Fayette County, WV
WV · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Fayette County, WV (West Virginia) voted R+41.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 10,910 votes (69.85%) to 4,387 (28.09%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Fayette County is classified as a deep Republican county. Fayette County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2008. The county has a population of approximately 39,519.
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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 | 28.1%(4,387) | 69.8%(10,910) | R+41.8 | R+3.1 |
| 2020 | 30.0%(5,063) | 68.6%(11,580) | R+38.6 | D+0.6 |
| 2016 | 27.7%(4,290) | 66.9%(10,357) | R+39.2 | R+18.4 |
| 2012 | 38.5%(5,419) | 59.4%(8,350) | R+20.8 | R+18.1 |
| 2008 | 47.7%(7,242) | 50.4%(7,658) | R+2.7 | R+9.2 |
| 2004 | 52.9%(8,971) | 46.5%(7,881) | D+6.4 | R+10.5 |
| 2000 | 57.3%(8,371) | 40.3%(5,897) | D+16.9 | R+22.4 |
| 1996 | 64.2%(9,471) | 24.9%(3,669) | D+39.3 | D+3.5 |
| 1992 | 61.3%(9,574) | 25.6%(3,991) | D+35.8 | R+0.4 |
| 1988 | 67.9%(11,009) | 31.7%(5,143) | D+36.2 | D+13.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Fayette County, WV • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.7%(4,512) | 66.7%(10,147) | R+37.0 | D+0.8 |
| 2020 | 30.0%(4,938) | 67.8%(11,158) | R+37.8 | R+48.8 |
| 2018 | 53.2%(6,502) | 42.2%(5,160) | D+11.0 | D+21.9 |
| 2014 | 42.6%(4,354) | 53.5%(5,473) | R+10.9 | R+41.5 |
| 2012 | 63.1%(8,764) | 32.6%(4,524) | D+30.5 | D+6.8 |
| 2010 | 59.9%(6,723) | 36.2%(4,065) | D+23.7 | R+15.0 |
| 2008 | 69.4%(10,529) | 30.6%(4,649) | D+38.7 | R+12.1 |
| 2006 | 74.4%(7,084) | 23.6%(2,244) | D+50.8 | D+6.0 |
| 2002 | 72.4%(7,143) | 27.6%(2,723) | D+44.8 | R+22.0 |
| 2000 | 82.5%(11,098) | 15.7%(2,112) | D+66.8 | R+4.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.2%(5,006) | 60.3%(9,093) | R+27.1 | D+0.6 |
| 2020 | 34.5%(5,587) | 62.1%(10,076) | R+27.7 | R+60.4 |
| 2016 | 62.1%(9,631) | 29.4%(4,560) | D+32.7 | D+22.5 |
| 2012 | 52.7%(7,353) | 42.5%(5,932) | D+10.2 | R+13.4 |
| 2011 | 59.4%(3,568) | 35.8%(2,149) | D+23.6 | R+15.7 |
| 2008 | 67.6%(10,305) | 28.2%(4,306) | D+39.3 | D+1.1 |
| 2004 | 67.8%(11,448) | 29.5%(4,979) | D+38.3 | D+16.3 |
| 2000 | 59.6%(8,746) | 37.6%(5,520) | D+22.0 | D+0.4 |
| 1996 | 59.0%(8,558) | 37.4%(5,427) | D+21.6 | R+8.3 |
| 1992 | 59.0%(8,908) | 29.1%(4,395) | D+29.9 | R+19.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab