Lyon, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Lyon, Iowa has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 57.0 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 | 3,918 | 73.3% | 48.8 pts (2,605 votes) | 5,342 | — | 50.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,751 | 77.9% | 56.5 pts (3,448 votes) | 6,101 | -7.2 pts | 56.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,471 | 71.9% | 45.0 pts (2,796 votes) | 6,217 | +11.5 pts | 55.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,978 | 76.5% | 54.6 pts (3,555 votes) | 6,509 | -10.0 pts | 61.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,192 | 81.4% | 67.0 pts (4,272 votes) | 6,377 | -14.4 pts | 59.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,718 | 83.3% | 67.8 pts (4,651 votes) | 6,863 | +1.3 pts | 59.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,899 | 84.2% | 69.6 pts (4,876 votes) | 7,002 | -1.9 pts | 57.0 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 | 11,748 | 45.5% of population |
| 2004 | 11,692 | 52.2% of population |
| 2008 | 11,545 | 53.9% of population |
| 2012 | 11,757 | 55.4% of population |
| 2016 | 11,780 | 54.1% of population |
| 2020 | 11,923 | 57.6% of population |
| 2024 | 12,378 | 56.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lyon shifted 20.6 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
Lyon 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 Lyon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lyon 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 Lyon?
Lyon's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 45.5 points (2,796 votes) out of 6,217 total votes cast.
Has Lyon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lyon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lyon?
The widest margin on record for Lyon was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 70.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Lyon relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,002 votes were recorded in Lyon against a total population of 12,378 (56.6% 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 Lyon a presidential bellwether county?
Lyon 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%).