Wright, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Wright, Iowa has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.6 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 | 3,384 | 53.4% | 9.3 pts (588 votes) | 6,336 | — | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,631 | 55.0% | 10.6 pts (701 votes) | 6,603 | -1.2 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,198 | 50.0% | 1.5 pts (96 votes) | 6,395 | +9.2 pts | 11.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,349 | 53.3% | 8.2 pts (513 votes) | 6,278 | -6.8 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,800 | 63.1% | 31.6 pts (1,904 votes) | 6,026 | -25.1 pts | 23.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,148 | 66.3% | 34.4 pts (2,152 votes) | 6,254 | -1.6 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,853 | 67.3% | 36.4 pts (2,083 votes) | 5,723 | -2.0 pts | 23.6 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 | 14,327 | 44.2% of population |
| 2004 | 13,808 | 47.8% of population |
| 2008 | 13,375 | 47.8% of population |
| 2012 | 13,020 | 48.2% of population |
| 2016 | 12,839 | 46.9% of population |
| 2020 | 12,923 | 48.4% of population |
| 2024 | 12,729 | 45.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wright shifted 27.5 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
Wright 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 Wright voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wright 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 Wright?
Wright's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.5 points (96 votes) out of 6,395 total votes cast.
Has Wright ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wright has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wright?
The widest margin on record for Wright was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 37.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Wright relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,723 votes were recorded in Wright against a total population of 12,729 (45.0% 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 Wright a presidential bellwether county?
Wright 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%).