Woodbury, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Woodbury, Iowa has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 9.9 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 | 18,864 | 49.8% | 3.1 pts (1,173 votes) | 37,896 | — | 3.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,451 | 50.8% | 2.3 pts (996 votes) | 44,195 | +0.9 pts | 1.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 22,219 | 49.6% | 0.5 pts (236 votes) | 44,801 | +1.7 pts | 10.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 22,302 | 49.5% | 1.0 pts (461 votes) | 45,019 | +1.6 pts | 4.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 24,727 | 56.6% | 19.5 pts (8,517 votes) | 43,718 | -21.8 pts | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,926 | 57.2% | 15.9 pts (7,222 votes) | 45,362 | +4.6 pts | 7.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 25,969 | 60.5% | 22.9 pts (9,824 votes) | 42,921 | -7.1 pts | 9.9 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 | 103,786 | 36.5% of population |
| 2004 | 101,816 | 43.4% of population |
| 2008 | 100,910 | 44.4% of population |
| 2012 | 102,321 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 102,686 | 42.6% of population |
| 2020 | 105,952 | 42.8% of population |
| 2024 | 107,257 | 40.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Woodbury shifted 20.1 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
Woodbury 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 Woodbury voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Woodbury has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Woodbury?
Woodbury's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.5 points (236 votes) out of 44,801 total votes cast.
Has Woodbury ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Woodbury changed which party won the county in: 2012, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Woodbury?
The widest margin on record for Woodbury was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 23.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Woodbury relative to its population?
In 2024, 42,921 votes were recorded in Woodbury against a total population of 107,257 (40.0% 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 Woodbury a presidential bellwether county?
Woodbury 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%).