Sumter County, AL
AL · Presidential Elections 1876–2024
Sumter County, AL (Alabama) voted D+41.1 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 3,725 votes (70.19%) to 1,542 (29.06%) for Trump.
This represents a R+7.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Sumter County is classified as a deep Democratic county. Sumter County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 11,878.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70.2%(3,725) | 29.1%(1,542) | D+41.1 | R+7.3 |
| 2020 | 73.9%(4,648) | 25.4%(1,598) | D+48.5 | R+1.1 |
| 2016 | 74.3%(4,746) | 24.8%(1,581) | D+49.6 | R+5.0 |
| 2012 | 77.2%(5,421) | 22.6%(1,586) | D+54.6 | D+4.2 |
| 2008 | 75.0%(5,264) | 24.7%(1,731) | D+50.3 | D+9.2 |
| 2004 | 70.4%(4,527) | 29.2%(1,880) | D+41.1 | R+4.6 |
| 2000 | 72.5%(4,415) | 26.8%(1,629) | D+45.8 | R+3.0 |
| 1996 | 72.9%(4,706) | 24.2%(1,561) | D+48.7 | D+6.0 |
| 1992 | 68.5%(4,810) | 25.7%(1,807) | D+42.7 | D+9.9 |
| 1988 | 66.2%(4,390) | 33.4%(2,212) | D+32.9 | D+4.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Sumter County, AL • 1876–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 80.9%(3,533) | 18.6%(814) | D+62.3 | D+158.2 |
| 2014 | 0.0%(0) | 95.9%(1,206) | R+95.9 | R+142.8 |
| 2008 | 73.4%(5,042) | 26.5%(1,823) | D+46.9 | R+0.6 |
| 2002 | 73.2%(3,667) | 25.7%(1,290) | D+47.4 | D+1.3 |
| 1996 | 72.6%(4,607) | 26.5%(1,681) | D+46.1 | R+13.8 |
| 1990 | 79.9%(4,261) | 20.0%(1,066) | D+59.9 | R+0.5 |
| 1984 | 79.9%(5,361) | 19.5%(1,308) | D+60.4 | R+29.1 |
| 1978 | 89.5%(2,446) | 0.0%(0) | D+89.5 | D+62.1 |
| 1972 | 46.4%(2,614) | 19.0%(1,072) | D+27.4 | R+13.6 |
| 1966 | 70.0%(2,229) | 29.0%(924) | D+41.0 | R+23.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 67.9%(2,656) | 30.0%(1,176) | D+37.8 | R+14.8 |
| 2018 | 76.3%(4,151) | 23.7%(1,289) | D+52.6 | D+3.3 |
| 2014 | 74.6%(3,101) | 25.3%(1,051) | D+49.3 | R+3.9 |
| 2010 | 76.6%(4,290) | 23.3%(1,306) | D+53.2 | D+12.7 |
| 2006 | 70.1%(3,821) | 29.6%(1,614) | D+40.5 | R+12.4 |
| 2002 | 76.1%(3,868) | 23.1%(1,176) | D+53.0 | R+4.5 |
| 1998 | 78.6%(3,982) | 21.2%(1,073) | D+57.5 | D+3.4 |
| 1994 | 77.0%(3,412) | 22.9%(1,015) | D+54.1 | D+5.5 |
| 1990 | 74.2%(4,007) | 25.7%(1,386) | D+48.5 | D+1.6 |
| 1986 | 73.5%(4,123) | 26.5%(1,490) | D+46.9 | R+15.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab