Utah — Elections 1892–2024

presidential history

Presidential margin, 1896–2024

Democratic minus Republican, by election

Presidential margin over time
Year	Margin (D minus R)
1896	+65.4%
1900	−2.3%
1904	−28.6%
1908	−17.0%
1912	−4.9%
1916	+21.0%
1920	−17.1%
1924	−19.3%
1928	−7.7%
1932	+15.5%
1936	+39.5%
1940	+24.7%
1944	+21.0%
1948	+9.0%
1952	−17.9%
1956	−29.1%
1960	−9.6%
1964	+9.4%
1968	−19.4%
1972	−41.2%
1976	−28.8%
1980	−52.2%
1984	−49.8%
1988	−34.2%
1992	−18.7%
1996	−21.1%
2000	−40.5%
2004	−45.5%
2008	−28.2%
2012	−47.9%
2016	−17.9%
2020	−20.2%
2024	−21.6%

DemocraticRepublican

34 presidential elections

Third column names the leading third-party or independent finisher. Source · MIT Election Lab · ICPSR · VEST (precinct-level 2024). Swing · margin change from the prior cycle. vs U.S. · margin relative to the national result that year.
Year	Won	Democratic	Republican	Other	Margin	Swing	vs U.S.	Total
2024	R	37.8%Harris562,560	59.4%Trump883,799	1.1%Oliver16,902 +10	R+21.6	R+1.3	R+20.1	1,488,469
All 13 candidates in 2024 · 11 minor / independent Donald J. TrumpRepublican59.4%883,799 Kamala D. HarrisDemocratic37.8%562,560 Chase OliverLibertarian1.1%16,902 Joel SkousenConstitution0.6%8,402 Jill SteinGreen0.6%8,222 Claudia De La CruzUnaffiliated0.2%3,189 Lucifer "justin Case" EveryloveUnaffiliated0.2%2,653 Cornel WestUnaffiliated0.1%2,199 Peter Sonski / Lauren Michelle Onak (write-in)Write-In0.0%441 Jay J Bowman / De D. Bowman (write-in)Write-In0.0%59 Steve M. Johnson (write-in)Write-In0.0%33 Future Madam Potus (write-in)Write-In0.0%9 Andre Ramon Mc Neil (write-in)Write-In0.0%1
2020	R	37.2%Biden560,282	57.4%Trump865,140	2.6%Jorgensen38,447 +12	R+20.2	R+2.4	R+24.7	1,505,982
All 15 candidates in 2020 · 13 minor / independent Donald J. TrumpRepublican57.4%865,140 Joseph R. Jr. BidenDemocratic37.2%560,282 Jo JorgensenLibertarian2.6%38,447 OtherAll other candidates1.2%17,693 Kanye West (write-in)Write-In0.5%7,213 Don BlankenshipConstitution Party0.4%5,551 Howie HawkinsGreen0.3%5,053 Brock Pierce (write-in)Write-In0.2%2,623 Joe Mchugh (write-in)Write-In0.1%2,229 Gloria Estella La Riva (write-in)Write-In0.1%1,139 Brian Carroll (write-in)Write-In0.0%368 Jade Simmons (write-in)Write-In0.0%186 Tom Hoefling (write-in)Write-In0.0%51 R. President Boddie (write-in)Write-In0.0%6 Katherine Forbes (write-in)Write-In0.0%1
2016	R	27.2%Clinton310,676	45.0%Trump515,231	22.3%Mcmullin255,060 +4	R+17.9	D+30.0	R+20.0	1,143,732
All 7 candidates in 2016 · 5 minor / independent Donald J. TrumpRepublican45.0%515,231 Hillary ClintonDemocratic27.2%310,676 Evan McmullinNo Party Affiliation22.3%255,060 Gary JohnsonLibertarian3.5%39,608 OtherAll other candidates1.1%12,393 Darrell L. CastleConstitution Party0.7%8,032 Kyle Kenley KopitkeIndependent American0.2%2,732
2012	R	24.7%Obama251,813	72.5%Romney740,600	1.2%Johnson12,572 +4	R+47.9	R+19.7	R+51.7	1,020,861
All 7 candidates in 2012 · 5 minor / independent Mitt RomneyRepublican72.5%740,600 Barack H. ObamaDemocratic24.7%251,813 Gary JohnsonLibertarian1.2%12,572 Ross Carl ""rocky"" AndersonJustice0.5%5,335 OtherAll other candidates0.4%3,853 Jill SteinGreen0.4%3,817 Virgil Hamlin, Jr. GoodeConstitution Party0.3%2,871
