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County record · fips 01133 · Alabama

WinstonAL

Republican ×12 since 1980all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Alabama and national vote
2024 result
R+84.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1932
D+0.0
this countyAlabamanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1896-135.7 ptsRepublicans
1892+118.2 ptsDemocrats
1972-88.5 ptsRepublicans
1976+78.3 ptsDemocrats
1912+63.4 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
23,682
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$57,256
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Cullman, AL · Franklin, AL · Lawrence, AL · Marion, AL · Walker, AL