Clarke, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Clarke, Iowa 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 29.1 pts more Rep. 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 | 2,081 | 49.8% | 2.3 pts (97 votes) | 4,176 | — | 2.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,323 | 50.9% | 2.7 pts (123 votes) | 4,566 | +0.3 pts | 3.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,218 | 49.9% | 2.3 pts (100 votes) | 4,443 | -0.4 pts | 7.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,189 | 49.4% | 1.5 pts (65 votes) | 4,430 | -0.8 pts | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,713 | 60.9% | 28.0 pts (1,248 votes) | 4,454 | -31.4 pts | 19.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,153 | 67.5% | 36.1 pts (1,687 votes) | 4,670 | -6.7 pts | 27.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,140 | 70.1% | 41.9 pts (1,875 votes) | 4,479 | -6.0 pts | 29.1 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 | 9,194 | 45.4% of population |
| 2004 | 9,307 | 49.1% of population |
| 2008 | 9,217 | 48.2% of population |
| 2012 | 9,341 | 47.4% of population |
| 2016 | 9,288 | 48.0% of population |
| 2020 | 9,730 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 9,524 | 47.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clarke shifted 45.0 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
Clarke has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Clarke voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clarke 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 Clarke?
Clarke's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 1.5 points (65 votes) out of 4,430 total votes cast.
Has Clarke ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Clarke 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 Clarke?
The widest margin on record for Clarke was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 42.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Clarke relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,479 votes were recorded in Clarke against a total population of 9,524 (47.0% 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 Clarke a presidential bellwether county?
Clarke has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).