2008	R	34.4%Obama327,670	62.6%McCain596,030	1.3%Baldwin12,012 +5	R+28.2	D+17.4	R+35.5	952,370
All 8 candidates in 2008 · 6 minor / independent John MccainRepublican62.6%596,030 Barack H. ObamaDemocratic34.4%327,670 Charles ""chuck"" BaldwinConstitution Party1.3%12,012 Ralph NaderPeace & Freedom0.9%8,416 Bob BarrLibertarian0.7%6,966 Cynthia MckinneyGreen0.1%982 Gloria Estella La RivaSocialism And Liberation Party0.0%262 OtherAll other candidates0.0%32
2004	R	26.0%Kerry241,199	71.5%Bush663,742	1.2%Nader11,305 +5	R+45.5	R+5.1	R+43.1	927,844
All 8 candidates in 2004 · 6 minor / independent George W. BushRepublican71.5%663,742 John KerryDemocratic26.0%241,199 Ralph NaderUnaffiliated1.2%11,305 Michael PeroutkaConstitution Party0.7%6,841 Michael BadnarikLibertarian0.4%3,375 Charles JayPersonal Choice0.1%946 Roger CaleroSocialist Workers0.0%393 OtherAll other candidates0.0%43
2000	R	26.3%Gore203,053	66.8%Bush515,096	4.7%Nader35,850 +6	R+40.5	R+19.4	R+41.0	770,754
All 9 candidates in 2000 · 7 minor / independent George W. BushRepublican66.8%515,096 Al GoreDemocratic26.3%203,053 Ralph NaderGreen4.7%35,850 Patrick ""pat"" BuchananReform Party1.2%9,319 Harry BrowneLibertarian0.5%3,616 Howard PhillipsIndependent American0.4%2,709 John HagelinNatural Law0.1%763 James HarrisSocialist Workers0.0%186 OtherAll other candidates0.0%162
1996	R	33.3%Clinton221,633	54.4%Dole361,911	10.0%Perot66,461 +10	R+21.1	R+2.4	R+29.6	665,629
All 13 candidates in 1996 · 11 minor / independent Robert DoleRepublican54.4%361,911 Bill ClintonDemocratic33.3%221,633 Ross PerotReform Party10.0%66,461 Ralph NaderGreen0.7%4,615 Harry BrowneLibertarian0.6%4,129 Howard PhillipsU.S. Taxpayers Party0.4%2,601 Diane TemplinIndependent American0.2%1,290 Peter CraneIndependent0.2%1,101 John HagelinNatural Law0.2%1,085 Monica MooreheadWorkers World0.0%298 James HarrisSocialist Workers0.0%235 OtherAll other candidates0.0%159 Earl DodgeProhibition0.0%111
1992	R	24.7%Clinton183,429	43.4%Bush322,632	27.3%Perot203,400 +10	R+18.7	D+15.5	R+24.3	744,068
All 13 candidates in 1992 · 11 minor / independent George H.W. BushRepublican43.4%322,632 Ross PerotIndependent27.3%203,400 Bill ClintonDemocratic24.7%183,429 James ""bo"" GritzPopulist3.8%28,602 Andre MarrouLibertarian0.3%1,900 John HagelinNatural Law0.2%1,319 Lyndon, Jr. LaroucheIndependents For Economic Recovery0.1%1,089 Lenora FulaniNew Alliance0.1%414 Howard PhillipsTaxpayers Party0.1%393 OtherAll other candidates0.0%362 James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers0.0%200 Ron DanielsCampaign For A New Tomorrow0.0%177 J. Quinn BrisbenSocialist Workers0.0%151
1988	R	32.0%Dukakis207,343	66.2%Bush428,442	1.2%Paul7,473 +6	R+34.2	D+15.7	R+26.4	647,008
All 9 candidates in 1988 · 7 minor / independent George H.W. BushRepublican66.2%428,442 Michael DukakisDemocratic32.0%207,343 Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian1.2%7,473 Delmar DennisAmerican0.3%2,158 Lenora FulaniNew Alliance0.1%455 Lyndon, Jr. LaroucheNational Economic Recovery0.1%427 Louie G. YoungkeitIndependent0.1%372 James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers0.0%209 Willa KenoyerSocialist0.0%129
