St Mary'S, Maryland — Presidential Election Results
St Mary'S, Maryland has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.1 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 | 16,856 | 57.1% | 16.8 pts (4,944 votes) | 29,501 | — | 34.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 23,725 | 62.6% | 26.2 pts (9,949 votes) | 37,916 | -9.3 pts | 39.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 24,705 | 55.6% | 12.8 pts (5,682 votes) | 44,409 | +13.5 pts | 38.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 26,797 | 56.0% | 14.8 pts (7,086 votes) | 47,824 | -2.2 pts | 41.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 28,663 | 57.5% | 22.3 pts (11,129 votes) | 49,842 | -8.9 pts | 52.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 30,826 | 55.4% | 13.8 pts (7,688 votes) | 55,665 | +9.8 pts | 48.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 33,582 | 57.0% | 17.0 pts (10,051 votes) | 58,954 | -3.4 pts | 47.1 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 | 86,498 | 34.1% of population |
| 2004 | 94,900 | 40.0% of population |
| 2008 | 101,921 | 43.6% of population |
| 2012 | 108,800 | 44.0% of population |
| 2016 | 111,750 | 44.6% of population |
| 2020 | 114,006 | 48.8% of population |
| 2024 | 116,469 | 50.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St Mary'S shifted 0.4 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
St Mary'S 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 St Mary'S voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St Mary'S 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 St Mary'S?
St Mary'S's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 13.0 points (5,682 votes) out of 44,409 total votes cast.
Has St Mary'S ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- St Mary'S has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St Mary'S?
The widest margin on record for St Mary'S was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 26.5 points.
How many votes were cast in St Mary'S relative to its population?
In 2024, 58,954 votes were recorded in St Mary'S against a total population of 116,469 (50.6% 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 St Mary'S a presidential bellwether county?
St Mary'S 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%).