Wicomico, Maryland — Presidential Election Results
Wicomico, Maryland has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.1 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 | 16,338 | 51.4% | 5.9 pts (1,869 votes) | 31,795 | — | 23.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 21,998 | 58.7% | 18.3 pts (6,861 votes) | 37,503 | -12.4 pts | 31.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 21,849 | 52.2% | 5.8 pts (2,413 votes) | 41,854 | +12.6 pts | 31.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 21,764 | 51.5% | 5.0 pts (2,129 votes) | 42,259 | +0.7 pts | 31.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 22,198 | 52.2% | 9.7 pts (4,148 votes) | 42,547 | -5.2 pts | 38.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,944 | 49.6% | 1.9 pts (890 votes) | 46,216 | +8.3 pts | 36.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 24,065 | 51.3% | 5.4 pts (2,552 votes) | 46,912 | -3.6 pts | 35.1 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 | 84,899 | 37.5% of population |
| 2004 | 90,210 | 41.6% of population |
| 2008 | 97,111 | 43.1% of population |
| 2012 | 100,562 | 42.0% of population |
| 2016 | 102,041 | 41.7% of population |
| 2020 | 103,563 | 44.6% of population |
| 2024 | 106,329 | 44.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wicomico shifted 0.5 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
Wicomico 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 Wicomico voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wicomico 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 Wicomico?
Wicomico's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 2.0 points (890 votes) out of 46,216 total votes cast.
Has Wicomico ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wicomico has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wicomico?
The widest margin on record for Wicomico was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 18.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Wicomico relative to its population?
In 2024, 46,912 votes were recorded in Wicomico against a total population of 106,329 (44.1% 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 Wicomico a presidential bellwether county?
Wicomico 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%).