Putnam County, West Virginia: null
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+46.3
2024 Margin
R+3.7%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1980
Voting Streak
Classification
57K
Population
Putnam County, West Virginia voted R+46.3 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 19,868 votes (72.23%). This represented a R+3.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
6.4
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.5/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+46.3
2020→2024 SwingR+3.7%
Voting StreakR since 1980
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population57,440
Median Age
42.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
40.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$75,725(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
94.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
1.1%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
82.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
10.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.2%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.9%(7,124) | 72.2%(19,868) | R+46.3 | -3.7 |
| 2020 | 27.6%(7,878) | 70.3%(20,034) | R+42.6 | +4.6 |
| 2016 | 23.3%(5,884) | 70.6%(17,788) | R+47.2 | -10.3 |
| 2012 | 30.5%(7,256) | 67.5%(16,032) | R+36.9 | -13.4 |
| 2008 | 37.7%(9,334) | 61.2%(15,162) | R+23.5 | +2.0 |
| 2004 | 37.0%(9,301) | 62.5%(15,716) | R+25.5 | -4.6 |
| 2000 | 38.6%(7,891) | 59.6%(12,173) | R+21.0 | -16.8 |
| 1996 | 42.7%(8,029) | 46.8%(8,803) | R+4.1 | +0.7 |
| 1992 | 39.1%(6,817) | 43.9%(7,653) | R+4.8 | +5.5 |
| 1988 | 44.7%(6,640) | 55.0%(8,163) | R+10.3 | +17.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.4%(6,841) | 71.2%(19,184) | R+45.8 | +3.9 |
| 2020 | 24.1%(6,784) | 73.8%(20,812) | R+49.7 | -51.7 |
| 2018 | 49.3%(10,513) | 47.3%(10,090) | D+2.0 | +42.9 |
| 2014 | 28.3%(4,543) | 69.2%(11,103) | R+40.9 | -58.5 |
| 2012 | 57.6%(13,509) | 40.0%(9,379) | D+17.6 | +21.1 |
| 2010 | 47.0%(8,908) | 50.6%(9,578) | R+3.5 | -20.4 |
| 2008 | 58.4%(14,386) | 41.6%(10,236) | D+16.9 | +5.3 |
| 2006 | 54.7%(8,639) | 43.2%(6,822) | D+11.5 | -4.8 |
| 2002 | 58.1%(9,573) | 41.9%(6,891) | D+16.3 | -25.2 |
| 2000 | 69.8%(12,813) | 28.3%(5,192) | D+41.5 | -2.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.4%(9,220) | 60.0%(16,068) | R+25.6 | +5.7 |
| 2020 | 32.8%(8,831) | 64.0%(17,251) | R+31.2 | -45.0 |
| 2016 | 53.3%(13,410) | 39.6%(9,956) | D+13.7 | +23.2 |
| 2012 | 43.7%(10,303) | 53.1%(12,534) | R+9.5 | +11.7 |
| 2011 | 38.4%(4,376) | 59.5%(6,790) | R+21.2 | -63.3 |
| 2008 | 69.0%(16,995) | 26.9%(6,622) | D+42.1 | +24.6 |
| 2004 | 57.7%(14,373) | 40.1%(9,998) | D+17.6 | +17.4 |
| 2000 | 48.5%(9,991) | 48.4%(9,969) | D+0.1 | +30.4 |
| 1996 | 33.2%(6,052) | 63.5%(11,582) | R+30.3 | -30.5 |
| 1992 | 44.7%(7,567) | 44.5%(7,538) | D+0.2 | -16.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(69.7%) | Bernie Sanders(12.2%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.3%) | Hillary Clinton(40.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(75.1%) | Ted Cruz(9.9%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(67.0%) | Other(33.0%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(67.5%) | Barack Obama(26.6%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee