Navajo, Arizona — Presidential Election Results
Navajo, Arizona has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.8 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 | 12,386 | 49.3% | 2.4 pts (592 votes) | 25,147 | — | 4.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 17,277 | 53.4% | 7.6 pts (2,462 votes) | 32,343 | -5.2 pts | 2.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 19,761 | 55.2% | 11.7 pts (4,182 votes) | 35,800 | -4.2 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 19,884 | 53.3% | 7.9 pts (2,939 votes) | 37,335 | +3.9 pts | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 20,577 | 51.1% | 10.2 pts (4,118 votes) | 40,294 | -3.1 pts | 7.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 27,657 | 53.4% | 8.3 pts (4,274 votes) | 51,767 | +2.7 pts | 8.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 29,480 | 58.0% | 17.2 pts (8,726 votes) | 50,847 | -9.0 pts | 11.8 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 | 97,689 | 25.7% of population |
| 2004 | 102,774 | 31.5% of population |
| 2008 | 107,626 | 33.3% of population |
| 2012 | 107,313 | 34.8% of population |
| 2016 | 108,467 | 37.1% of population |
| 2020 | 106,773 | 48.5% of population |
| 2024 | 109,516 | 46.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Navajo shifted 14.9 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
Navajo 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 Navajo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Navajo 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 Navajo?
Navajo's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.4 points (592 votes) out of 25,147 total votes cast.
Has Navajo ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Navajo has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Navajo?
The widest margin on record for Navajo was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 17.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Navajo relative to its population?
In 2024, 50,847 votes were recorded in Navajo against a total population of 109,516 (46.4% 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 Navajo a presidential bellwether county?
Navajo 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%).