Putnam County, Tennessee: null
Tennessee · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+47.2
2024 Margin
R+3.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
80K
Population
Putnam County, Tennessee voted R+47.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 25,554 votes (72.81%). This represented a R+3.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.9
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-2.0/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+47.2
2020→2024 SwingR+3.8%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population79,854
Median Age
36.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
40.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$54,371(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
85.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.1%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
60.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6%(8,991) | 72.8%(25,554) | R+47.2 | -3.8 |
| 2020 | 27.3%(9,185) | 70.7%(23,759) | R+43.4 | +1.3 |
| 2016 | 25.2%(6,851) | 69.8%(19,002) | R+44.6 | -7.6 |
| 2012 | 30.6%(7,802) | 67.7%(17,254) | R+37.1 | -10.1 |
| 2008 | 35.6%(9,739) | 62.6%(17,101) | R+26.9 | -7.8 |
| 2004 | 40.0%(10,566) | 59.1%(15,637) | R+19.2 | -17.1 |
| 2000 | 48.1%(10,785) | 50.1%(11,248) | R+2.1 | -6.6 |
| 1996 | 48.1%(10,047) | 43.5%(9,093) | D+4.6 | -8.7 |
| 1992 | 50.5%(10,858) | 37.2%(7,998) | D+13.3 | +31.4 |
| 1988 | 40.6%(6,606) | 58.6%(9,547) | R+18.1 | -8.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.2%(8,960) | 71.8%(24,520) | R+45.5 | +0.5 |
| 2020 | 25.8%(8,268) | 71.8%(23,031) | R+46.0 | -19.4 |
| 2018 | 36.0%(8,750) | 62.6%(15,230) | R+26.6 | +8.8 |
| 2014 | 26.3%(3,892) | 61.7%(9,127) | R+35.4 | +12.7 |
| 2012 | 23.0%(5,406) | 71.1%(16,703) | R+48.1 | -9.0 |
| 2008 | 28.3%(6,990) | 67.4%(16,629) | R+39.1 | -36.8 |
| 2006 | 47.9%(9,670) | 50.1%(10,127) | R+2.3 | +0.5 |
| 2002 | 47.7%(8,829) | 50.4%(9,340) | R+2.8 | +27.9 |
| 2000 | 33.3%(6,987) | 63.9%(13,418) | R+30.6 | -8.4 |
| 1996 | 38.1%(7,138) | 60.4%(11,303) | R+22.3 | -11.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31.6%(7,710) | 67.3%(16,407) | R+35.7 | +18.0 |
| 2014 | 19.0%(2,727) | 72.7%(10,425) | R+53.7 | -12.3 |
| 2010 | 28.4%(5,306) | 69.8%(13,031) | R+41.4 | -81.0 |
| 2006 | 68.9%(13,830) | 29.3%(5,879) | D+39.6 | +29.0 |
| 2002 | 54.4%(10,241) | 43.8%(8,241) | D+10.6 | +56.0 |
| 1998 | 26.2%(3,688) | 71.6%(10,083) | R+45.4 | -46.6 |
| 1994 | 50.2%(8,098) | 49.0%(7,901) | D+1.2 | -11.5 |
| 1990 | 54.6%(4,844) | 42.0%(3,719) | D+12.7 | -6.4 |
| 1986 | 59.6%(7,531) | 40.4%(5,113) | D+19.1 | +14.2 |
| 1982 | 52.5%(6,595) | 47.5%(5,974) | D+4.9 | +9.8 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(34.2%) | Joe Biden(30.9%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(51.9%) | Bernie Sanders(45.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(39.4%) | Ted Cruz(27.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(66.4%) | Barack Obama(21.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee