Election Results and Trends in Augusta, GA
In the last Presidential election, Augusta, GA voted predominantly Democrat, with 67.9% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 30.8% of voters in Augusta voted for Trump, and other parties voting 1.3%. Based on these voting patterns, Augusta is considered a very liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 63rd out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Augusta ranks 270th out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
In Augusta, Georgia, the trend in Presidential elections over the past 25 years largely mirrors the broader conservative inclinations of the state. The city favored Republican candidates Bob Dole (1996), George W. Bush (2000, 2004), John McCain (2008), Mitt Romney (2012), and Donald Trump (2016). However, in 2020, a shift was observed with Joe Biden narrowly winning in Richmond County, reflecting a growing Democrat presence in urban areas.
Local Elections
Augusta's city-level elections in the last 25 years have been less predictable, and party lines are only sometimes clear-cut. The city's nonpartisan elections have produced a mix of liberal and conservative leadership, with voters often prioritizing local issues over strict party affiliations. The mayoral and commission elections have exhibited a balanced approach, reflecting Augusta's diverse population.
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