Question 1

How did Newton, Georgia vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Newton, Georgia voted Democratic in 2024 with a margin of D+15.2. Kamala D Harris received 33,839 votes and Donald Trump received 24,893 out of 59,051 total votes cast, a 4.2-point shift toward Democrats from 2020.

Question 2

What is Newton, Georgia's political history?

Accepted Answer

Newton, Georgia has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2008. The largest single-election swing was 103.5 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Newton, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Newton, Georgia has a population of 118,152 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 38.8% non-Hispanic white, 7.1% Hispanic, 48.0% Black. About 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $77,179.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Newton, Georgia?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Newton, Georgia are Douglas, Suffolk City, Kent. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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