Boone, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Boone, Arkansas has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.7 pts more Rep. than Arkansas overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,569 | 62.8% | 29.9 pts (4,076 votes) | 13,635 | — | 25.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,793 | 66.3% | 34.9 pts (5,153 votes) | 14,777 | -4.5 pts | 25.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,575 | 68.3% | 39.7 pts (6,140 votes) | 15,474 | -5.2 pts | 20.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,159 | 72.5% | 48.0 pts (7,387 votes) | 15,391 | -8.6 pts | 25.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,235 | 75.9% | 57.8 pts (9,309 votes) | 16,111 | -11.9 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,652 | 79.8% | 61.9 pts (10,588 votes) | 17,114 | -1.9 pts | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,968 | 81.6% | 64.9 pts (11,114 votes) | 17,112 | -2.7 pts | 34.7 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 | 34,051 | 40.0% of population |
| 2004 | 34,900 | 42.3% of population |
| 2008 | 36,974 | 41.9% of population |
| 2012 | 37,333 | 41.2% of population |
| 2016 | 37,259 | 43.2% of population |
| 2020 | 37,393 | 45.8% of population |
| 2024 | 38,636 | 44.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Boone shifted 34.9 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
Boone has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas'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 Boone voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Boone 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 Boone?
Boone's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 31.2 points (4,076 votes) out of 13,635 total votes cast.
Has Boone ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Boone has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Boone?
The widest margin on record for Boone was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Boone relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,112 votes were recorded in Boone against a total population of 38,636 (44.3% 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 Boone a presidential bellwether county?
Boone has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).