Sharkey County, MS
MS · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Sharkey County, MS (Mississippi) voted D+36.8 for Kamala Harris (Democrat) in the 2024 presidential election, with Harris receiving 1,201 votes (68.01%) to 551 (31.2%) for Trump.
This represents a D+1.2% swing toward Democrats compared to 2020. Sharkey County is classified as a deep Democratic county. Sharkey County has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976. The county has a population of approximately 3,872.
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 | 68.0%(1,201) | 31.2%(551) | D+36.8 | D+1.2 |
| 2020 | 67.1%(1,465) | 31.5%(688) | D+35.6 | R+0.3 |
| 2016 | 67.5%(1,479) | 31.6%(692) | D+35.9 | R+5.3 |
| 2012 | 70.4%(1,782) | 29.1%(737) | D+41.3 | D+4.3 |
| 2008 | 68.2%(1,907) | 31.2%(873) | D+37.0 | D+22.8 |
| 2004 | 50.4%(1,560) | 36.2%(1,120) | D+14.2 | R+7.5 |
| 2000 | 58.8%(1,706) | 37.0%(1,074) | D+21.8 | R+3.4 |
| 1996 | 59.8%(1,566) | 34.6%(906) | D+25.2 | D+6.4 |
| 1992 | 55.5%(1,526) | 36.6%(1,008) | D+18.8 | D+7.6 |
| 1988 | 54.2%(1,609) | 43.0%(1,277) | D+11.2 | D+4.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Sharkey County, MS • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68.9%(1,229) | 31.1%(556) | D+37.7 | R+1.2 |
| 2020 | 69.3%(1,511) | 30.4%(663) | D+38.9 | R+29.0 |
| 2018 | 132.6%(2,238) | 64.7%(1,092) | D+67.9 | D+66.0 |
| 2014 | 50.4%(560) | 48.5%(539) | D+1.9 | R+21.6 |
| 2012 | 60.6%(1,356) | 37.1%(830) | D+23.5 | R+35.3 |
| 2008 | 130.6%(3,427) | 71.7%(1,882) | D+58.9 | D+47.0 |
| 2006 | 55.3%(900) | 43.5%(707) | D+11.9 | D+90.6 |
| 2002 | 0.0%(0) | 78.7%(1,233) | R+78.7 | R+79.5 |
| 2000 | 49.3%(1,303) | 48.5%(1,283) | D+0.8 | D+23.0 |
| 1996 | 37.9%(826) | 60.1%(1,311) | R+22.2 | R+8.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76.4%(1,186) | 23.6%(366) | D+52.8 | D+8.4 |
| 2019 | 71.9%(1,178) | 27.4%(449) | D+44.5 | D+45.9 |
| 2015 | 48.7%(816) | 50.1%(840) | R+1.4 | R+25.2 |
| 2011 | 61.9%(1,280) | 38.1%(788) | D+23.8 | D+3.3 |
| 2007 | 60.2%(1,254) | 39.8%(828) | D+20.5 | R+0.6 |
| 2003 | 59.8%(1,561) | 38.7%(1,011) | D+21.1 | D+5.6 |
| 1999 | 56.6%(1,376) | 41.1%(999) | D+15.5 | R+3.3 |
| 1995 | 59.4%(1,744) | 40.6%(1,192) | D+18.8 | D+17.2 |
| 1991 | 50.1%(1,202) | 48.5%(1,164) | D+1.6 | R+30.4 |
| 1987 | 66.0%(1,933) | 34.0%(997) | D+31.9 | R+6.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab