Okaloosa, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Okaloosa, Florida has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 29.7 pts more Rep. than Florida overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 52,093 | 73.7% | 49.7 pts (35,145 votes) | 70,680 | — | 50.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 69,693 | 77.6% | 56.1 pts (50,325 votes) | 89,756 | -5.6 pts | 51.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 68,789 | 72.0% | 44.9 pts (42,917 votes) | 95,529 | +11.2 pts | 48.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 70,168 | 74.0% | 49.3 pts (46,747 votes) | 94,798 | -4.6 pts | 50.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 71,893 | 71.3% | 47.7 pts (48,113 votes) | 100,855 | -0.3 pts | 49.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 79,798 | 68.6% | 39.1 pts (45,550 votes) | 116,373 | +10.3 pts | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 80,309 | 70.7% | 42.4 pts (48,235 votes) | 113,636 | -3.0 pts | 29.7 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 | 171,200 | 41.3% of population |
| 2004 | 182,506 | 49.2% of population |
| 2008 | 181,752 | 52.6% of population |
| 2012 | 189,762 | 50.0% of population |
| 2016 | 200,071 | 50.4% of population |
| 2020 | 212,097 | 54.9% of population |
| 2024 | 220,483 | 51.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Okaloosa shifted 8.0 points toward the Democratic 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
Okaloosa has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Okaloosa voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa?
Okaloosa's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 39.9 points (45,550 votes) out of 116,373 total votes cast.
Has Okaloosa ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Okaloosa has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Okaloosa?
The widest margin on record for Okaloosa was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 56.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Okaloosa relative to its population?
In 2024, 113,636 votes were recorded in Okaloosa against a total population of 220,483 (51.5% 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 Okaloosa a presidential bellwether county?
Okaloosa has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Florida's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).