Upshur County, WV
WV · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Upshur County, WV (West Virginia) voted R+56.8 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,633 votes (77.42%) to 2,033 (20.62%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Upshur County is classified as a deep Republican county. Upshur County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 23,712.
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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 | 20.6%(2,033) | 77.4%(7,633) | R+56.8 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 22.1%(2,256) | 76.0%(7,771) | R+53.9 | D+2.4 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(1,766) | 75.3%(7,005) | R+56.3 | R+10.8 |
| 2012 | 26.0%(2,158) | 71.6%(5,939) | R+45.6 | R+12.3 |
| 2008 | 32.6%(2,925) | 65.9%(5,911) | R+33.3 | D+0.7 |
| 2004 | 32.6%(3,034) | 66.6%(6,191) | R+34.0 | R+4.5 |
| 2000 | 34.1%(2,770) | 63.6%(5,165) | R+29.5 | R+25.8 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(3,052) | 44.6%(3,325) | R+3.7 | D+0.5 |
| 1992 | 38.3%(3,161) | 42.5%(3,505) | R+4.2 | D+18.0 |
| 1988 | 38.8%(3,065) | 61.0%(4,813) | R+22.1 | D+19.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Upshur County, WV • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.4%(1,879) | 76.7%(7,437) | R+57.4 | D+0.7 |
| 2020 | 19.4%(1,953) | 77.5%(7,788) | R+58.1 | R+46.0 |
| 2018 | 41.2%(3,102) | 53.2%(4,010) | R+12.1 | D+33.1 |
| 2014 | 25.6%(1,576) | 70.8%(4,356) | R+45.2 | R+55.9 |
| 2012 | 53.9%(4,403) | 43.2%(3,531) | D+10.7 | D+10.8 |
| 2010 | 48.2%(3,259) | 48.3%(3,270) | R+0.2 | R+17.6 |
| 2008 | 58.7%(5,241) | 41.3%(3,686) | D+17.4 | R+4.1 |
| 2006 | 59.8%(3,534) | 38.3%(2,261) | D+21.6 | D+19.2 |
| 2002 | 51.2%(3,160) | 48.8%(3,016) | D+2.3 | R+52.0 |
| 2000 | 76.3%(5,562) | 22.0%(1,601) | D+54.4 | D+11.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.2%(1,948) | 67.2%(6,478) | R+47.0 | D+3.7 |
| 2020 | 19.3%(1,915) | 70.0%(6,951) | R+50.7 | R+39.9 |
| 2016 | 40.5%(3,726) | 51.3%(4,716) | R+10.8 | D+1.9 |
| 2012 | 41.7%(3,425) | 54.3%(4,464) | R+12.6 | D+7.5 |
| 2011 | 37.8%(1,673) | 57.9%(2,566) | R+20.2 | R+67.2 |
| 2008 | 72.1%(6,498) | 25.0%(2,253) | D+47.1 | D+16.3 |
| 2004 | 64.5%(5,992) | 33.7%(3,130) | D+30.8 | D+38.9 |
| 2000 | 44.8%(3,669) | 52.9%(4,333) | R+8.1 | D+24.3 |
| 1996 | 32.7%(2,351) | 65.1%(4,682) | R+32.4 | R+35.2 |
| 1992 | 48.5%(3,904) | 45.6%(3,677) | D+2.8 | D+12.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab