Lee County, Georgia: Deep Red Country
Georgia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+43.4
2024 Margin
D+1.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
33K
Population
Lee County, Georgia voted R+43.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 12,655 votes (71.38%). This represented a D+1.1% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+43.4
2020→2024 SwingD+1.1%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population33,163
Median Age
37.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$83,632(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
67.7%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.2%(US: 18.6%)
Black
22.2%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.7%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
73.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
7.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
9.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
6.0%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Evangelical
25.2%(+8.7 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
2.8%(-2.4 vs US)
Black Protestant
2.4%
Age Distribution
Median:37.0 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
25.9%↑
18-29
8.9%↓
30-44
20.3%
45-64
31.2%↑
65+
13.7%↓
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail Trade
10.7%Professional ServicesBelow avg
9.4%EducationBelow avg
7.1%ManufacturingBelow avg
7.0%Construction
6.3%HealthcareVery low
5.1%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debates
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.0%(4,957) | 71.4%(12,655) | R+43.4 | D+1.1 |
| 2020 | 27.3%(4,558) | 71.8%(12,007) | R+44.6 | D+7.9 |
| 2016 | 22.3%(3,170) | 74.7%(10,646) | R+52.5 | R+0.3 |
| 2012 | 23.4%(3,196) | 75.6%(10,314) | R+52.2 | R+0.0 |
| 2008 | 23.7%(3,100) | 75.8%(9,925) | R+52.1 | D+5.6 |
| 2004 | 20.9%(2,182) | 78.6%(8,201) | R+57.7 | R+7.8 |
| 2000 | 24.6%(1,936) | 74.5%(5,872) | R+49.9 | R+19.6 |
| 1996 | 30.8%(2,005) | 61.1%(3,983) | R+30.4 | R+9.2 |
| 1992 | 30.6%(1,811) | 51.8%(3,061) | R+21.2 | D+27.3 |
| 1988 | 25.6%(995) | 74.0%(2,875) | R+48.4 | R+8.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.9%(3,779) | 70.5%(9,535) | R+42.5 | D+2.4 |
| 2020 | 26.7%(4,424) | 71.6%(11,862) | R+44.9 | D+10.1 |
| 2016 | 21.3%(2,876) | 76.3%(10,305) | R+55.0 | R+4.5 |
| 2014 | 23.9%(2,134) | 74.4%(6,636) | R+50.5 | D+4.6 |
| 2010 | 21.4%(2,001) | 76.4%(7,160) | R+55.1 | R+3.0 |
| 2008 | 24.0%(1,724) | 76.0%(5,466) | R+52.0 | D+4.6 |
| 2004 | 21.1%(2,157) | 77.8%(7,932) | R+56.6 | R+20.3 |
| 2002 | 31.4%(1,982) | 67.8%(4,281) | R+36.4 | R+35.2 |
| 2000 | 47.8%(3,754) | 49.0%(3,846) | R+1.2 | D+40.0 |
| 1998 | 28.8%(1,526) | 70.0%(3,705) | R+41.1 | R+26.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.1%(6,826) | 74.3%(20,188) | R+49.2 | D+0.7 |
| 2018 | 24.8%(3,356) | 74.7%(10,120) | R+49.9 | R+2.5 |
| 2014 | 25.1%(2,217) | 72.5%(6,414) | R+47.4 | R+2.6 |
| 2010 | 26.1%(2,457) | 71.0%(6,682) | R+44.9 | R+13.0 |
| 2006 | 33.0%(2,322) | 64.9%(4,570) | R+31.9 | D+1.8 |
| 2002 | 32.5%(2,048) | 66.2%(4,172) | R+33.7 | R+27.3 |
| 1998 | 46.1%(2,446) | 52.5%(2,789) | R+6.5 | D+5.1 |
| 1994 | 44.2%(1,801) | 55.8%(2,272) | R+11.6 | R+10.2 |
| 1990 | 48.9%(1,798) | 50.2%(1,847) | R+1.3 | R+42.9 |
| 1986 | 70.8%(1,830) | 29.2%(755) | D+41.6 | D+10.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(92.7%) | Nikki Haley(5.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(89.9%) | Bernie Sanders(6.4%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(74.2%) | Bernie Sanders(24.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(51.3%) | Ted Cruz(23.9%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(53.0%) | Hillary Clinton(42.7%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee