Unicoi, Tennessee — Presidential Election Results
Unicoi, Tennessee has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.5 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 | 3,780 | 58.8% | 18.9 pts (1,214 votes) | 6,429 | — | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,026 | 67.4% | 35.6 pts (2,654 votes) | 7,457 | -16.7 pts | 21.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,011 | 69.4% | 40.2 pts (2,904 votes) | 7,223 | -4.9 pts | 25.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,032 | 71.0% | 44.0 pts (3,119 votes) | 7,086 | -4.1 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,671 | 78.8% | 61.3 pts (4,409 votes) | 7,195 | -18.7 pts | 36.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,599 | 79.4% | 60.0 pts (4,984 votes) | 8,307 | +2.9 pts | 37.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,876 | 80.5% | 62.0 pts (5,298 votes) | 8,541 | -2.0 pts | 32.5 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 | 17,686 | 36.4% of population |
| 2004 | 17,936 | 41.6% of population |
| 2008 | 18,291 | 39.5% of population |
| 2012 | 18,253 | 38.8% of population |
| 2016 | 17,737 | 40.6% of population |
| 2020 | 17,873 | 46.5% of population |
| 2024 | 17,872 | 47.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Unicoi shifted 43.5 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
Unicoi 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 Unicoi voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Unicoi 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 Unicoi?
Unicoi's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 19.1 points (1,214 votes) out of 6,429 total votes cast.
Has Unicoi ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Unicoi has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Unicoi?
The widest margin on record for Unicoi was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 63.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Unicoi relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,541 votes were recorded in Unicoi against a total population of 17,872 (47.8% 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 Unicoi a presidential bellwether county?
Unicoi 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%).