Jefferson, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Jefferson, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.7 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 | 8,657 | 61.5% | 24.4 pts (3,431 votes) | 14,087 | — | 20.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,617 | 67.5% | 35.7 pts (6,148 votes) | 17,207 | -11.3 pts | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,092 | 70.6% | 42.7 pts (7,914 votes) | 18,532 | -7.3 pts | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,038 | 74.3% | 50.2 pts (8,806 votes) | 17,559 | -7.7 pts | 30.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,776 | 77.5% | 59.2 pts (11,282 votes) | 19,072 | -10.8 pts | 34.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,651 | 79.0% | 59.3 pts (13,997 votes) | 23,616 | +1.7 pts | 36.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,068 | 81.6% | 64.2 pts (16,565 votes) | 25,815 | -4.7 pts | 34.7 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 | 44,566 | 31.6% of population |
| 2004 | 47,200 | 36.5% of population |
| 2008 | 51,014 | 36.3% of population |
| 2012 | 52,300 | 33.6% of population |
| 2016 | 53,148 | 35.9% of population |
| 2020 | 54,917 | 43.0% of population |
| 2024 | 59,217 | 43.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jefferson shifted 40.1 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
Jefferson 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 Jefferson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
Jefferson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 24.7 points (3,431 votes) out of 14,087 total votes cast.
Has Jefferson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jefferson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jefferson?
The widest margin on record for Jefferson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Jefferson relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,815 votes were recorded in Jefferson against a total population of 59,217 (43.6% 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 Jefferson a presidential bellwether county?
Jefferson 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%).