1984	R	24.7%Mondale155,369	74.5%Reagan469,105	0.4%Bergland2,447 +5	R+49.8	D+2.4	R+31.6	629,656
All 8 candidates in 1984 · 6 minor / independent Ronald ReaganRepublican74.5%469,105 Walter MondaleDemocratic24.7%155,369 David BerglandLibertarian0.4%2,447 Delmar DennisAmerican0.2%1,345 Sonia JohnsonCitizens0.1%844 Dennis SerretteAlliance0.0%220 Gus HallCommunist Party Use0.0%184 Melvin MasonSocialist Workers0.0%142
1980	R	20.6%Carter124,266	72.8%Reagan439,687	5.0%Anderson30,284 +7	R+52.2	R+23.4	R+42.5	604,222
All 10 candidates in 1980 · 8 minor / independent Ronald ReaganRepublican72.8%439,687 Jimmy CarterDemocratic20.6%124,266 John B. AndersonIndependent5.0%30,284 Edward ""ed"" ClarkLibertarian1.2%7,156 Barry CommonerCitizens0.2%1,009 Percy L, Jr. GreavesAmerican0.2%965 John RarickAmerican Independent Party0.1%522 Gus HallCommunist Party Use0.0%139 Clifton DeberrySocialist Workers0.0%124 OtherAll other candidates0.0%70
1976	R	33.6%Carter182,110	62.4%Ford337,908	2.5%Anderson13,304 +5	R+28.8	D+12.5	R+30.9	541,218
All 8 candidates in 1976 · 6 minor / independent Gerald FordRepublican62.4%337,908 Jimmy CarterDemocratic33.6%182,110 Thomas J. AndersonAmerican2.5%13,304 Eugene ""gene"" MccarthyIndependent0.7%3,907 Roger MacbrideLiberal Party0.5%2,438 Lester MaddoxConcerned Citizens0.2%1,162 Peter CamejoIndependent0.0%268 Gus HallIndependent0.0%121
1972	R	26.4%McGovern126,284	67.6%Nixon323,643	6.0%	R+41.2	R+21.8	R+18.1	478,476
1968	R	37.1%Humphrey156,665	56.5%Nixon238,728	6.4%	R+19.4	R+28.8	R+18.7	422,568
1964	D	54.7%Johnson219,628	45.3%Goldwater181,785	0.0%	D+9.4	D+19.1	R+13.2	401,413
1960	R	45.2%Kennedy169,248	54.8%Nixon205,362	0.0%	R+9.6	D+19.5	R+9.8	374,710
1956	R	35.4%Stevenson118,364	64.6%Eisenhower215,631	0.0%	R+29.1	R+11.3	R+13.7	333,995
1952	R	41.1%Stevenson135,364	58.9%Eisenhower194,190	0.0%	R+17.9	R+26.8	R+7.1	329,554
1948	D	54.0%Truman149,151	45.0%Dewey124,402	1.0%	D+9.0	R+12.1	D+4.5	276,306
1944	D	60.4%Roosevelt150,088	39.4%Dewey97,891	0.1%	D+21.0	R+3.6	D+13.5	248,319
1940	D	62.3%Roosevelt154,277	37.6%Willkie93,151	0.2%	D+24.7	R+14.9	D+14.7	247,819
1936	D	69.3%Roosevelt150,248	29.8%Landon64,555	0.9%	D+39.5	D+24.1	D+15.3	216,679
1932	D	56.5%Roosevelt116,750	41.0%Hoover84,795	2.4%	D+15.5	D+23.2	R+2.3	206,578
1928	R	45.9%Smith80,985	53.6%Hoover94,618	0.6%	R+7.7	D+11.6	D+9.7	176,603
1924	R	29.9%Davis47,001	49.3%Coolidge77,327	20.8%La Follette32,662	R+19.3	R+2.2	D+5.9	156,990
1920	R	38.8%Cox56,639	55.9%Harding81,555	5.2%	R+17.1	R+38.0	D+9.1	145,828
1916	D	58.8%Wilson84,145	37.8%Hughes54,137	3.4%	D+21.0	D+25.9	D+17.8	143,146
1912	R	32.5%Wilson36,579	37.5%Taft42,100	30.0%	R+4.9	D+12.1	R+24.5	112,386
1908	R	39.2%Bryan42,601	56.2%Taft61,028	4.6%	R+17.0	D+11.6	R+7.4	108,613
1904	R	32.9%Parker33,413	61.4%Roosevelt62,446	5.7%	R+28.6	R+26.3	R+8.9	101,672
1900	R	48.3%Bryan45,006	50.6%McKinley47,139	1.1%	R+2.3	R+67.7	D+5.3	93,189
1896	D	82.7%Bryan64,607	17.3%McKinley13,491	0.0%	D+65.4	—	D+71.5	78,119
1892	—	—	—	—	No data	—	—	—

Congressional elections · 79 House races · 17 Senate races

U.S. House

Source · MIT Election Lab (MEDSL), House. CC-BY 4.0. Seat totals count district winners; vote shares aggregate every district.
Seats won	D %	R %	Total
R 4	32.5%	62.8%	1,448,677
R 4	32.2%	63.1%	1,063,258
R 4	35.3%	61.0%	1,432,232
D 1 · R 3	35.5%	58.7%	1,052,506

U.S. Senate

Source · MIT Election Lab (MEDSL), Senate. CC-BY 4.0.
Year	Won	Democratic	Republican	Total
2024	R	31.7%464,515	62.5%914,700	1,463,509
2022	R	0.0%0	53.2%571,974	1,076,061
2018	R	30.9%328,541	62.6%665,215	1,062,845
2016	R	27.1%301,858	68.1%760,220	1,115,583
2012	R	30.0%301,873	65.3%657,608	1,006,900
2010	R	32.8%191,732	61.6%360,403	585,230
2006	R	31.1%177,459	62.4%356,238	571,252
2004	R	28.7%258,955	69.4%626,640	902,884
2000	R	31.5%242,569	65.6%504,803	769,704
1998	R	33.0%163,172	64.0%316,652	494,897
1994	R	28.3%146,938	68.8%357,297	519,304
1992	R	39.7%301,228	55.4%420,069	758,479
1988	R	31.7%203,364	67.1%430,089	640,702
1986	R	26.6%115,523	72.3%314,608	435,017
1982	R	41.3%219,482	58.3%309,332	530,802
1980	R	25.5%151,454	73.6%437,675	594,298
1976	R	42.9%223,948	55.6%290,221	522,108

voter registration

Registered voters

By party of registration, over time

Party registration · 2026R+37.7

Presidential vote · 2024R+21.6

Registration leans Republican; the presidential vote runs 16 points more Republican.

1,774,984 registered voters · 2026

Democratic14.1%Republican51.8%Unaffiliated28.2%Other5.9%

domestic migration

Who moves in and out

Net domestic migration over time

+3,343 net domestic migration · 2025

20112025

Net +131,879 over 2011–2025 · gain loss

Domestic migration in Utah in Utah: net domestic migration by year
Year	Net domestic migration
2011	−387
2012	−777
2013	+5,596
2014	−255
2015	+7,609
2016	+19,852
2017	+18,329
2018	+16,083
2019	+15,588
2021	+30,249
2022	+13,235
2023	+547
2024	+2,867
2025	+3,343

Political twins — states

The states whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.

Kansas

76.9twin score

2004–2020 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend

Idaho

66.8twin score

2000–2012 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend

Nebraska

60.6twin score

2000–2024 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend

Twin score (0–100) = weighted cosine between tier-standardized fingerprints: presidential margins 2000–2024 with 12-yr trend and elasticity, ACS income, age, education, population and race, top reported ancestries, and religious adherence — chips name the closest-shared dimensions and the widest gap. Re-weight the groups in the twins explorer.

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Frequently asked questions

How did Utah vote in 2024?

In 2024, Utah voted Republican by 21.6 points (R+21.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,488,469 votes cast, 562,560 went Democratic and 883,799 went Republican.

When did Utah last vote Democratic?

The most recent presidential election in which Utah voted Democratic was 1964.

How many people live in Utah?

Utah has a population of 3,392,331 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.

What is the median household income in Utah?

Median household income in Utah is $95,166 — above the national median of $80,734. The Utah state median is $95,166.

What is the political history of Utah?

Akashic tracks 34 presidential elections in Utah from 1892 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.

presidential history

Presidential margin, 1896–2024

Democratic minus Republican, by election

Presidential margin over time
Year	Margin (D minus R)
1896	+65.4%
1900	−2.3%
1904	−28.6%
1908	−17.0%
1912	−4.9%
1916	+21.0%
1920	−17.1%
1924	−19.3%
1928	−7.7%
1932	+15.5%
1936	+39.5%
1940	+24.7%
1944	+21.0%
1948	+9.0%
1952	−17.9%
1956	−29.1%
1960	−9.6%
1964	+9.4%
1968	−19.4%
1972	−41.2%
1976	−28.8%
1980	−52.2%
1984	−49.8%
1988	−34.2%
1992	−18.7%
1996	−21.1%
2000	−40.5%
2004	−45.5%
2008	−28.2%
2012	−47.9%
2016	−17.9%
2020	−20.2%
2024	−21.6%

