Durant, Oklahoma
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −27.3% |
| 2008 | −36.1% |
| 2012 | −42.9% |
| 2016 | −49.1% |
| 2020 | −44.0% |
| 2024 | −44.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.9%Harris1,490 | 71.7%Trump3,977 | 1.4% | R+44.9 | R+0.8 | R+43.4 | 5,543 | |
| R | 26.7%Biden1,425 | 70.7%Trump3,775 | 2.5% | R+44.0 | D+5.1 | R+48.5 | 5,336 | |
| R | 22.9%Clinton1,112 | 72.0%Trump3,497 | 5.1% | R+49.1 | R+6.2 | R+51.2 | 4,858 | |
| R | 28.5%Obama1,246 | 71.5%Romney3,121 | — | R+42.9 | R+6.9 | R+46.8 | 4,367 | |
| R | 31.2%Obama1,476 | 67.3%McCain3,180 | 1.5% | R+36.1 | R+8.7 | R+43.3 | 4,726 | |
| R | 36.3%Kerry1,861 | 63.7%Bush3,261 | 0.0% | R+27.3 | — | R+24.9 | 5,122 |
Home to Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant sits in a historically Democratic-leaning corner of Oklahoma that has shifted toward Republican margins over the past two decades, mirroring rural realignment patterns statewide.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 49.1 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 0.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 44.9 points.
A population of 19,746, a 63% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $46,812 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Jasper and Joshua.
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Durant, Oklahoma. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4022050/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.