Stewart, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Stewart, 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 34.5 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,870 | 60.0% | 21.8 pts (1,044 votes) | 4,782 | — | 26.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,860 | 51.2% | 3.3 pts (185 votes) | 5,583 | -18.9 pts | 17.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,956 | 53.7% | 8.8 pts (486 votes) | 5,507 | -12.3 pts | 6.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,963 | 57.9% | 17.5 pts (894 votes) | 5,115 | -8.8 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,864 | 72.9% | 49.9 pts (2,642 votes) | 5,299 | -34.2 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,950 | 78.6% | 59.1 pts (3,718 votes) | 6,296 | -8.2 pts | 36.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,389 | 81.4% | 63.9 pts (4,229 votes) | 6,620 | -4.4 pts | 34.5 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 | 12,444 | 38.4% of population |
| 2004 | 12,644 | 44.2% of population |
| 2008 | 13,199 | 41.7% of population |
| 2012 | 13,309 | 38.4% of population |
| 2016 | 13,190 | 40.2% of population |
| 2020 | 13,709 | 45.9% of population |
| 2024 | 14,365 | 46.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Stewart shifted 86.8 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
Stewart 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 Stewart voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Stewart 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 Stewart?
Stewart's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 3.3 points (185 votes) out of 5,583 total votes cast.
Has Stewart ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Stewart 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 Stewart?
The widest margin on record for Stewart was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 64.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Stewart relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,620 votes were recorded in Stewart against a total population of 14,365 (46.1% 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 Stewart a presidential bellwether county?
Stewart 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%).