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County record · fips 13309 · Georgia

WheelerGA

Republican ×7 since 2000reported 1916–2024 · 28 elections

The Long Record

28 elections against the Georgia and national vote
2024 result
R+45.2
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
18–10
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
18/28
64% of its elections
Closest election
1984
R+3.7
this countyGeorgianational (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
1976+117.6 ptsDemocrats
1972-89.7 ptsRepublicans
1964-55.0 ptsRepublicans
1984-52.5 ptsRepublicans
1924+44.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,335
College (BA+)
10%
Median income
$40,539
2024 dollars
Non-white
43%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Dodge, GA · Jeff Davis, GA · Laurens, GA · Montgomery, GA · Telfair, GA · Treutlen, GA