Robertson, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Robertson, Tennessee has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 21.3 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 | 10,249 | 50.8% | 2.8 pts (574 votes) | 20,164 | — | 6.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 15,329 | 60.5% | 21.6 pts (5,466 votes) | 25,319 | -24.6 pts | 7.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,903 | 64.8% | 31.1 pts (8,585 votes) | 27,614 | -9.8 pts | 16.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 17,643 | 67.1% | 35.6 pts (9,353 votes) | 26,289 | -4.5 pts | 15.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 19,410 | 71.6% | 47.1 pts (12,773 votes) | 27,113 | -13.0 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 24,536 | 72.8% | 47.0 pts (15,844 votes) | 33,717 | +1.4 pts | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 26,260 | 74.9% | 50.8 pts (17,832 votes) | 35,070 | -3.7 pts | 21.3 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 | 54,795 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 58,618 | 43.2% of population |
| 2008 | 64,780 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 66,798 | 39.4% of population |
| 2016 | 69,393 | 39.1% of population |
| 2020 | 72,962 | 46.2% of population |
| 2024 | 78,459 | 44.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Robertson shifted 54.3 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
Robertson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Robertson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Robertson has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Robertson?
Robertson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 2.9 points (574 votes) out of 20,164 total votes cast.
Has Robertson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Robertson changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Robertson?
The widest margin on record for Robertson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 51.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Robertson relative to its population?
In 2024, 35,070 votes were recorded in Robertson against a total population of 78,459 (44.7% 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 Robertson a presidential bellwether county?
Robertson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Tennessee's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).