Newton County, AR
AR · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Newton County, AR (Arkansas) voted R+64.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,063 votes (81.25%) to 644 (17.08%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Newton County is classified as a deep Republican county. Newton County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The county has a population of approximately 7,112.
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 | 17.1%(644) | 81.3%(3,063) | R+64.2 | R+2.1 |
| 2020 | 17.7%(709) | 79.8%(3,192) | R+62.1 | R+2.0 |
| 2016 | 19.3%(699) | 79.3%(2,875) | R+60.1 | R+18.7 |
| 2012 | 27.1%(993) | 68.5%(2,508) | R+41.4 | R+5.9 |
| 2008 | 29.9%(1,182) | 65.3%(2,588) | R+35.5 | R+6.4 |
| 2004 | 34.4%(1,506) | 63.5%(2,779) | R+29.1 | D+4.6 |
| 2000 | 30.7%(1,205) | 64.4%(2,529) | R+33.7 | R+26.6 |
| 1996 | 39.3%(1,631) | 46.4%(1,927) | R+7.1 | R+8.0 |
| 1992 | 42.6%(1,765) | 41.8%(1,730) | D+0.8 | D+26.0 |
| 1988 | 36.9%(1,489) | 62.0%(2,504) | R+25.1 | D+6.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Newton County, AR • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 30.5%(908) | 64.7%(1,923) | R+34.1 | R+107.6 |
| 2008 | 73.5%(2,631) | 0.0%(0) | D+73.5 | D+88.1 |
| 2002 | 42.7%(1,506) | 57.3%(2,021) | R+14.6 | D+6.6 |
| 1996 | 39.4%(1,640) | 60.6%(2,525) | R+21.2 | R+19.6 |
| 1984 | 49.2%(2,120) | 50.8%(2,191) | R+1.6 | R+21.4 |
| 1978 | 57.8%(2,061) | 38.0%(1,356) | D+19.8 | D+18.7 |
| 1972 | 50.5%(1,392) | 49.5%(1,363) | D+1.1 | R+98.9 |
| 1954 | 100.0%(1,289) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+12.5 |
| 1948 | 87.5%(1,051) | 0.0%(0) | D+87.5 | R+12.5 |
| 1942 | 100.0%(676) | 0.0%(0) | D+100.0 | D+71.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 18.1%(557) | 79.2%(2,440) | R+61.1 | R+12.3 |
| 2018 | 22.5%(695) | 71.3%(2,203) | R+48.8 | R+18.0 |
| 2014 | 32.0%(970) | 62.8%(1,903) | R+30.8 | R+48.2 |
| 2010 | 56.9%(1,916) | 39.4%(1,329) | D+17.4 | D+25.5 |
| 2006 | 43.3%(1,519) | 51.4%(1,804) | R+8.1 | D+14.0 |
| 2002 | 38.9%(1,372) | 61.1%(2,153) | R+22.2 | D+6.4 |
| 1998 | 34.5%(1,131) | 63.0%(2,067) | R+28.5 | R+30.7 |
| 1994 | 51.1%(1,846) | 48.9%(1,769) | D+2.1 | D+21.9 |
| 1990 | 40.1%(1,512) | 59.9%(2,258) | R+19.8 | D+1.9 |
| 1986 | 39.1%(1,627) | 60.8%(2,528) | R+21.7 | R+13.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab