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Gilmer County

Voted Republican in 2024 · 18,481 votes cast

Gilmer County

About Gilmer County

Gilmer County is a county in the Northwest region of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, its population was 31,353. The county seat is Ellijay. named for a historic Cherokee town also spelled as Elejoy in the 18th century. The county was created on December 3, 1832, and was named for George Rockingham Gilmer, a politician who served two nonconsecutive terms as governor of the state. Gilmer County is home of the annual Apple Festival, which is held in mid-October. About 90% of the land area is in cropland and forest. Poultry raising and processing make up the largest portion of the agricultural economy, which generates 33.2% of the total revenues. Manufacturing is about 20%.

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Total Votes (2024)
18,481
Winner Margin
R+62.6
Turnout Change
+11.8%
2020→2024 Swing
D+1.0

2024 Presidential Results

All candidates · Gilmer County, Georgia

Donald J Trump(Republican)
81.0%14,976
Won by 11,563 votes
Kamala D Harris(Democrat)
18.5%3,413
Chase Oliver(Libertarian)
0.4%75
Other(Other)
0.1%17

Margin History

Red = Republican, Blue = Democratic

2024R+62.6
2020R+63.5
2016R+66.6
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Swung Left in 2024

Gilmer County shifted 1.0 points toward Democrats compared to 2020. Voter turnout increased by 11.8%.

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