Brighton, Tennessee
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −46.5% |
| 2008 | −50.3% |
| 2012 | −52.9% |
| 2016 | −57.1% |
| 2020 | −57.0% |
| 2024 | −58.7% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 20.1%Harris241 | 78.8%Trump944 | 1.1% | R+58.7 | R+1.7 | R+57.2 | 1,198 | |
| R | 20.7%Biden264 | 77.7%Trump990 | 1.6% | R+57.0 | D+0.2 | R+61.4 | 1,274 | |
| R | 20.0%Clinton224 | 77.1%Trump864 | 2.9% | R+57.1 | R+4.3 | R+59.2 | 1,120 | |
| R | 23.0%Obama242 | 75.9%Romney798 | 1.1% | R+52.9 | R+2.6 | R+56.7 | 1,052 | |
| R | 24.2%Obama287 | 74.5%McCain883 | 1.3% | R+50.3 | R+3.7 | R+57.5 | 1,186 | |
| R | 26.7%Kerry266 | 73.3%Bush729 | 0.0% | R+46.5 | — | R+44.1 | 995 |
Brighton sits in the Border South and Appalachia. In 2024 it voted Republican.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 58.7 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 58.7 points.
A population of 2,889, a 77% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $80,882 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Brighton, Tennessee vote in 2024?
In 2024, Brighton, Tennessee voted Republican by 58.7 points (R+58.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,198 votes cast, 241 went Democratic and 944 went Republican.
How many people live in Brighton, Tennessee?
Brighton, Tennessee has a population of 2,889 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Brighton, Tennessee?
Median household income in Brighton, Tennessee is $80,882 — above the national median of $80,734. The Tennessee state median is $69,595.
What is the political history of Brighton, Tennessee?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Brighton, Tennessee from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 6 went Republican.