County record · fips 47023 · Tennessee
ChesterTN
Republican ×12 since 1980reported 1892–2024 · 34 elections
The Long Record
34 elections against the Tennessee and national vote
2024 result
R+65.7
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–17
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
19/34
56% of its elections
Closest election
1964
R+0.1
this countyTennesseenational (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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +61.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1932 | +35.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1980 | -25.9 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +24.9 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -24.6 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
17,611
College (BA+)
22%
Median income
$59,341
2024 dollars
Non-white
16%
Rural
66%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Hardeman, TN · Hardin, TN · Henderson, TN · McNairy, TN · Madison, TN