Davis, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Davis, Iowa has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.6 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,956 | 52.0% | 7.1 pts (265 votes) | 3,758 | — | 7.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,148 | 54.8% | 10.6 pts (417 votes) | 3,918 | -3.5 pts | 10.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,029 | 53.2% | 9.1 pts (349 votes) | 3,815 | +1.3 pts | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,138 | 56.7% | 16.4 pts (618 votes) | 3,773 | -7.5 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,723 | 70.1% | 45.0 pts (1,746 votes) | 3,882 | -30.3 pts | 37.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,035 | 74.0% | 49.3 pts (2,022 votes) | 4,102 | -2.8 pts | 41.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,027 | 76.6% | 54.4 pts (2,149 votes) | 3,954 | -5.1 pts | 41.6 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 | 8,544 | 44.0% of population |
| 2004 | 8,612 | 45.5% of population |
| 2008 | 8,675 | 44.0% of population |
| 2012 | 8,707 | 43.3% of population |
| 2016 | 8,884 | 43.7% of population |
| 2020 | 9,115 | 45.0% of population |
| 2024 | 9,193 | 43.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Davis shifted 47.8 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
Davis has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa'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 Davis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Davis 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 Davis?
Davis's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 7.3 points (265 votes) out of 3,758 total votes cast.
Has Davis ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Davis has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Davis?
The widest margin on record for Davis was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 55.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Davis relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,954 votes were recorded in Davis against a total population of 9,193 (43.0% 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 Davis a presidential bellwether county?
Davis has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).