Black Hawk, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Black Hawk, Iowa has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 14.6 pts more Dem. than Iowa overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 30,112 | 54.7% | 12.1 pts (6,644 votes) | 55,085 | — | 12.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 35,392 | 55.4% | 11.5 pts (7,346 votes) | 63,907 | -0.8 pts | 12.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 39,184 | 60.5% | 22.4 pts (14,522 votes) | 64,775 | +11.2 pts | 13.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 39,821 | 59.3% | 20.2 pts (13,586 votes) | 67,141 | -2.2 pts | 14.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 32,233 | 50.0% | 7.4 pts (4,757 votes) | 64,405 | -12.6 pts | 18.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 35,647 | 53.5% | 8.8 pts (5,834 votes) | 66,593 | +0.9 pts | 17.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 31,299 | 49.8% | 1.2 pts (727 votes) | 62,906 | -7.7 pts | 14.6 pts more Dem. |
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 | 128,019 | 43.0% of population |
| 2004 | 126,682 | 50.4% of population |
| 2008 | 129,203 | 50.1% of population |
| 2012 | 131,878 | 50.9% of population |
| 2016 | 133,077 | 48.4% of population |
| 2020 | 131,049 | 50.8% of population |
| 2024 | 132,348 | 47.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Black Hawk shifted 11.2 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
Black Hawk has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Iowa'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 Black Hawk voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Black Hawk has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Black Hawk?
Black Hawk's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 1.2 points (727 votes) out of 62,906 total votes cast.
Has Black Hawk ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Black Hawk has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Black Hawk?
The widest margin on record for Black Hawk was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 22.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Black Hawk relative to its population?
In 2024, 62,906 votes were recorded in Black Hawk against a total population of 132,348 (47.5% 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 Black Hawk a presidential bellwether county?
Black Hawk has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).