Holmes County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Holmes County, MS (Mississippi) voted D+62.1 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 5,420 votes (80.53%) to 1,243 (18.47%) for Trump.
This represents a R+2.2% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Holmes County is classified as a deep Democratic county. Holmes County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 16,191.
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 | 80.5%(5,420) | 18.5%(1,243) | D+62.1 | R+2.2 |
| 2020 | 81.2%(6,588) | 16.9%(1,369) | D+64.3 | R+2.3 |
| 2016 | 82.8%(6,689) | 16.2%(1,309) | D+66.6 | R+2.0 |
| 2012 | 84.1%(7,812) | 15.4%(1,435) | D+68.7 | D+5.3 |
| 2008 | 81.4%(7,765) | 18.0%(1,714) | D+63.4 | D+10.9 |
| 2004 | 75.9%(6,366) | 23.4%(1,961) | D+52.5 | D+5.3 |
| 2000 | 73.4%(5,447) | 26.1%(1,937) | D+47.3 | R+2.4 |
| 1996 | 73.6%(4,720) | 24.0%(1,536) | D+49.7 | D+9.8 |
| 1992 | 68.0%(4,092) | 28.2%(1,694) | D+39.9 | D+7.7 |
| 1988 | 65.8%(5,350) | 33.7%(2,737) | D+32.2 | D+3.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Holmes County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 78.2%(5,226) | 21.8%(1,456) | D+56.4 | R+12.6 |
| 2020 | 84.3%(6,798) | 15.3%(1,230) | D+69.0 | R+79.7 |
| 2018 | 186.7%(10,036) | 38.0%(2,042) | D+148.7 | D+109.0 |
| 2014 | 69.4%(3,069) | 29.7%(1,313) | D+39.7 | R+15.9 |
| 2012 | 76.3%(6,389) | 20.7%(1,731) | D+55.6 | R+49.5 |
| 2008 | 152.8%(13,750) | 47.7%(4,290) | D+105.1 | D+64.4 |
| 2006 | 69.2%(3,405) | 28.5%(1,400) | D+40.8 | D+108.7 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 68.0%(2,732) | R+68.0 | R+98.0 |
| 2000 | 64.1%(4,908) | 34.1%(2,611) | D+30.0 | D+10.4 |
| 1996 | 59.1%(3,943) | 39.5%(2,633) | D+19.6 | R+2.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.5%(4,918) | 14.5%(834) | D+71.0 | D+4.1 |
| 2019 | 83.0%(5,347) | 16.1%(1,037) | D+66.9 | D+33.4 |
| 2015 | 66.0%(3,272) | 32.5%(1,610) | D+33.5 | R+19.3 |
| 2011 | 76.4%(4,603) | 23.6%(1,421) | D+52.8 | D+10.7 |
| 2007 | 71.1%(3,868) | 28.9%(1,574) | D+42.2 | R+7.8 |
| 2003 | 74.4%(5,052) | 24.5%(1,663) | D+49.9 | D+3.1 |
| 1999 | 72.7%(4,465) | 25.8%(1,587) | D+46.8 | D+4.7 |
| 1995 | 71.1%(4,581) | 28.9%(1,863) | D+42.2 | D+4.3 |
| 1991 | 68.7%(4,179) | 30.8%(1,873) | D+37.9 | D+1.2 |
| 1987 | 68.4%(5,069) | 31.6%(2,347) | D+36.7 | R+7.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab