Marengo, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Marengo, Alabama has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 27.1 pts more Dem. than Alabama overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Alabama |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,841 | 50.4% | 1.6 pts (151 votes) | 9,608 | — | 16.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,255 | 50.9% | 2.1 pts (218 votes) | 10,322 | -3.7 pts | 23.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,926 | 51.7% | 3.6 pts (410 votes) | 11,471 | +5.7 pts | 25.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,167 | 53.5% | 7.2 pts (831 votes) | 11,537 | +3.6 pts | 29.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 5,615 | 51.1% | 3.5 pts (382 votes) | 10,994 | -3.7 pts | 32.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 5,488 | 50.3% | 1.3 pts (145 votes) | 10,900 | -2.2 pts | 27.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,995 | 51.6% | 3.8 pts (364 votes) | 9,682 | -5.1 pts | 27.1 pts more Dem. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22,564 | 42.6% of population |
| 2004 | 21,777 | 47.4% of population |
| 2008 | 21,331 | 53.8% of population |
| 2012 | 20,375 | 56.6% of population |
| 2016 | 19,525 | 56.3% of population |
| 2020 | 19,271 | 56.6% of population |
| 2024 | 18,512 | 52.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marengo shifted 5.4 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Marengo has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Marengo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marengo has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Marengo?
Marengo's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 1.3 points (145 votes) out of 10,900 total votes cast.
Has Marengo ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Marengo changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marengo?
The widest margin on record for Marengo was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 7.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Marengo relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,682 votes were recorded in Marengo against a total population of 18,512 (52.3% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Marengo a presidential bellwether county?
Marengo has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).