Platte County, WY
WY · Presidential Elections 1912–2024
Platte County, WY (Wyoming) voted R+64.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 3,874 votes (81.3%) to 780 (16.37%) for Harris.
This represents a R+3.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Platte County is classified as a deep Republican county. Platte County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968. The county has a population of approximately 8,612.
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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 | 16.4%(780) | 81.3%(3,874) | R+64.9 | R+3.8 |
| 2020 | 18.1%(890) | 79.2%(3,898) | R+61.1 | R+1.1 |
| 2016 | 15.9%(719) | 75.9%(3,437) | R+60.0 | R+17.8 |
| 2012 | 27.0%(1,223) | 69.2%(3,136) | R+42.2 | R+7.2 |
| 2008 | 30.9%(1,407) | 65.8%(3,002) | R+35.0 | D+4.8 |
| 2004 | 29.0%(1,328) | 68.8%(3,149) | R+39.8 | R+1.5 |
| 2000 | 28.6%(1,249) | 66.9%(2,925) | R+38.3 | R+26.4 |
| 1996 | 37.0%(1,631) | 48.9%(2,155) | R+11.9 | R+5.2 |
| 1992 | 34.5%(1,398) | 41.2%(1,668) | R+6.7 | D+13.6 |
| 1988 | 38.9%(1,482) | 59.2%(2,253) | R+20.2 | D+18.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Platte County, WY • 1912–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.9%(747) | 83.4%(3,924) | R+67.5 | R+4.6 |
| 2020 | 18.4%(898) | 81.4%(3,962) | R+62.9 | R+8.8 |
| 2018 | 21.2%(801) | 75.3%(2,850) | R+54.1 | D+4.3 |
| 2014 | 15.6%(552) | 74.0%(2,625) | R+58.4 | R+2.4 |
| 2012 | 20.2%(905) | 76.2%(3,420) | R+56.0 | D+44.0 |
| 2008 | 49.8%(2,253) | 149.8%(6,776) | R+100.0 | R+56.0 |
| 2006 | 28.0%(1,108) | 72.0%(2,852) | R+44.0 | D+2.0 |
| 2002 | 27.0%(1,042) | 73.0%(2,817) | R+46.0 | D+9.0 |
| 2000 | 20.1%(874) | 75.1%(3,263) | R+55.0 | R+47.3 |
| 1996 | 44.2%(1,949) | 51.9%(2,286) | R+7.7 | D+12.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.0%(0) | 72.1%(2,915) | R+72.1 | R+24.5 |
| 2018 | 22.4%(845) | 70.0%(2,644) | R+47.6 | R+20.9 |
| 2014 | 26.0%(915) | 52.7%(1,857) | R+26.7 | D+9.8 |
| 2010 | 23.6%(905) | 60.2%(2,303) | R+36.5 | R+67.8 |
| 2006 | 65.6%(2,607) | 34.2%(1,362) | D+31.3 | D+19.0 |
| 2002 | 54.9%(2,122) | 42.5%(1,645) | D+12.3 | D+46.0 |
| 1998 | 31.5%(1,274) | 65.2%(2,635) | R+33.7 | D+11.6 |
| 1994 | 26.9%(1,193) | 72.2%(3,197) | R+45.2 | R+77.8 |
| 1990 | 66.3%(2,445) | 33.7%(1,244) | D+32.6 | D+13.5 |
| 1986 | 59.5%(2,399) | 40.5%(1,632) | D+19.0 | R+14.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab