Question 1

How did Holmes, Mississippi vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Holmes, Mississippi voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+62.1. Kamala D Harris received 5,420 votes and Donald Trump received 1,243 out of 6,730 total votes cast, a 2.2-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Holmes, Mississippi's political history?

Accepted Answer

Holmes, Mississippi has 39 presidential elections on record, spanning 1872 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1968. The largest single-election swing was 138.5 points in 1968.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Holmes, Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

Holmes, Mississippi has a population of 16,191 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 14.6% non-Hispanic white, 81.0% Black. About 14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $32,538.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Holmes, Mississippi?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Holmes, Mississippi are Coahoma, Bullock, Leflore. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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