Brookhaven, Georgia
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −7.3% |
| 2008 | +10.3% |
| 2012 | −9.8% |
| 2016 | +16.5% |
| 2020 | +26.4% |
| 2024 | +27.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 63.0%Harris16,422 | 35.8%Trump9,329 | 1.2% | D+27.2 | D+0.9 | D+28.7 | 26,055 | |
| D | 62.4%Biden16,498 | 36.0%Trump9,528 | 1.6% | D+26.4 | D+9.9 | D+21.9 | 26,450 | |
| D | 55.4%Clinton12,063 | 39.0%Trump8,480 | 5.6% | D+16.5 | D+26.2 | D+14.4 | 21,765 | |
| R | 44.4%Obama8,507 | 54.2%Romney10,380 | 1.4% | R+9.8 | R+20.1 | R+13.6 | 19,152 | |
| D | 54.7%Obama12,858 | 44.5%McCain10,442 | 0.8% | D+10.3 | D+17.6 | D+3.0 | 23,486 | |
| R | 45.9%Kerry10,128 | 53.2%Bush11,742 | 0.9% | R+7.3 | — | R+4.9 | 22,076 |
Incorporated only in 2012, Brookhaven has shifted markedly toward Democratic margins as younger, college-educated residents have concentrated along the Peachtree Road corridor, making it a bellwether for inner-ring suburban realignment across metro Atlanta.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 27.2 points in 2024 and a Republican high of 9.8 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 27.2 points.
A population of 57,855, a 54% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $117,663 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Dunwoody and Sandy Springs.
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Brookhaven, Georgia. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1310944/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.