Question 1

How did Russell, Alabama vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Russell, Alabama voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+1.7. Kamala D Harris received 10,422 votes and Donald Trump received 10,078 out of 20,718 total votes cast, a 4.7-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Russell, Alabama's political history?

Accepted Answer

Russell, Alabama has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1976. The largest single-election swing was 113.0 points in 1968.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Russell, Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Russell, Alabama has a population of 58,811 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 43.9% non-Hispanic white, 6.0% Hispanic, 45.6% Black. About 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $51,197.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Russell, Alabama?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Russell, Alabama are Crittenden, Florence, Caddo. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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