Upshur County, West Virginia: null
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+56.8
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 1968
Voting Streak
Classification
24K
Population
Upshur County, West Virginia voted R+56.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 7,633 votes (77.42%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1968.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.9
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.9/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+56.8
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 1968
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population23,816
Median Age
42.0(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
25.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$49,663(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
92.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
79.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
18.3%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.7%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.6%(2,033) | 77.4%(7,633) | R+56.8 | -2.8 |
| 2020 | 22.1%(2,256) | 76.0%(7,771) | R+54.0 | +2.4 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(1,766) | 75.3%(7,005) | R+56.4 | -10.8 |
| 2012 | 26.0%(2,158) | 71.6%(5,939) | R+45.6 | -12.3 |
| 2008 | 32.6%(2,925) | 65.9%(5,911) | R+33.3 | +0.7 |
| 2004 | 32.6%(3,034) | 66.6%(6,191) | R+34.0 | -4.5 |
| 2000 | 34.1%(2,770) | 63.6%(5,165) | R+29.5 | -25.8 |
| 1996 | 41.0%(3,052) | 44.6%(3,325) | R+3.7 | +0.5 |
| 1992 | 38.3%(3,161) | 42.5%(3,505) | R+4.2 | +18.0 |
| 1988 | 38.8%(3,065) | 61.0%(4,813) | R+22.1 | +19.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.4%(1,879) | 76.8%(7,437) | R+57.4 | +0.7 |
| 2020 | 19.4%(1,953) | 77.5%(7,788) | R+58.0 | -46.0 |
| 2018 | 41.2%(3,102) | 53.2%(4,010) | R+12.1 | +33.1 |
| 2014 | 25.6%(1,576) | 70.8%(4,356) | R+45.2 | -55.9 |
| 2012 | 53.9%(4,403) | 43.2%(3,531) | D+10.7 | +10.8 |
| 2010 | 48.2%(3,259) | 48.3%(3,270) | R+0.2 | -17.6 |
| 2008 | 58.7%(5,241) | 41.3%(3,686) | D+17.4 | -4.1 |
| 2006 | 59.9%(3,534) | 38.3%(2,261) | D+21.6 | +19.2 |
| 2002 | 51.2%(3,160) | 48.8%(3,016) | D+2.3 | -52.0 |
| 2000 | 76.3%(5,562) | 22.0%(1,601) | D+54.4 | +11.8 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.2%(1,948) | 67.2%(6,478) | R+47.0 | +3.7 |
| 2020 | 19.3%(1,915) | 70.0%(6,951) | R+50.7 | -40.0 |
| 2016 | 40.5%(3,726) | 51.3%(4,716) | R+10.8 | +1.9 |
| 2012 | 41.7%(3,425) | 54.3%(4,464) | R+12.6 | +7.5 |
| 2011 | 37.8%(1,673) | 57.9%(2,566) | R+20.2 | -67.2 |
| 2008 | 72.1%(6,498) | 25.0%(2,253) | D+47.1 | +16.3 |
| 2004 | 64.5%(5,992) | 33.7%(3,130) | D+30.8 | +38.9 |
| 2000 | 44.8%(3,669) | 52.9%(4,333) | R+8.1 | +24.3 |
| 1996 | 32.7%(2,351) | 65.0%(4,682) | R+32.4 | -35.2 |
| 1992 | 48.5%(3,904) | 45.6%(3,677) | D+2.8 | +12.5 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(71.8%) | Bernie Sanders(10.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(52.8%) | Hillary Clinton(36.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(76.2%) | Ted Cruz(9.3%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(66.7%) | Other(33.3%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.8%) | Barack Obama(30.0%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee