Pennington leans heavily Republican by roughly 40 points: about 30% of voters vote Democratic and 70% Republican.
About 78% of adults in Pennington typically vote, above the U.S. average of about 62%. Among adults in Pennington, ~23% vote Democratic, ~55% Republican, and ~22% don't vote. The map below shows estimated turnout by block group.
How Pennington compares
Among cities within 25 miles, Pennington leans more Republican than 15 of 54 neighbors.
Pennington runs about 37 points more Republican than Georgia as a whole.
Politics vary noticeably by neighborhood within Pennington. The west side is the most Republican-leaning (R+50) and the northeast side is the least Republican-leaning (R+25), a spread of about 25 points.
Why Pennington leans the way it does
Density, race composition, education, and family structure all sit close to their national averages in Pennington. The lean here lands roughly where demographic data alone would predict.
Adult tooth loss and voter turnout
Places with a low adult tooth-loss rate tend to turn out at a higher rate; Pennington, GA sits in the bottom quarter nationally on this measure. Tooth loss does not drive turnout; it reflects age, income, and healthcare access.
Why turnout in Pennington looks the way it does
Turnout in Pennington sits close to the national pattern. Routine healthcare access, homeownership, education, and food security all land near their national averages here. Learn more about the findings and methodology on the political spectrum map.
Nearby Cities
- Brownwood, GA R+45
- Godfrey, GA R+48
- Beacon Heights, GA R+34
- Shady Dale, GA R+57
- Rutledge, GA R+68
- Newborn, GA R+63
- Madison, GA R+26
- Maxwell, GA R+61
- Machen, GA R+40
Cities with Similar Populations
- George, AR R+59
- Dunksburg, MO R+62
- Van Tassell, WY R+87
- Glendon, WV R+60
- Draketown, PA R+68
- Drew, MO R+70
- Weldon, LA R+16
- Rose Lawn, WI R+52
- Oakwood, MO R+62
- Oakwood, ND R+67
All Local Stats
Home Services
Sources and methodology
Precinct-level voting records used to fit the model come from Georgia Elections Division, distributed by the Voting and Election Science Team. Demographic inputs come from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates and the 2020 Decennial Census). Health and environmental inputs come from the CDC (PLACES and the Environmental Justice Index). Land cover comes from the USGS and EPA. Election-day and lead-up weather come from PRISM 4km daily grids and the NOAA Global Historical Climatology Network. Mail-voting and election-administration patterns come from the MIT Election Lab's Survey of the Performance of American Elections. Block-group crime detail comes from CrimeGrade. Internet data and modeling support provided by ISPreports.org.
Modeling and analysis by the BestNeighborhood data science team. Full methodology and findings: political spectrum map.
Methodology reviewed by the BestNeighborhood data team. Last updated May 2026.