Braxton County, WV
WV · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Braxton County, WV (West Virginia) voted R+51.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,991 votes (75.12%) to 1,233 (23.21%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Braxton County is classified as a deep Republican county. Braxton County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 12,208.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.2%(1,233) | 75.1%(3,991) | R+51.9 | R+4.9 |
| 2020 | 25.7%(1,457) | 72.7%(4,120) | R+47.0 | R+3.6 |
| 2016 | 25.9%(1,321) | 69.3%(3,537) | R+43.5 | R+28.3 |
| 2012 | 41.5%(1,998) | 56.6%(2,725) | R+15.1 | R+16.5 |
| 2008 | 50.0%(2,704) | 48.6%(2,629) | D+1.4 | D+0.6 |
| 2004 | 50.2%(3,035) | 49.4%(2,986) | D+0.8 | R+2.8 |
| 2000 | 51.0%(2,719) | 47.5%(2,529) | D+3.6 | R+27.7 |
| 1996 | 60.1%(3,001) | 28.8%(1,441) | D+31.2 | R+1.1 |
| 1992 | 58.9%(3,396) | 26.6%(1,535) | D+32.3 | D+7.3 |
| 1988 | 62.3%(3,377) | 37.3%(2,024) | D+24.9 | D+17.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Braxton County, WV • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.0%(1,255) | 72.9%(3,812) | R+48.9 | R+1.8 |
| 2020 | 25.1%(1,395) | 72.2%(4,006) | R+47.1 | R+53.3 |
| 2018 | 51.2%(2,148) | 45.0%(1,887) | D+6.2 | D+21.0 |
| 2014 | 41.1%(1,509) | 55.8%(2,050) | R+14.7 | R+55.3 |
| 2012 | 68.9%(3,160) | 28.3%(1,297) | D+40.6 | D+10.7 |
| 2010 | 63.7%(2,578) | 33.8%(1,367) | D+29.9 | R+16.9 |
| 2008 | 73.4%(3,761) | 26.6%(1,363) | D+46.8 | R+0.1 |
| 2006 | 72.7%(2,747) | 25.8%(974) | D+46.9 | D+17.4 |
| 2002 | 64.8%(2,292) | 35.2%(1,247) | D+29.5 | R+36.9 |
| 2000 | 82.7%(4,051) | 16.3%(797) | D+66.4 | D+6.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.7%(1,535) | 64.5%(3,329) | R+34.8 | D+6.8 |
| 2020 | 26.9%(1,492) | 68.5%(3,799) | R+41.6 | R+65.3 |
| 2016 | 58.7%(2,959) | 35.0%(1,765) | D+23.7 | D+2.3 |
| 2012 | 59.1%(2,796) | 37.7%(1,784) | D+21.4 | D+3.3 |
| 2011 | 57.0%(1,476) | 38.9%(1,007) | D+18.1 | R+37.9 |
| 2008 | 77.0%(4,083) | 20.9%(1,111) | D+56.0 | D+4.5 |
| 2004 | 75.0%(4,404) | 23.4%(1,376) | D+51.6 | D+22.1 |
| 2000 | 64.2%(3,419) | 34.7%(1,848) | D+29.5 | D+23.6 |
| 1996 | 52.0%(2,569) | 46.1%(2,276) | D+5.9 | R+19.8 |
| 1992 | 59.2%(3,316) | 33.4%(1,872) | D+25.8 | R+6.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab