Putnam County, TN
TN · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Putnam County, TN (Tennessee) voted R+47.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 25,554 votes (72.81%) to 8,991 (25.62%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Putnam County is classified as a deep Republican county. Putnam County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 82,558.
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 | 25.6%(8,991) | 72.8%(25,554) | R+47.2 | R+3.8 |
| 2020 | 27.3%(9,185) | 70.7%(23,759) | R+43.4 | D+1.3 |
| 2016 | 25.2%(6,851) | 69.8%(19,002) | R+44.7 | R+7.6 |
| 2012 | 30.6%(7,802) | 67.7%(17,254) | R+37.1 | R+10.1 |
| 2008 | 35.6%(9,739) | 62.6%(17,101) | R+27.0 | R+7.8 |
| 2004 | 40.0%(10,566) | 59.1%(15,637) | R+19.2 | R+17.1 |
| 2000 | 48.1%(10,785) | 50.1%(11,248) | R+2.1 | R+6.6 |
| 1996 | 48.1%(10,047) | 43.5%(9,093) | D+4.6 | R+8.7 |
| 1992 | 50.5%(10,858) | 37.2%(7,998) | D+13.3 | D+31.4 |
| 1988 | 40.6%(6,606) | 58.6%(9,547) | R+18.1 | R+8.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Putnam County, TN • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.2%(8,960) | 71.8%(24,520) | R+45.5 | D+0.5 |
| 2020 | 25.8%(8,268) | 71.8%(23,031) | R+46.0 | R+19.4 |
| 2018 | 36.0%(8,750) | 62.6%(15,230) | R+26.6 | D+8.8 |
| 2014 | 26.3%(3,892) | 61.7%(9,127) | R+35.4 | D+12.7 |
| 2012 | 23.0%(5,406) | 71.1%(16,703) | R+48.1 | R+9.0 |
| 2008 | 28.3%(6,990) | 67.4%(16,629) | R+39.1 | R+36.8 |
| 2006 | 47.8%(9,670) | 50.1%(10,127) | R+2.3 | D+0.5 |
| 2002 | 47.7%(8,829) | 50.4%(9,340) | R+2.8 | D+27.9 |
| 2000 | 33.3%(6,987) | 63.9%(13,418) | R+30.6 | R+8.4 |
| 1996 | 38.1%(7,138) | 60.4%(11,303) | R+22.3 | D+7.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 31.6%(7,710) | 67.3%(16,407) | R+35.7 | D+18.0 |
| 2014 | 19.0%(2,727) | 72.7%(10,425) | R+53.7 | R+12.3 |
| 2010 | 28.4%(5,306) | 69.8%(13,031) | R+41.4 | R+81.0 |
| 2006 | 68.9%(13,830) | 29.3%(5,879) | D+39.6 | D+29.0 |
| 2002 | 54.4%(10,241) | 43.8%(8,241) | D+10.6 | D+56.0 |
| 1998 | 26.2%(3,688) | 71.6%(10,083) | R+45.4 | R+46.6 |
| 1994 | 50.2%(8,098) | 49.0%(7,901) | D+1.2 | R+11.5 |
| 1990 | 54.6%(4,844) | 42.0%(3,719) | D+12.7 | R+6.4 |
| 1986 | 59.6%(7,531) | 40.4%(5,113) | D+19.1 | D+14.2 |
| 1982 | 52.5%(6,595) | 47.5%(5,974) | D+4.9 | D+9.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab