Winston, Alabama — Presidential Election Results
Winston, Alabama has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.2 pts more Rep. 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,413 | 68.8% | 39.9 pts (3,721 votes) | 9,318 | — | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,130 | 78.0% | 56.5 pts (5,894 votes) | 10,423 | -16.0 pts | 31.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,103 | 80.8% | 63.3 pts (6,346 votes) | 10,031 | -7.5 pts | 42.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,312 | 85.6% | 72.3 pts (7,026 votes) | 9,714 | -8.8 pts | 50.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,228 | 89.5% | 81.0 pts (8,356 votes) | 10,313 | -9.5 pts | 54.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,195 | 90.3% | 81.7 pts (9,221 votes) | 11,284 | +0.2 pts | 56.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,191 | 91.4% | 83.5 pts (9,307 votes) | 11,149 | -1.5 pts | 53.2 pts more Rep. |
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 | 24,857 | 37.5% of population |
| 2004 | 24,614 | 42.3% of population |
| 2008 | 24,696 | 40.6% of population |
| 2012 | 24,193 | 40.2% of population |
| 2016 | 23,907 | 43.1% of population |
| 2020 | 23,488 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 23,869 | 46.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Winston shifted 43.2 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
Winston has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Winston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Winston has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Winston?
Winston's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 40.9 points (3,721 votes) out of 9,318 total votes cast.
Has Winston ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Winston has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Winston?
The widest margin on record for Winston was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 84.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Winston relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,149 votes were recorded in Winston against a total population of 23,869 (46.7% 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 Winston a presidential bellwether county?
Winston has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Alabama's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).