Overton, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Overton, 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 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,507 | 60.1% | 21.8 pts (1,632 votes) | 7,496 | — | 26.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,518 | 53.1% | 6.8 pts (577 votes) | 8,510 | -15.3 pts | 21.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,497 | 55.6% | 13.3 pts (1,078 votes) | 8,092 | -20.4 pts | 1.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,775 | 62.3% | 25.7 pts (1,970 votes) | 7,664 | -12.4 pts | 5.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,059 | 73.6% | 50.0 pts (4,114 votes) | 8,229 | -25.4 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,918 | 78.9% | 58.6 pts (5,885 votes) | 10,037 | -7.7 pts | 35.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,042 | 81.7% | 64.2 pts (7,111 votes) | 11,069 | -5.7 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 | 20,192 | 37.1% of population |
| 2004 | 20,791 | 40.9% of population |
| 2008 | 21,756 | 37.2% of population |
| 2012 | 22,164 | 34.6% of population |
| 2016 | 21,964 | 37.5% of population |
| 2020 | 22,587 | 44.4% of population |
| 2024 | 23,551 | 47.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Overton shifted 86.9 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
Overton 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 Overton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Overton 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 Overton?
Overton's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 6.8 points (577 votes) out of 8,510 total votes cast.
Has Overton ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Overton 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 Overton?
The widest margin on record for Overton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Overton relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,069 votes were recorded in Overton against a total population of 23,551 (47.0% 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 Overton a presidential bellwether county?
Overton 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%).