Obion, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Obion, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.2 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,168 | 49.6% | 0.9 pts (112 votes) | 12,440 | — | 3.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,859 | 58.1% | 17.1 pts (2,310 votes) | 13,535 | -16.3 pts | 2.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,873 | 66.3% | 34.1 pts (4,565 votes) | 13,392 | -17.4 pts | 19.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,814 | 71.7% | 44.7 pts (5,493 votes) | 12,297 | -10.6 pts | 24.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,526 | 77.8% | 58.0 pts (7,100 votes) | 12,249 | -14.1 pts | 32.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,790 | 79.8% | 60.7 pts (8,201 votes) | 13,521 | -1.9 pts | 37.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,596 | 82.1% | 64.9 pts (8,375 votes) | 12,900 | -4.0 pts | 35.2 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 | 32,507 | 38.3% of population |
| 2004 | 32,346 | 41.8% of population |
| 2008 | 31,971 | 41.9% of population |
| 2012 | 31,310 | 39.3% of population |
| 2016 | 30,547 | 40.1% of population |
| 2020 | 30,775 | 43.9% of population |
| 2024 | 30,261 | 42.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Obion shifted 64.4 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
Obion 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 Obion voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Obion 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 Obion?
Obion's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.9 points (112 votes) out of 12,440 total votes cast.
Has Obion ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Obion has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Obion?
The widest margin on record for Obion was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 65.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Obion relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,900 votes were recorded in Obion against a total population of 30,261 (42.6% 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 Obion a presidential bellwether county?
Obion 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%).