McDowell County, WV
WV · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
McDowell County, WV (West Virginia) voted R+60.4 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 4,310 votes (79.45%) to 1,036 (19.1%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. McDowell County is classified as a deep Republican county. McDowell County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012. The county has a population of approximately 17,943.
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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
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.1%(1,036) | 79.5%(4,310) | R+60.4 | R+1.9 |
| 2020 | 20.4%(1,333) | 78.9%(5,148) | R+58.5 | R+7.4 |
| 2016 | 23.0%(1,438) | 74.1%(4,629) | R+51.1 | R+21.2 |
| 2012 | 34.1%(2,109) | 64.0%(3,959) | R+29.9 | R+38.4 |
| 2008 | 53.3%(3,430) | 44.8%(2,882) | D+8.5 | R+15.3 |
| 2004 | 61.7%(4,501) | 37.8%(2,762) | D+23.8 | R+10.4 |
| 2000 | 66.3%(4,845) | 32.1%(2,348) | D+34.2 | R+19.9 |
| 1996 | 73.0%(5,989) | 18.9%(1,550) | D+54.1 | D+2.2 |
| 1992 | 71.8%(7,019) | 19.8%(1,941) | D+51.9 | D+3.1 |
| 1988 | 74.2%(7,204) | 25.4%(2,463) | D+48.8 | D+15.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
McDowell County, WV • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.4%(898) | 79.9%(4,121) | R+62.5 | R+9.7 |
| 2020 | 22.7%(1,363) | 75.4%(4,539) | R+52.8 | R+53.3 |
| 2018 | 48.7%(2,222) | 48.1%(2,198) | D+0.5 | D+8.7 |
| 2014 | 44.7%(1,615) | 52.9%(1,909) | R+8.1 | R+54.9 |
| 2012 | 72.3%(4,385) | 25.6%(1,550) | D+46.8 | D+1.9 |
| 2010 | 71.2%(3,282) | 26.4%(1,216) | D+44.8 | R+20.3 |
| 2008 | 82.5%(5,260) | 17.5%(1,113) | D+65.1 | R+3.3 |
| 2006 | 83.0%(3,199) | 14.6%(563) | D+68.4 | R+2.2 |
| 2002 | 85.3%(3,130) | 14.7%(540) | D+70.6 | R+11.8 |
| 2000 | 89.7%(6,370) | 7.3%(519) | D+82.4 | D+3.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.8%(1,189) | 69.9%(3,489) | R+46.1 | D+10.3 |
| 2020 | 21.0%(1,321) | 77.4%(4,861) | R+56.4 | R+72.0 |
| 2016 | 56.1%(3,459) | 40.4%(2,493) | D+15.7 | R+18.7 |
| 2012 | 65.9%(4,007) | 31.6%(1,919) | D+34.4 | R+19.9 |
| 2011 | 76.3%(1,747) | 22.0%(504) | D+54.3 | R+14.4 |
| 2008 | 83.3%(5,323) | 14.6%(933) | D+68.7 | D+7.6 |
| 2004 | 79.3%(5,731) | 18.3%(1,320) | D+61.0 | D+58.9 |
| 2000 | 50.6%(3,723) | 48.5%(3,570) | D+2.1 | R+36.0 |
| 1996 | 68.3%(5,653) | 30.2%(2,502) | D+38.1 | R+21.6 |
| 1992 | 77.8%(7,227) | 18.1%(1,685) | D+59.7 | D+16.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab