Tipton, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Tipton, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.2 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 | 10,070 | 60.8% | 22.8 pts (3,770 votes) | 16,552 | — | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,178 | 65.4% | 31.4 pts (6,799 votes) | 21,677 | -8.5 pts | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,165 | 67.8% | 36.5 pts (9,234 votes) | 25,316 | -5.3 pts | 21.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 16,672 | 69.2% | 39.6 pts (9,539 votes) | 24,081 | -3.3 pts | 19.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 16,910 | 72.0% | 47.4 pts (11,125 votes) | 23,481 | -8.9 pts | 21.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,070 | 73.5% | 48.5 pts (13,233 votes) | 27,308 | -0.2 pts | 25.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,303 | 75.9% | 52.8 pts (14,125 votes) | 26,733 | -4.2 pts | 23.2 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 | 51,577 | 32.1% of population |
| 2004 | 54,581 | 39.7% of population |
| 2008 | 60,128 | 42.1% of population |
| 2012 | 61,524 | 39.1% of population |
| 2016 | 61,223 | 38.4% of population |
| 2020 | 61,047 | 44.7% of population |
| 2024 | 62,187 | 43.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Tipton shifted 30.3 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
Tipton 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 Tipton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Tipton 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 Tipton?
Tipton's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 23.0 points (3,770 votes) out of 16,552 total votes cast.
Has Tipton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Tipton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Tipton?
The widest margin on record for Tipton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 53.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Tipton relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,733 votes were recorded in Tipton against a total population of 62,187 (43.0% 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 Tipton a presidential bellwether county?
Tipton 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%).