Stillwater, Oklahoma
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −24.9% |
| 2008 | −14.6% |
| 2012 | −15.9% |
| 2016 | −9.1% |
| 2020 | −1.0% |
| 2024 | −2.8% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 47.1%Harris6,951 | 49.9%Trump7,363 | 3.1% | R+2.8 | R+1.7 | R+1.3 | 14,765 | |
| R | 47.5%Biden7,438 | 48.6%Trump7,602 | 3.9% | R+1.0 | D+8.0 | R+5.5 | 15,648 | |
| R | 40.4%Clinton6,120 | 49.5%Trump7,494 | 10.1% | R+9.1 | D+6.8 | R+11.2 | 15,139 | |
| R | 42.1%Obama6,051 | 57.9%Romney8,331 | — | R+15.9 | R+1.2 | R+19.7 | 14,382 | |
| R | 42.4%Obama6,559 | 57.0%McCain8,821 | 0.7% | R+14.6 | D+10.3 | R+21.9 | 15,486 | |
| R | 37.5%Kerry6,275 | 62.5%Bush10,444 | 0.0% | R+24.9 | — | R+22.5 | 16,719 |
Home to Oklahoma State University, Stillwater draws a younger, more transient electorate that tempers the heavily Republican lean typical of surrounding Payne County, producing competitive down-ballot races even in wave years.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 24.9 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 2.8 points.
A population of 49,269, a 72% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $43,700 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Conway and Fairbanks.
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Stillwater, Oklahoma. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/4070300/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.