Atlanta, Georgia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +50.0% |
| 2008 | +61.6% |
| 2012 | +55.7% |
| 2016 | +64.9% |
| 2020 | +66.6% |
| 2024 | +65.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 82.4%Harris205,557 | 16.6%Trump41,429 | 1.0% | D+65.8 | R+0.8 | D+67.2 | 249,532 | |
| D | 82.7%Biden202,287 | 16.1%Trump39,363 | 1.2% | D+66.6 | D+1.7 | D+62.2 | 244,621 | |
| D | 80.6%Clinton164,803 | 15.7%Trump32,142 | 3.7% | D+64.9 | D+9.2 | D+62.8 | 204,407 | |
| D | 77.1%Obama146,916 | 21.4%Romney40,810 | 1.4% | D+55.7 | R+5.9 | D+51.9 | 190,466 | |
| D | 80.4%Obama176,305 | 18.8%McCain41,290 | 0.8% | D+61.6 | D+11.6 | D+54.3 | 219,300 | |
| D | 74.5%Kerry130,416 | 24.5%Bush42,932 | 0.9% | D+50.0 | — | D+52.4 | 174,998 |
Atlanta's electorate is roughly 51% Black, and the city consistently delivers Democratic margins above 80% in statewide contests, making it the single largest vote reservoir in a state that has shifted toward competitive territory since 2020.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 66.6 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 65.8 points.
A population of 505,268, a 38% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $85,652 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Durham and Washington.
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Atlanta, Georgia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1304000/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.