Question 1

How did Bedford, Tennessee vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Bedford, Tennessee voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+58.0. Kamala D Harris received 4,122 votes and Donald Trump received 15,772 out of 20,090 total votes cast, a 6.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Bedford, Tennessee's political history?

Accepted Answer

Bedford, Tennessee has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004. The largest single-election swing was 64.4 points in 1976.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Bedford, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Bedford, Tennessee has a population of 52,237 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 72.8% non-Hispanic white, 16.0% Hispanic, 6.4% Black. About 17% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $67,225.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Bedford, Tennessee?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Bedford, Tennessee are Crockett, Jackson, Orange. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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