Gila, Arizona — Presidential Election Results
Gila, Arizona has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 32.4 pts more Rep. than Arizona overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Arizona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,158 | 51.6% | 8.2 pts (1,458 votes) | 17,736 | — | 2.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,343 | 59.2% | 19.3 pts (4,029 votes) | 20,843 | -10.9 pts | 9.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 14,095 | 63.1% | 27.8 pts (6,211 votes) | 22,333 | -8.8 pts | 19.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,455 | 62.5% | 26.7 pts (5,758 votes) | 21,528 | +1.0 pts | 18.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,182 | 63.6% | 32.2 pts (7,179 votes) | 22,312 | -6.7 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,377 | 66.4% | 34.1 pts (9,434 votes) | 27,662 | -0.6 pts | 34.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,901 | 68.2% | 37.5 pts (10,397 votes) | 27,698 | -3.4 pts | 32.4 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 | 51,332 | 34.6% of population |
| 2004 | 51,423 | 40.5% of population |
| 2008 | 53,437 | 41.8% of population |
| 2012 | 52,994 | 40.6% of population |
| 2016 | 53,356 | 41.8% of population |
| 2020 | 53,355 | 51.8% of population |
| 2024 | 54,073 | 51.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Gila shifted 29.3 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
Gila has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arizona's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Gila voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Gila 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 Gila?
Gila's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 8.6 points (1,458 votes) out of 17,736 total votes cast.
Has Gila ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Gila has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Gila?
The widest margin on record for Gila was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 37.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Gila relative to its population?
In 2024, 27,698 votes were recorded in Gila against a total population of 54,073 (51.2% 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 Gila a presidential bellwether county?
Gila has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arizona's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).