Woodruff, Arkansas — Presidential Election Results
Woodruff, Arkansas has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 1.8 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 1,699 | 64.1% | 30.2 pts (801 votes) | 2,651 | — | 36.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 1,972 | 65.2% | 31.4 pts (951 votes) | 3,026 | +0.9 pts | 41.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,412 | 51.1% | 7.5 pts (206 votes) | 2,761 | -23.9 pts | 28.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,340 | 49.9% | 4.2 pts (113 votes) | 2,685 | -3.5 pts | 28.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,347 | 52.4% | 8.9 pts (229 votes) | 2,571 | -13.7 pts | 19.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,543 | 62.3% | 27.7 pts (687 votes) | 2,476 | -19.3 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,513 | 65.3% | 32.5 pts (753 votes) | 2,318 | -4.5 pts | 1.8 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 | 8,686 | 30.5% of population |
| 2004 | 8,102 | 37.3% of population |
| 2008 | 7,458 | 37.0% of population |
| 2012 | 7,052 | 38.1% of population |
| 2016 | 6,600 | 39.0% of population |
| 2020 | 6,221 | 39.8% of population |
| 2024 | 5,808 | 39.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Woodruff shifted 64.0 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
Woodruff has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Woodruff voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Woodruff has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Woodruff?
Woodruff's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 4.4 points (113 votes) out of 2,685 total votes cast.
Has Woodruff ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Woodruff changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Woodruff?
The widest margin on record for Woodruff was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 33.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Woodruff relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,318 votes were recorded in Woodruff against a total population of 5,808 (39.9% 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 Woodruff a presidential bellwether county?
Woodruff has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Arkansas's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).