Winneshiek, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Winneshiek, 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 4.0 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,647 | 49.3% | 3.3 pts (308 votes) | 9,417 | — | 3.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,354 | 49.6% | 0.3 pts (30 votes) | 10,784 | +3.7 pts | 1.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,829 | 60.5% | 22.7 pts (2,556 votes) | 11,280 | +22.7 pts | 13.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,256 | 56.4% | 14.7 pts (1,634 votes) | 11,084 | -8.0 pts | 9.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,344 | 47.0% | 0.8 pts (90 votes) | 11,362 | -15.9 pts | 9.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,263 | 51.9% | 5.4 pts (646 votes) | 12,064 | -4.6 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,427 | 53.7% | 9.2 pts (1,106 votes) | 11,979 | -4.0 pts | 4.0 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 | 21,265 | 44.3% of population |
| 2004 | 21,040 | 51.3% of population |
| 2008 | 20,980 | 53.8% of population |
| 2012 | 21,041 | 52.7% of population |
| 2016 | 20,427 | 55.6% of population |
| 2020 | 20,051 | 60.2% of population |
| 2024 | 19,723 | 60.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Winneshiek shifted 6.0 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
Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek?
Winneshiek's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.3 points (30 votes) out of 10,784 total votes cast.
Has Winneshiek ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek?
The widest margin on record for Winneshiek was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 23.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Winneshiek relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,979 votes were recorded in Winneshiek against a total population of 19,723 (60.7% 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 Winneshiek a presidential bellwether county?
Winneshiek 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%).