Hugo, Oklahoma
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.6% |
| 2008 | −19.9% |
| 2012 | −20.5% |
| 2016 | −34.8% |
| 2020 | −32.9% |
| 2024 | −36.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 30.7%Harris407 | 67.6%Trump895 | 1.7% | R+36.9 | R+4.0 | R+35.4 | 1,324 | |
| R | 33.2%Biden505 | 66.1%Trump1,006 | 0.8% | R+32.9 | D+1.9 | R+37.3 | 1,523 | |
| R | 30.7%Clinton464 | 65.5%Trump989 | 3.7% | R+34.8 | R+14.3 | R+36.9 | 1,509 | |
| R | 39.8%Obama567 | 60.2%Romney859 | — | R+20.5 | R+0.6 | R+24.3 | 1,426 | |
| R | 38.2%Obama639 | 58.1%McCain971 | 3.7% | R+19.9 | R+18.3 | R+27.1 | 1,672 | |
| R | 49.2%Kerry864 | 50.8%Bush892 | 0.0% | R+1.6 | — | D+0.9 | 1,756 |
Hugo anchors Choctaw County, a historically Democratic stronghold in "Little Dixie" that has shifted sharply toward Republicans in recent presidential cycles, mirroring the broader rural realignment across southeastern Oklahoma.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 36.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 36.9 points.
A population of 5,182, a 46% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $33,917 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Idabel and Seminole.
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Hugo, Oklahoma. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4036300/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.