McAlester, Oklahoma
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −17.9% |
| 2008 | −32.2% |
| 2012 | −29.8% |
| 2016 | −41.3% |
| 2020 | −43.1% |
| 2024 | −45.5% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.5%Harris1,553 | 72.0%Trump4,222 | 1.5% | R+45.5 | R+2.4 | R+44.1 | 5,861 | |
| R | 27.3%Biden1,660 | 70.4%Trump4,281 | 2.3% | R+43.1 | R+1.8 | R+47.5 | 6,082 | |
| R | 26.6%Clinton1,616 | 67.9%Trump4,129 | 5.6% | R+41.3 | R+11.5 | R+43.4 | 6,085 | |
| R | 35.1%Obama1,680 | 64.9%Romney3,103 | — | R+29.8 | D+2.5 | R+33.6 | 4,783 | |
| R | 33.2%Obama2,014 | 65.4%McCain3,968 | 1.3% | R+32.2 | R+14.4 | R+39.5 | 6,063 | |
| R | 41.1%Kerry2,820 | 58.9%Bush4,046 | 0.0% | R+17.9 | — | R+15.4 | 6,866 |
McAlester, seat of Pittsburg County, built its identity around coal mining and still hosts the Oklahoma State Penitentiary as a major employer. The city has trended Republican in federal races despite its historically Democratic labor roots.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 45.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 45.5 points.
A population of 18,111, a 64% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $51,930 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Chickasha and Ardmore.
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McAlester, Oklahoma. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4044800/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.