Talbot, Maryland — Presidential Election Results
Talbot, Maryland has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 29.5 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 | 8,874 | 58.3% | 19.8 pts (3,020 votes) | 15,234 | — | 37.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,288 | 59.8% | 20.8 pts (3,921 votes) | 18,864 | -0.5 pts | 34.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,995 | 54.1% | 9.6 pts (1,960 votes) | 20,328 | +11.2 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,339 | 55.4% | 12.4 pts (2,531 votes) | 20,459 | -2.8 pts | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,724 | 52.2% | 10.1 pts (2,071 votes) | 20,553 | +1.9 pts | 38.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 11,062 | 49.0% | 0.5 pts (116 votes) | 22,555 | +11.2 pts | 33.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,125 | 48.7% | 0.0 pts (6 votes) | 22,830 | -0.6 pts | 29.5 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 | 33,895 | 44.9% of population |
| 2004 | 35,793 | 52.7% of population |
| 2008 | 37,307 | 54.5% of population |
| 2012 | 37,986 | 53.9% of population |
| 2016 | 37,135 | 55.3% of population |
| 2020 | 37,522 | 60.1% of population |
| 2024 | 38,244 | 59.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Talbot shifted 20.5 points toward the Democratic 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
Talbot has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Maryland's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Talbot voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Talbot 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 Talbot?
Talbot's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 0.0 points (6 votes) out of 22,830 total votes cast.
Has Talbot ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Talbot changed which party won the county in: 2020, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Talbot?
The widest margin on record for Talbot was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Talbot relative to its population?
In 2024, 22,830 votes were recorded in Talbot against a total population of 38,244 (59.7% 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 Talbot a presidential bellwether county?
Talbot has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Maryland's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).