DemocraticRepublican

34 presidential elections

Third column names the leading third-party or independent finisher. Source · MIT Election Lab · ICPSR · VEST (precinct-level 2024). Swing · margin change from the prior cycle. vs U.S. · margin relative to the national result that year.
Year	Won	Democratic	Republican	Other	Margin	Swing	vs U.S.	Total
2024	R	37.8%Harris562,560	59.4%Trump883,799	1.1%Oliver16,902 +10	R+21.6	R+1.3	R+20.1	1,488,469
All 13 candidates in 2024 · 11 minor / independent Donald J. TrumpRepublican59.4%883,799 Kamala D. HarrisDemocratic37.8%562,560 Chase OliverLibertarian1.1%16,902 Joel SkousenConstitution0.6%8,402 Jill SteinGreen0.6%8,222 Claudia De La CruzUnaffiliated0.2%3,189 Lucifer "justin Case" EveryloveUnaffiliated0.2%2,653 Cornel WestUnaffiliated0.1%2,199 Peter Sonski / Lauren Michelle Onak (write-in)Write-In0.0%441 Jay J Bowman / De D. Bowman (write-in)Write-In0.0%59 Steve M. Johnson (write-in)Write-In0.0%33 Future Madam Potus (write-in)Write-In0.0%9 Andre Ramon Mc Neil (write-in)Write-In0.0%1
2020	R	37.2%Biden560,282	57.4%Trump865,140	2.6%Jorgensen38,447 +12	R+20.2	R+2.4	R+24.7	1,505,982
All 15 candidates in 2020 · 13 minor / independent Donald J. TrumpRepublican57.4%865,140 Joseph R. Jr. BidenDemocratic37.2%560,282 Jo JorgensenLibertarian2.6%38,447 OtherAll other candidates1.2%17,693 Kanye West (write-in)Write-In0.5%7,213 Don BlankenshipConstitution Party0.4%5,551 Howie HawkinsGreen0.3%5,053 Brock Pierce (write-in)Write-In0.2%2,623 Joe Mchugh (write-in)Write-In0.1%2,229 Gloria Estella La Riva (write-in)Write-In0.1%1,139 Brian Carroll (write-in)Write-In0.0%368 Jade Simmons (write-in)Write-In0.0%186 Tom Hoefling (write-in)Write-In0.0%51 R. President Boddie (write-in)Write-In0.0%6 Katherine Forbes (write-in)Write-In0.0%1
2016	R	27.2%Clinton310,676	45.0%Trump515,231	22.3%Mcmullin255,060 +4	R+17.9	D+30.0	R+20.0	1,143,732
All 7 candidates in 2016 · 5 minor / independent Donald J. TrumpRepublican45.0%515,231 Hillary ClintonDemocratic27.2%310,676 Evan McmullinNo Party Affiliation22.3%255,060 Gary JohnsonLibertarian3.5%39,608 OtherAll other candidates1.1%12,393 Darrell L. CastleConstitution Party0.7%8,032 Kyle Kenley KopitkeIndependent American0.2%2,732
2012	R	24.7%Obama251,813	72.5%Romney740,600	1.2%Johnson12,572 +4	R+47.9	R+19.7	R+51.7	1,020,861
All 7 candidates in 2012 · 5 minor / independent Mitt RomneyRepublican72.5%740,600 Barack H. ObamaDemocratic24.7%251,813 Gary JohnsonLibertarian1.2%12,572 Ross Carl ""rocky"" AndersonJustice0.5%5,335 OtherAll other candidates0.4%3,853 Jill SteinGreen0.4%3,817 Virgil Hamlin, Jr. GoodeConstitution Party0.3%2,871
2008	R	34.4%Obama327,670	62.6%McCain596,030	1.3%Baldwin12,012 +5	R+28.2	D+17.4	R+35.5	952,370
All 8 candidates in 2008 · 6 minor / independent John MccainRepublican62.6%596,030 Barack H. ObamaDemocratic34.4%327,670 Charles ""chuck"" BaldwinConstitution Party1.3%12,012 Ralph NaderPeace & Freedom0.9%8,416 Bob BarrLibertarian0.7%6,966 Cynthia MckinneyGreen0.1%982 Gloria Estella La RivaSocialism And Liberation Party0.0%262 OtherAll other candidates0.0%32
