Gilmer County, WV
WV · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Gilmer County, WV (West Virginia) voted R+57.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,822 votes (77.73%) to 486 (20.73%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Gilmer County is classified as a deep Republican county. Gilmer County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 7,288.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.7%(486) | 77.7%(1,822) | R+57.0 | R+3.9 |
| 2020 | 22.5%(599) | 75.6%(2,012) | R+53.1 | R+0.7 |
| 2016 | 21.1%(545) | 73.5%(1,896) | R+52.4 | R+22.4 |
| 2012 | 33.3%(840) | 63.2%(1,595) | R+29.9 | R+12.4 |
| 2008 | 39.8%(1,004) | 57.3%(1,445) | R+17.5 | D+0.2 |
| 2004 | 40.6%(1,159) | 58.4%(1,665) | R+17.7 | R+0.7 |
| 2000 | 39.9%(1,092) | 56.9%(1,560) | R+17.1 | R+34.3 |
| 1996 | 52.5%(1,390) | 35.2%(933) | D+17.3 | D+1.7 |
| 1992 | 50.0%(1,576) | 34.4%(1,085) | D+15.6 | D+6.6 |
| 1988 | 54.2%(1,661) | 45.3%(1,387) | D+8.9 | D+22.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Gilmer County, WV • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.8%(481) | 76.3%(1,763) | R+55.5 | R+3.3 |
| 2020 | 22.6%(586) | 74.8%(1,939) | R+52.2 | R+52.9 |
| 2018 | 47.2%(944) | 46.5%(929) | D+0.8 | D+25.5 |
| 2014 | 33.9%(572) | 58.6%(989) | R+24.7 | R+45.6 |
| 2012 | 55.7%(1,409) | 34.9%(881) | D+20.9 | D+7.1 |
| 2010 | 54.3%(1,277) | 40.6%(954) | D+13.7 | R+12.5 |
| 2008 | 63.1%(1,582) | 36.9%(925) | D+26.2 | R+12.4 |
| 2006 | 67.3%(1,202) | 28.7%(512) | D+38.7 | D+17.1 |
| 2002 | 60.8%(1,087) | 39.2%(702) | D+21.5 | R+40.2 |
| 2000 | 79.2%(2,085) | 17.5%(460) | D+61.7 | D+8.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.2%(594) | 67.1%(1,522) | R+40.9 | D+3.6 |
| 2020 | 24.1%(623) | 68.7%(1,773) | R+44.6 | R+47.7 |
| 2016 | 46.6%(1,195) | 43.5%(1,116) | D+3.1 | R+9.4 |
| 2012 | 53.7%(1,345) | 41.3%(1,033) | D+12.5 | D+24.2 |
| 2011 | 39.9%(539) | 51.7%(698) | R+11.8 | R+57.0 |
| 2008 | 69.0%(1,728) | 23.7%(595) | D+45.2 | D+1.5 |
| 2004 | 69.9%(1,975) | 26.1%(739) | D+43.7 | D+36.9 |
| 2000 | 51.7%(1,418) | 44.9%(1,231) | D+6.8 | D+27.1 |
| 1996 | 39.0%(1,026) | 59.4%(1,560) | R+20.3 | R+30.2 |
| 1992 | 50.5%(1,554) | 40.6%(1,250) | D+9.9 | R+4.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab