Fayette, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Fayette, Iowa has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 17.5 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 | 4,747 | 49.3% | 1.1 pts (107 votes) | 9,621 | — | 1.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,185 | 49.9% | 0.5 pts (57 votes) | 10,392 | +1.7 pts | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,908 | 57.6% | 16.6 pts (1,703 votes) | 10,259 | +16.3 pts | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,732 | 55.3% | 12.0 pts (1,240 votes) | 10,366 | -4.7 pts | 6.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,620 | 56.3% | 19.4 pts (1,931 votes) | 9,975 | -32.9 pts | 10.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,174 | 60.6% | 23.0 pts (2,339 votes) | 10,186 | -2.6 pts | 14.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,325 | 64.2% | 30.4 pts (2,991 votes) | 9,848 | -7.6 pts | 17.5 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 | 22,022 | 43.7% of population |
| 2004 | 21,415 | 48.5% of population |
| 2008 | 20,910 | 49.1% of population |
| 2012 | 20,774 | 49.9% of population |
| 2016 | 19,858 | 50.2% of population |
| 2020 | 19,448 | 52.4% of population |
| 2024 | 19,152 | 51.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Fayette shifted 29.8 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
Fayette has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Fayette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Fayette has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Fayette?
Fayette's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.6 points (57 votes) out of 10,392 total votes cast.
Has Fayette ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Fayette changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Fayette?
The widest margin on record for Fayette was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 31.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Fayette relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,848 votes were recorded in Fayette against a total population of 19,152 (51.4% 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 Fayette a presidential bellwether county?
Fayette has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).