2004	R	26.0%Kerry241,199	71.5%Bush663,742	1.2%Nader11,305 +5	R+45.5	R+5.1	R+43.1	927,844
All 8 candidates in 2004 · 6 minor / independent George W. BushRepublican71.5%663,742 John KerryDemocratic26.0%241,199 Ralph NaderUnaffiliated1.2%11,305 Michael PeroutkaConstitution Party0.7%6,841 Michael BadnarikLibertarian0.4%3,375 Charles JayPersonal Choice0.1%946 Roger CaleroSocialist Workers0.0%393 OtherAll other candidates0.0%43
2000	R	26.3%Gore203,053	66.8%Bush515,096	4.7%Nader35,850 +6	R+40.5	R+19.4	R+41.0	770,754
All 9 candidates in 2000 · 7 minor / independent George W. BushRepublican66.8%515,096 Al GoreDemocratic26.3%203,053 Ralph NaderGreen4.7%35,850 Patrick ""pat"" BuchananReform Party1.2%9,319 Harry BrowneLibertarian0.5%3,616 Howard PhillipsIndependent American0.4%2,709 John HagelinNatural Law0.1%763 James HarrisSocialist Workers0.0%186 OtherAll other candidates0.0%162
1996	R	33.3%Clinton221,633	54.4%Dole361,911	10.0%Perot66,461 +10	R+21.1	R+2.4	R+29.6	665,629
All 13 candidates in 1996 · 11 minor / independent Robert DoleRepublican54.4%361,911 Bill ClintonDemocratic33.3%221,633 Ross PerotReform Party10.0%66,461 Ralph NaderGreen0.7%4,615 Harry BrowneLibertarian0.6%4,129 Howard PhillipsU.S. Taxpayers Party0.4%2,601 Diane TemplinIndependent American0.2%1,290 Peter CraneIndependent0.2%1,101 John HagelinNatural Law0.2%1,085 Monica MooreheadWorkers World0.0%298 James HarrisSocialist Workers0.0%235 OtherAll other candidates0.0%159 Earl DodgeProhibition0.0%111
1992	R	24.7%Clinton183,429	43.4%Bush322,632	27.3%Perot203,400 +10	R+18.7	D+15.5	R+24.3	744,068
All 13 candidates in 1992 · 11 minor / independent George H.W. BushRepublican43.4%322,632 Ross PerotIndependent27.3%203,400 Bill ClintonDemocratic24.7%183,429 James ""bo"" GritzPopulist3.8%28,602 Andre MarrouLibertarian0.3%1,900 John HagelinNatural Law0.2%1,319 Lyndon, Jr. LaroucheIndependents For Economic Recovery0.1%1,089 Lenora FulaniNew Alliance0.1%414 Howard PhillipsTaxpayers Party0.1%393 OtherAll other candidates0.0%362 James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers0.0%200 Ron DanielsCampaign For A New Tomorrow0.0%177 J. Quinn BrisbenSocialist Workers0.0%151
1988	R	32.0%Dukakis207,343	66.2%Bush428,442	1.2%Paul7,473 +6	R+34.2	D+15.7	R+26.4	647,008
All 9 candidates in 1988 · 7 minor / independent George H.W. BushRepublican66.2%428,442 Michael DukakisDemocratic32.0%207,343 Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian1.2%7,473 Delmar DennisAmerican0.3%2,158 Lenora FulaniNew Alliance0.1%455 Lyndon, Jr. LaroucheNational Economic Recovery0.1%427 Louie G. YoungkeitIndependent0.1%372 James ""mac"" WarrenSocialist Workers0.0%209 Willa KenoyerSocialist0.0%129
1984	R	24.7%Mondale155,369	74.5%Reagan469,105	0.4%Bergland2,447 +5	R+49.8	D+2.4	R+31.6	629,656
All 8 candidates in 1984 · 6 minor / independent Ronald ReaganRepublican74.5%469,105 Walter MondaleDemocratic24.7%155,369 David BerglandLibertarian0.4%2,447 Delmar DennisAmerican0.2%1,345 Sonia JohnsonCitizens0.1%844 Dennis SerretteAlliance0.0%220 Gus HallCommunist Party Use0.0%184 Melvin MasonSocialist Workers0.0%142
1980	R	20.6%Carter124,266	72.8%Reagan439,687	5.0%Anderson30,284 +7	R+52.2	R+23.4	R+42.5	604,222
All 10 candidates in 1980 · 8 minor / independent Ronald ReaganRepublican72.8%439,687 Jimmy CarterDemocratic20.6%124,266 John B. AndersonIndependent5.0%30,284 Edward ""ed"" ClarkLibertarian1.2%7,156 Barry CommonerCitizens0.2%1,009 Percy L, Jr. GreavesAmerican0.2%965 John RarickAmerican Independent Party0.1%522 Gus HallCommunist Party Use0.0%139 Clifton DeberrySocialist Workers0.0%124 OtherAll other candidates0.0%70
1976	R	33.6%Carter182,110	62.4%Ford337,908	2.5%Anderson13,304 +5	R+28.8	D+12.5	R+30.9	541,218
All 8 candidates in 1976 · 6 minor / independent Gerald FordRepublican62.4%337,908 Jimmy CarterDemocratic33.6%182,110 Thomas J. AndersonAmerican2.5%13,304 Eugene ""gene"" MccarthyIndependent0.7%3,907 Roger MacbrideLiberal Party0.5%2,438 Lester MaddoxConcerned Citizens0.2%1,162 Peter CamejoIndependent0.0%268 Gus HallIndependent0.0%121
1972	R	26.4%McGovern126,284	67.6%Nixon323,643	6.0%	R+41.2	R+21.8	R+18.1	478,476
1968	R	37.1%Humphrey156,665	56.5%Nixon238,728	6.4%	R+19.4	R+28.8	R+18.7	422,568
1964	D	54.7%Johnson219,628	45.3%Goldwater181,785	0.0%	D+9.4	D+19.1	R+13.2	401,413
1960	R	45.2%Kennedy169,248	54.8%Nixon205,362	0.0%	R+9.6	D+19.5	R+9.8	374,710
1956	R	35.4%Stevenson118,364	64.6%Eisenhower215,631	0.0%	R+29.1	R+11.3	R+13.7	333,995
1952	R	41.1%Stevenson135,364	58.9%Eisenhower194,190	0.0%	R+17.9	R+26.8	R+7.1	329,554
1948	D	54.0%Truman149,151	45.0%Dewey124,402	1.0%	D+9.0	R+12.1	D+4.5	276,306
1944	D	60.4%Roosevelt150,088	39.4%Dewey97,891	0.1%	D+21.0	R+3.6	D+13.5	248,319
1940	D	62.3%Roosevelt154,277	37.6%Willkie93,151	0.2%	D+24.7	R+14.9	D+14.7	247,819
1936	D	69.3%Roosevelt150,248	29.8%Landon64,555	0.9%	D+39.5	D+24.1	D+15.3	216,679
1932	D	56.5%Roosevelt116,750	41.0%Hoover84,795	2.4%	D+15.5	D+23.2	R+2.3	206,578
1928	R	45.9%Smith80,985	53.6%Hoover94,618	0.6%	R+7.7	D+11.6	D+9.7	176,603
1924	R	29.9%Davis47,001	49.3%Coolidge77,327	20.8%La Follette32,662	R+19.3	R+2.2	D+5.9	156,990
1920	R	38.8%Cox56,639	55.9%Harding81,555	5.2%	R+17.1	R+38.0	D+9.1	145,828
1916	D	58.8%Wilson84,145	37.8%Hughes54,137	3.4%	D+21.0	D+25.9	D+17.8	143,146
1912	R	32.5%Wilson36,579	37.5%Taft42,100	30.0%	R+4.9	D+12.1	R+24.5	112,386
1908	R	39.2%Bryan42,601	56.2%Taft61,028	4.6%	R+17.0	D+11.6	R+7.4	108,613
1904	R	32.9%Parker33,413	61.4%Roosevelt62,446	5.7%	R+28.6	R+26.3	R+8.9	101,672
1900	R	48.3%Bryan45,006	50.6%McKinley47,139	1.1%	R+2.3	R+67.7	D+5.3	93,189
1896	D	82.7%Bryan64,607	17.3%McKinley13,491	0.0%	D+65.4	—	D+71.5	78,119
1892	—	—	—	—	No data	—	—	—

