Rhea, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Rhea, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 37.5 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 | 5,900 | 60.4% | 22.3 pts (2,178 votes) | 9,772 | — | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,288 | 66.0% | 32.8 pts (3,625 votes) | 11,037 | -10.5 pts | 18.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,042 | 72.4% | 46.2 pts (5,135 votes) | 11,106 | -13.8 pts | 31.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,802 | 73.7% | 48.9 pts (5,174 votes) | 10,590 | -2.7 pts | 28.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,660 | 78.3% | 60.7 pts (6,718 votes) | 11,062 | -13.8 pts | 36.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,050 | 81.0% | 63.7 pts (8,681 votes) | 13,637 | -1.3 pts | 41.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,974 | 82.9% | 66.9 pts (9,662 votes) | 14,444 | -2.9 pts | 37.5 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 | 28,428 | 34.4% of population |
| 2004 | 29,469 | 37.5% of population |
| 2008 | 31,308 | 35.5% of population |
| 2012 | 32,367 | 32.7% of population |
| 2016 | 32,474 | 34.1% of population |
| 2020 | 33,287 | 41.0% of population |
| 2024 | 34,759 | 41.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rhea shifted 45.0 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
Rhea 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 Rhea voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rhea 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 Rhea?
Rhea's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 22.6 points (2,178 votes) out of 9,772 total votes cast.
Has Rhea ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rhea has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rhea?
The widest margin on record for Rhea was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 67.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Rhea relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,444 votes were recorded in Rhea against a total population of 34,759 (41.6% 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 Rhea a presidential bellwether county?
Rhea 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%).