Smith, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Smith, 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 35.4 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 | 4,884 | 66.5% | 34.0 pts (2,500 votes) | 7,348 | — | 38.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,038 | 51.6% | 3.8 pts (300 votes) | 7,821 | -30.5 pts | 18.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,563 | 58.9% | 20.3 pts (1,571 votes) | 7,741 | -24.7 pts | 5.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,495 | 63.4% | 28.6 pts (2,025 votes) | 7,087 | -8.3 pts | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,494 | 73.9% | 51.2 pts (3,805 votes) | 7,436 | -23.9 pts | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,136 | 78.8% | 58.9 pts (5,334 votes) | 9,051 | -6.7 pts | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,655 | 82.0% | 64.9 pts (6,060 votes) | 9,336 | -5.8 pts | 35.4 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 | 17,784 | 41.3% of population |
| 2004 | 18,302 | 42.7% of population |
| 2008 | 19,179 | 40.4% of population |
| 2012 | 19,179 | 37.0% of population |
| 2016 | 19,526 | 38.1% of population |
| 2020 | 19,966 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 20,783 | 44.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Smith shifted 99.9 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
Smith 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 Smith voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Smith 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 Smith?
Smith's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 3.9 points (300 votes) out of 7,821 total votes cast.
Has Smith ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Smith 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 Smith?
The widest margin on record for Smith was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 65.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Smith relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,336 votes were recorded in Smith against a total population of 20,783 (44.9% 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 Smith a presidential bellwether county?
Smith 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%).