Congressional elections · 79 House races · 17 Senate races

U.S. House

Source · MIT Election Lab (MEDSL), House. CC-BY 4.0. Seat totals count district winners; vote shares aggregate every district.
Seats won	D %	R %	Total
R 4	32.5%	62.8%	1,448,677
R 4	32.2%	63.1%	1,063,258
R 4	35.3%	61.0%	1,432,232
D 1 · R 3	35.5%	58.7%	1,052,506

U.S. Senate

Source · MIT Election Lab (MEDSL), Senate. CC-BY 4.0.
Year	Won	Democratic	Republican	Total
2024	R	31.7%464,515	62.5%914,700	1,463,509
2022	R	0.0%0	53.2%571,974	1,076,061
2018	R	30.9%328,541	62.6%665,215	1,062,845
2016	R	27.1%301,858	68.1%760,220	1,115,583
2012	R	30.0%301,873	65.3%657,608	1,006,900
2010	R	32.8%191,732	61.6%360,403	585,230
2006	R	31.1%177,459	62.4%356,238	571,252
2004	R	28.7%258,955	69.4%626,640	902,884
2000	R	31.5%242,569	65.6%504,803	769,704
1998	R	33.0%163,172	64.0%316,652	494,897
1994	R	28.3%146,938	68.8%357,297	519,304
1992	R	39.7%301,228	55.4%420,069	758,479
1988	R	31.7%203,364	67.1%430,089	640,702
1986	R	26.6%115,523	72.3%314,608	435,017
1982	R	41.3%219,482	58.3%309,332	530,802
1980	R	25.5%151,454	73.6%437,675	594,298
1976	R	42.9%223,948	55.6%290,221	522,108

voter registration

Registered voters

By party of registration, over time

Party registration · 2026R+37.7

Presidential vote · 2024R+21.6

Registration leans Republican; the presidential vote runs 16 points more Republican.

1,774,984 registered voters · 2026

Democratic14.1%Republican51.8%Unaffiliated28.2%Other5.9%

domestic migration

Who moves in and out

Net domestic migration over time

+3,343 net domestic migration · 2025

20112025

Net +131,879 over 2011–2025 · gain loss

Domestic migration in Utah in Utah: net domestic migration by year
Year	Net domestic migration
2011	−387
2012	−777
2013	+5,596
2014	−255
2015	+7,609
2016	+19,852
2017	+18,329
2018	+16,083
2019	+15,588
2021	+30,249
2022	+13,235
2023	+547
2024	+2,867
2025	+3,343

Political twins — states

The states whose fingerprint — 2000–2024 trajectory, demographics, ancestry, religion — sits closest to this one, and why.

Kansas

76.9twin score

2004–2020 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend

Idaho

66.8twin score

2000–2012 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend

Nebraska

60.6twin score

2000–2024 trajectory≠ 12-yr trend

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Frequently asked questions

How did Utah vote in 2024?

In 2024, Utah voted Republican by 21.6 points (R+21.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 1,488,469 votes cast, 562,560 went Democratic and 883,799 went Republican.

When did Utah last vote Democratic?

The most recent presidential election in which Utah voted Democratic was 1964.

How many people live in Utah?

Utah has a population of 3,392,331 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.

What is the median household income in Utah?

Median household income in Utah is $95,166 — above the national median of $80,734. The Utah state median is $95,166.

What is the political history of Utah?

Akashic tracks 34 presidential elections in Utah from 1892 to 2024. Of those, 8 went Democratic and 25 went Republican.

Measure	Utah	United States
Median age	32.2	39.1
Age 18–24	11.6%	9.2%
Age 65 and older	11.8%	17.2%

Measure	Utah	United States
Median household income	$95,166	$84,427
Poverty rate	8.5%	12.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)	37.9%	35.6%

Measure	Utah	United States
Speaks a non-English language at home	15.9%	22.3%
Spanish	10.9%	13.6%
Other Indo-European	1.2%	2.0%
Other Asian & Pacific Island	1.0%	1.1%

Measure	Utah	United States
Catholic	6.5%	18.6%
Evangelical Protestant	2.0%	16.5%
Unclaimed / not counted	26.8%	51.5%
Latter-day Saints	62.2%	2.0%

Measure	Utah	United States
Median age	32.2	39.1
Age 18–24	11.6%	9.2%
Age 65 and older	11.8%	17.2%

Age and life stage

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Languages at home

Religious landscape

Presidential margin, 1896–2024

U.S. House

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Registered voters

Who moves in and out

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Places within Utah

Frequently asked questions

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Presidential margin, 1896–2024

U.S. House

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Places within Utah

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Year	Democrat	Republican	Others	Total	CVAP	Turnout
2024	562,560	883,799	42,110	1,488,469	2,291,432	65.0%
2020	560,282	865,140	80,560	1,505,982	2,082,893	72.3%
2016	310,676	515,231	317,825	1,143,732	1,903,497	60.1%
2012	251,813	740,600	28,448	1,020,861	1,765,346	57.8%
2008	327,670	596,030	28,670	952,370	1,703,978	55.9%
2004	241,199	663,742	22,903	927,844	1,642,610^†	56.5%