31.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,485 | 57.6% | 15.7 pts (1,224 votes) | 7,793 | -11.8 pts | 30.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,818 | 50.4% | 2.9 pts (218 votes) | 7,580 | -18.7 pts | 12.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,833 | 55.9% | 13.5 pts (928 votes) | 6,863 | -10.8 pts | 6.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,930 | 68.9% | 41.4 pts (2,963 votes) | 7,153 | -29.2 pts | 15.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,120 | 74.3% | 49.8 pts (4,103 votes) | 8,236 | -7.5 pts | 26.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,400 | 77.4% | 56.1 pts (4,633 votes) | 8,264 | -6.3 pts | 26.6 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 | 17,920 | 37.3% of population |
| 2004 | 17,918 | 43.5% of population |
| 2008 | 18,411 | 41.2% of population |
| 2012 | 18,287 | 37.5% of population |
| 2016 | 18,383 | 38.9% of population |
| 2020 | 18,996 | 43.4% of population |
| 2024 | 19,554 | 42.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Humphreys shifted 84.3 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
Humphreys has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Humphreys voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Humphreys has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Humphreys?
Humphreys's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 2.9 points (218 votes) out of 7,580 total votes cast.
Has Humphreys ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Humphreys changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Humphreys?
The widest margin on record for Humphreys was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 56.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Humphreys relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,264 votes were recorded in Humphreys against a total population of 19,554 (42.3% 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 Humphreys a presidential bellwether county?
Humphreys has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).