Lauderdale, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Lauderdale, 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 7.2 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 | 4,224 | 55.4% | 11.7 pts (895 votes) | 7,618 | — | 15.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,473 | 51.5% | 3.6 pts (309 votes) | 8,681 | -8.3 pts | 18.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,933 | 52.8% | 6.5 pts (611 votes) | 9,338 | -10.2 pts | 8.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,616 | 53.1% | 7.0 pts (605 votes) | 8,689 | -0.4 pts | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,884 | 60.4% | 22.6 pts (1,828 votes) | 8,087 | -16.0 pts | 4.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,674 | 63.3% | 27.7 pts (2,481 votes) | 8,965 | -5.0 pts | 4.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,633 | 68.1% | 37.0 pts (3,062 votes) | 8,266 | -9.3 pts | 7.2 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 | 27,108 | 28.1% of population |
| 2004 | 27,318 | 31.8% of population |
| 2008 | 27,840 | 33.5% of population |
| 2012 | 27,694 | 31.4% of population |
| 2016 | 25,320 | 31.9% of population |
| 2020 | 25,125 | 35.7% of population |
| 2024 | 24,630 | 33.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lauderdale shifted 49.2 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
Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale?
Lauderdale's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 3.6 points (309 votes) out of 8,681 total votes cast.
Has Lauderdale ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale?
The widest margin on record for Lauderdale was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 37.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Lauderdale relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,266 votes were recorded in Lauderdale against a total population of 24,630 (33.6% 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 Lauderdale a presidential bellwether county?
Lauderdale 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%).