Smith County, Tennessee: null
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+64.7
2024 Margin
R+5.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2008
Voting Streak
Classification
20K
Population
Smith County, Tennessee voted R+64.7 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,655 votes (81.73%). This represented a R+5.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
16.1
Elasticity
Inelastic
Trend
-3.8/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+64.7
2020→2024 SwingR+5.8%
Voting StreakR since 2008
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population19,904
Median Age
40.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
23.3%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$57,677(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.5%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.8%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
75.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.0%(1,595) | 81.7%(7,655) | R+64.7 | -5.8 |
| 2020 | 19.9%(1,802) | 78.8%(7,136) | R+58.9 | -7.8 |
| 2016 | 22.7%(1,689) | 73.9%(5,494) | R+51.2 | -22.6 |
| 2012 | 34.8%(2,470) | 63.4%(4,495) | R+28.6 | -8.3 |
| 2008 | 38.6%(2,992) | 59.0%(4,563) | R+20.3 | -24.2 |
| 2004 | 51.7%(4,044) | 47.8%(3,739) | D+3.9 | -30.1 |
| 2000 | 66.5%(4,884) | 32.4%(2,384) | D+34.0 | +1.7 |
| 1996 | 62.9%(3,812) | 30.7%(1,857) | D+32.3 | -18.5 |
| 1992 | 71.8%(5,061) | 21.0%(1,482) | D+50.8 | +42.6 |
| 1988 | 53.8%(2,522) | 45.6%(2,138) | D+8.2 | -7.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.5%(1,576) | 80.5%(7,255) | R+63.0 | -2.1 |
| 2020 | 17.8%(1,493) | 78.8%(6,610) | R+61.0 | -27.1 |
| 2018 | 32.4%(2,111) | 66.3%(4,317) | R+33.9 | -7.4 |
| 2014 | 33.4%(1,427) | 59.9%(2,559) | R+26.5 | +15.5 |
| 2012 | 26.9%(1,717) | 68.9%(4,403) | R+42.0 | -8.6 |
| 2008 | 30.7%(2,136) | 64.2%(4,458) | R+33.4 | -49.4 |
| 2006 | 57.3%(3,622) | 41.3%(2,610) | D+16.0 | -8.6 |
| 2002 | 61.7%(3,555) | 37.1%(2,137) | D+24.6 | +23.0 |
| 2000 | 50.2%(3,027) | 48.5%(2,927) | D+1.7 | -8.1 |
| 1996 | 54.5%(2,812) | 44.7%(2,307) | D+9.8 | -3.7 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 26.8%(1,756) | 72.4%(4,745) | R+45.6 | -5.1 |
| 2014 | 25.4%(1,048) | 65.9%(2,720) | R+40.5 | -21.8 |
| 2010 | 39.7%(2,290) | 58.4%(3,369) | R+18.7 | -69.0 |
| 2006 | 74.5%(4,719) | 24.2%(1,531) | D+50.3 | +22.5 |
| 2002 | 63.0%(3,741) | 35.1%(2,086) | D+27.9 | +48.3 |
| 1998 | 38.8%(1,332) | 59.3%(2,036) | R+20.5 | -41.6 |
| 1994 | 60.1%(2,913) | 39.0%(1,889) | D+21.1 | -28.6 |
| 1990 | 74.1%(1,712) | 24.3%(562) | D+49.8 | +4.8 |
| 1986 | 72.5%(3,194) | 27.5%(1,213) | D+45.0 | +4.5 |
| 1982 | 70.2%(3,510) | 29.8%(1,488) | D+40.5 | +32.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(35.4%) | Michael Bloomberg(26.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(70.5%) | Bernie Sanders(27.3%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(48.1%) | Ted Cruz(29.4%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(78.7%) | Barack Obama(11.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee