Rawlins, Wyoming
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −25.3% |
| 2008 | −11.2% |
| 2012 | −14.9% |
| 2016 | −36.9% |
| 2020 | −42.8% |
| 2024 | −49.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24.3%Harris714 | 73.6%Trump2,166 | 2.1% | R+49.4 | R+6.6 | R+47.9 | 2,942 | |
| R | 27.0%Biden839 | 69.8%Trump2,170 | 3.2% | R+42.8 | R+5.9 | R+47.2 | 3,110 | |
| R | 25.3%Clinton764 | 62.2%Trump1,878 | 12.4% | R+36.9 | R+22.1 | R+39.0 | 3,017 | |
| R | 40.9%Obama1,291 | 55.8%Romney1,760 | 3.3% | R+14.9 | R+3.6 | R+18.7 | 3,155 | |
| R | 43.0%Obama1,457 | 54.2%McCain1,837 | 2.8% | R+11.2 | D+14.1 | R+18.5 | 3,388 | |
| R | 37.3%Kerry1,296 | 62.7%Bush2,176 | 0.0% | R+25.3 | — | R+22.9 | 3,472 |
Rawlins sits where ranching economy meets a state prison employment base, producing a working-class electorate that has leaned heavily Republican in recent cycles by margins exceeding 70 percent.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 49.4 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 49.4 points.
A population of 8,129, a 70% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $64,773 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Alliance and Sheridan.
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Rawlins, Wyoming. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/5663900/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.