Loudon, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Loudon, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.5 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 | 10,266 | 62.6% | 26.6 pts (4,361 votes) | 16,406 | — | 23.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,041 | 70.7% | 42.0 pts (8,335 votes) | 19,862 | -15.2 pts | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 15,815 | 71.3% | 44.0 pts (9,757 votes) | 22,184 | -2.4 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 16,707 | 75.7% | 52.8 pts (11,649 votes) | 22,073 | -8.9 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 17,610 | 75.3% | 54.3 pts (12,691 votes) | 23,391 | -2.8 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,713 | 74.0% | 50.3 pts (14,765 votes) | 29,347 | +4.8 pts | 27.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,226 | 76.0% | 53.0 pts (17,601 votes) | 33,209 | -2.1 pts | 23.5 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 | 39,228 | 41.8% of population |
| 2004 | 42,679 | 46.5% of population |
| 2008 | 47,342 | 46.9% of population |
| 2012 | 49,823 | 44.3% of population |
| 2016 | 51,373 | 45.5% of population |
| 2020 | 55,136 | 53.2% of population |
| 2024 | 62,129 | 53.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Loudon shifted 26.6 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
Loudon 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 Loudon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Loudon 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 Loudon?
Loudon's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.0 points (4,361 votes) out of 16,406 total votes cast.
Has Loudon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Loudon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Loudon?
The widest margin on record for Loudon was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 56.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Loudon relative to its population?
In 2024, 33,209 votes were recorded in Loudon against a total population of 62,129 (53.5% 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 Loudon a presidential bellwether county?
Loudon 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%).