Pickett, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Pickett, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.6 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 | 1,281 | 57.2% | 15.3 pts (342 votes) | 2,239 | — | 11.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,600 | 60.5% | 21.4 pts (567 votes) | 2,645 | -6.1 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,786 | 66.9% | 34.9 pts (932 votes) | 2,671 | -13.8 pts | 20.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,712 | 69.8% | 40.8 pts (1,000 votes) | 2,453 | -6.0 pts | 20.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,021 | 77.3% | 56.8 pts (1,485 votes) | 2,615 | -16.8 pts | 30.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,381 | 81.2% | 63.3 pts (1,856 votes) | 2,931 | -5.8 pts | 40.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,441 | 82.6% | 66.1 pts (1,954 votes) | 2,954 | -2.9 pts | 36.6 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 | 4,933 | 45.4% of population |
| 2004 | 4,984 | 53.1% of population |
| 2008 | 5,122 | 52.1% of population |
| 2012 | 5,048 | 48.6% of population |
| 2016 | 5,091 | 51.4% of population |
| 2020 | 4,999 | 58.6% of population |
| 2024 | 5,108 | 57.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pickett shifted 51.3 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
Pickett 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 Pickett voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pickett 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 Pickett?
Pickett's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 15.4 points (342 votes) out of 2,239 total votes cast.
Has Pickett ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pickett has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pickett?
The widest margin on record for Pickett was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Pickett relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,954 votes were recorded in Pickett against a total population of 5,108 (57.8% 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 Pickett a presidential bellwether county?
Pickett 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%).