Garrett, Maryland — Presidential Election Results
Garrett, Maryland has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 84.7 pts more Rep. than Maryland overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,514 | 70.5% | 43.6 pts (4,642 votes) | 10,655 | — | 61.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,085 | 72.8% | 46.4 pts (5,794 votes) | 12,484 | -2.1 pts | 59.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,903 | 69.2% | 40.1 pts (5,167 votes) | 12,872 | +5.9 pts | 66.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,743 | 74.1% | 50.3 pts (6,619 votes) | 13,157 | -10.6 pts | 78.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,776 | 76.9% | 58.6 pts (8,209 votes) | 14,011 | -10.1 pts | 89.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,002 | 76.9% | 55.9 pts (8,721 votes) | 15,611 | +4.5 pts | 91.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,983 | 75.7% | 53.8 pts (8,527 votes) | 15,838 | +1.8 pts | 84.7 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 | 29,838 | 35.7% of population |
| 2004 | 30,147 | 41.4% of population |
| 2008 | 30,222 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 29,967 | 43.9% of population |
| 2016 | 29,358 | 47.7% of population |
| 2020 | 28,797 | 54.2% of population |
| 2024 | 28,393 | 55.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Garrett shifted 10.5 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
Garrett has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Maryland's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Garrett voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Garrett 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 Garrett?
Garrett's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 40.9 points (5,167 votes) out of 12,872 total votes cast.
Has Garrett ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Garrett has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Garrett?
The widest margin on record for Garrett was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 61.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Garrett relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,838 votes were recorded in Garrett against a total population of 28,393 (55.8% 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 Garrett a presidential bellwether county?
Garrett has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Maryland's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).