Muskogee, Oklahoma
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −5.5% |
| 2008 | −7.8% |
| 2012 | −5.4% |
| 2016 | −15.8% |
| 2020 | −18.5% |
| 2024 | −19.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.1%Harris4,675 | 59.0%Trump7,048 | 1.8% | R+19.9 | R+1.3 | R+18.4 | 11,943 | |
| R | 39.6%Biden5,071 | 58.1%Trump7,446 | 2.3% | R+18.5 | R+2.7 | R+23.0 | 12,815 | |
| R | 39.3%Clinton5,047 | 55.1%Trump7,077 | 5.5% | R+15.8 | R+10.4 | R+17.9 | 12,836 | |
| R | 47.3%Obama5,976 | 52.7%Romney6,658 | — | R+5.4 | D+2.4 | R+9.3 | 12,634 | |
| R | 45.5%Obama6,256 | 53.3%McCain7,330 | 1.3% | R+7.8 | R+2.3 | R+15.1 | 13,763 | |
| R | 47.3%Kerry6,885 | 52.7%Bush7,682 | 0.0% | R+5.5 | — | R+3.0 | 14,567 |
Muskogee anchors the Cherokee Nation's northeastern Oklahoma corridor, and its electorate has shifted sharply toward Republicans over two decades even as tribal governance and federal Indian-health programs remain central to daily life.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 19.9 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.9 points.
A population of 36,758, a 49% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $50,213 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Valley and Hickory.
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Muskogee, Oklahoma. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4050050/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.