Benton, Tennessee — Voting History
Presidential Voting History
Below you'll find the most recent presidential election results for Polk County, Tennessee, broken down by party. Any votes not recorded for a the Democratic or Republican candidate are lumped together as "Other".
Polk County - 2000
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 2,907 | 52.03% |
| Al Gore (Democrat) | 2,574 | 46.07% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 106 | 1.9% |
| Total Votes | 5,587 | 100% |
Polk County - 2004
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush (Republican) | 3,924 | 58.57% |
| John Kerry (Democrat) | 2,724 | 40.66% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 52 | 0.78% |
| Total Votes | 6,700 | 100% |
Polk County - 2008
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 2,124 | 32.67% |
| John McCain (Republican) | 4,267 | 65.64% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 110 | 1.69% |
| Total Votes | 6,501 | 100% |
Polk County - 2012
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Barack Obama (Democrat) | 1,856 | 30.63% |
| Mitt Romney (Republican) | 4,108 | 67.8% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 95 | 1.57% |
| Total Votes | 6,059 | 100% |
Polk County - 2016
| Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Donald Trump (Republican) | 5,097 | 78.17% |
| Hillary Clinton (Democrat) | 1,252 | 19.2% |
| Other Candidate(s) | 171 | 2.62% |
| Total Votes | 6,520 | 100% |