Okeechobee, Florida — Presidential Election Results
Okeechobee, Florida has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.9 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 | 5,057 | 51.3% | 4.8 pts (469 votes) | 9,853 | — | 4.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,978 | 57.2% | 15.0 pts (1,825 votes) | 12,190 | -10.2 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,561 | 59.1% | 19.2 pts (2,453 votes) | 12,786 | -4.3 pts | 22.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,328 | 59.5% | 20.1 pts (2,472 votes) | 12,324 | -0.9 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,356 | 68.5% | 39.5 pts (5,397 votes) | 13,653 | -20.2 pts | 39.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,470 | 71.9% | 44.4 pts (7,080 votes) | 15,954 | -4.1 pts | 41.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,315 | 76.7% | 53.8 pts (8,644 votes) | 16,058 | -9.4 pts | 40.9 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 | 35,917 | 27.4% of population |
| 2004 | 38,556 | 31.6% of population |
| 2008 | 39,968 | 32.0% of population |
| 2012 | 39,710 | 31.0% of population |
| 2016 | 40,769 | 33.5% of population |
| 2020 | 39,656 | 40.2% of population |
| 2024 | 42,369 | 37.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Okeechobee shifted 49.2 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
Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee?
Okeechobee's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.9 points (469 votes) out of 9,853 total votes cast.
Has Okeechobee ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Okeechobee has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Okeechobee?
The widest margin on record for Okeechobee was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 54.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Okeechobee relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,058 votes were recorded in Okeechobee against a total population of 42,369 (37.9% 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 Okeechobee a presidential bellwether county?
Okeechobee 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%).