Wood County, WV
WV · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Wood County, WV (West Virginia) voted R+43.0 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 26,380 votes (70.7%) to 10,317 (27.65%) for Harris.
This represents a R+1.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Wood County is classified as a deep Republican county. Wood County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 83,407.
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 | 27.6%(10,317) | 70.7%(26,380) | R+43.0 | R+1.1 |
| 2020 | 28.2%(10,926) | 70.2%(27,202) | R+42.0 | D+5.2 |
| 2016 | 23.3%(8,400) | 70.5%(25,434) | R+47.2 | R+15.1 |
| 2012 | 33.0%(11,230) | 65.1%(22,183) | R+32.1 | R+3.5 |
| 2008 | 34.9%(12,573) | 63.6%(22,896) | R+28.7 | R+0.8 |
| 2004 | 35.8%(14,025) | 63.6%(24,948) | R+27.8 | R+4.9 |
| 2000 | 37.4%(12,664) | 60.3%(20,428) | R+22.9 | R+16.1 |
| 1996 | 40.6%(13,261) | 47.5%(15,502) | R+6.9 | R+1.6 |
| 1992 | 37.5%(13,529) | 42.8%(15,441) | R+5.3 | D+14.6 |
| 1988 | 39.8%(12,959) | 59.7%(19,450) | R+19.9 | D+17.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Wood County, WV • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.6%(9,381) | 71.2%(26,084) | R+45.6 | D+2.6 |
| 2020 | 24.5%(9,359) | 72.7%(27,733) | R+48.2 | R+49.9 |
| 2018 | 48.9%(14,189) | 47.2%(13,696) | D+1.7 | D+40.9 |
| 2014 | 28.7%(6,226) | 68.0%(14,723) | R+39.2 | R+67.3 |
| 2012 | 63.1%(20,891) | 35.0%(11,583) | D+28.1 | D+25.7 |
| 2010 | 50.0%(13,043) | 47.5%(12,403) | D+2.5 | R+12.1 |
| 2008 | 57.3%(20,029) | 42.7%(14,954) | D+14.5 | D+2.0 |
| 2006 | 55.4%(12,377) | 42.8%(9,570) | D+12.6 | D+0.5 |
| 2002 | 56.0%(12,224) | 44.0%(9,603) | D+12.0 | R+41.3 |
| 2000 | 75.6%(25,007) | 22.3%(7,374) | D+53.3 | D+12.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.1%(10,532) | 64.7%(23,422) | R+35.6 | D+7.7 |
| 2020 | 26.4%(9,933) | 69.7%(26,232) | R+43.3 | R+46.9 |
| 2016 | 48.3%(17,240) | 44.7%(15,959) | D+3.6 | D+3.5 |
| 2012 | 48.6%(16,284) | 48.5%(16,272) | D+0.0 | D+10.2 |
| 2011 | 43.4%(6,396) | 53.6%(7,888) | R+10.1 | R+63.9 |
| 2008 | 75.4%(26,769) | 21.6%(7,658) | D+53.8 | D+24.2 |
| 2004 | 64.0%(24,904) | 34.4%(13,383) | D+29.6 | D+46.8 |
| 2000 | 40.4%(13,673) | 57.6%(19,474) | R+17.2 | D+2.8 |
| 1996 | 38.6%(12,319) | 58.5%(18,679) | R+19.9 | R+28.5 |
| 1992 | 51.5%(17,781) | 43.0%(14,834) | D+8.5 | D+6.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab