Macon, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Macon, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.9 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 | 3,366 | 51.9% | 4.7 pts (307 votes) | 6,491 | — | 0.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,670 | 62.8% | 26.0 pts (1,931 votes) | 7,434 | -21.3 pts | 11.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,145 | 69.9% | 41.9 pts (3,085 votes) | 7,360 | -16.8 pts | 27.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,260 | 76.2% | 53.7 pts (3,708 votes) | 6,905 | -11.6 pts | 33.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,263 | 83.5% | 69.2 pts (5,191 votes) | 7,504 | -16.3 pts | 43.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,096 | 85.3% | 71.6 pts (6,789 votes) | 9,487 | -1.4 pts | 48.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,958 | 86.7% | 74.3 pts (7,681 votes) | 10,333 | -2.8 pts | 44.9 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 | 20,472 | 31.7% of population |
| 2004 | 21,148 | 35.2% of population |
| 2008 | 22,017 | 33.4% of population |
| 2012 | 22,488 | 30.7% of population |
| 2016 | 23,340 | 32.2% of population |
| 2020 | 25,269 | 37.5% of population |
| 2024 | 27,189 | 38.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Macon shifted 70.3 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
Macon 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 Macon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Macon 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 Macon?
Macon's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.8 points (307 votes) out of 6,491 total votes cast.
Has Macon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Macon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Macon?
The widest margin on record for Macon was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 75.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Macon relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,333 votes were recorded in Macon against a total population of 27,189 (38.0% 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 Macon a presidential bellwether county?
Macon 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%).