Mercer County, West Virginia: null
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+57.3
2024 Margin
R+2.9%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
60K
Population
Mercer County, West Virginia voted R+57.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 18,372 votes (77.9%). This represented a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
11.5
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-2.3/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+57.3
2020→2024 SwingR+2.9%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population59,664
Median Age
43.3(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
27.8%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$46,409(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
88.9%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
6.2%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
69.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.6%(4,851) | 77.9%(18,372) | R+57.3 | -2.9 |
| 2020 | 22.1%(5,556) | 76.5%(19,237) | R+54.4 | +0.3 |
| 2016 | 20.3%(4,704) | 75.0%(17,404) | R+54.8 | -7.8 |
| 2012 | 25.5%(5,432) | 72.5%(15,450) | R+47.0 | -19.4 |
| 2008 | 35.4%(7,450) | 63.0%(13,246) | R+27.6 | -10.2 |
| 2004 | 41.0%(9,178) | 58.3%(13,057) | R+17.3 | -7.5 |
| 2000 | 44.2%(8,347) | 54.1%(10,206) | R+9.8 | -14.9 |
| 1996 | 46.6%(8,721) | 41.5%(7,768) | D+5.1 | -2.9 |
| 1992 | 46.9%(9,511) | 38.9%(7,888) | D+8.0 | +8.3 |
| 1988 | 49.7%(10,152) | 50.0%(10,221) | R+0.3 | +20.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.7%(4,306) | 78.5%(18,120) | R+59.9 | -4.9 |
| 2020 | 21.5%(5,269) | 76.5%(18,740) | R+55.0 | -40.5 |
| 2018 | 41.2%(7,430) | 55.6%(10,033) | R+14.4 | +22.3 |
| 2014 | 30.1%(4,356) | 66.8%(9,668) | R+36.7 | -57.8 |
| 2012 | 59.6%(12,243) | 38.4%(7,898) | D+21.1 | +18.3 |
| 2010 | 49.9%(7,769) | 47.0%(7,326) | D+2.8 | -17.6 |
| 2008 | 60.2%(12,341) | 39.8%(8,161) | D+20.4 | -0.9 |
| 2006 | 59.6%(7,557) | 38.3%(4,855) | D+21.3 | -6.6 |
| 2002 | 64.0%(7,867) | 36.0%(4,435) | D+27.9 | -19.8 |
| 2000 | 72.7%(12,071) | 25.1%(4,159) | D+47.7 | -6.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.3%(5,560) | 70.8%(16,234) | R+46.6 | +8.2 |
| 2020 | 20.8%(5,052) | 75.7%(18,340) | R+54.8 | -40.4 |
| 2016 | 40.3%(9,323) | 54.7%(12,662) | R+14.4 | -6.2 |
| 2012 | 44.4%(9,257) | 52.6%(10,974) | R+8.2 | -9.7 |
| 2011 | 49.4%(3,930) | 48.0%(3,817) | D+1.4 | -41.5 |
| 2008 | 70.2%(14,654) | 27.2%(5,687) | D+43.0 | +16.0 |
| 2004 | 62.6%(13,997) | 35.7%(7,980) | D+26.9 | +32.5 |
| 2000 | 46.3%(8,728) | 51.9%(9,786) | R+5.6 | +1.8 |
| 1996 | 45.1%(8,373) | 52.5%(9,748) | R+7.4 | -28.1 |
| 1992 | 56.8%(10,925) | 36.1%(6,952) | D+20.7 | -7.7 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(62.9%) | Bernie Sanders(13.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.4%) | Hillary Clinton(34.5%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(83.0%) | Ted Cruz(9.0%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(50.3%) | Other(49.7%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(72.1%) | Barack Obama(21.1%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee