Winston, Mississippi — Presidential Election Results
Winston, Mississippi has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 4.7 pts more Dem. than Mississippi overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,645 | 55.5% | 11.6 pts (973 votes) | 8,368 | — | 5.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,375 | 57.3% | 15.1 pts (1,415 votes) | 9,382 | -3.5 pts | 5.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,497 | 53.9% | 8.3 pts (844 votes) | 10,190 | +6.8 pts | 5.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,168 | 52.6% | 5.7 pts (561 votes) | 9,829 | +2.6 pts | 5.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,910 | 55.3% | 11.9 pts (1,060 votes) | 8,881 | -6.4 pts | 6.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,112 | 55.3% | 11.6 pts (1,072 votes) | 9,236 | +0.4 pts | 5.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,922 | 58.7% | 18.2 pts (1,530 votes) | 8,384 | -6.7 pts | 4.7 pts more Dem. |
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 | 20,152 | 41.5% of population |
| 2004 | 19,715 | 47.6% of population |
| 2008 | 19,342 | 52.7% of population |
| 2012 | 18,977 | 51.8% of population |
| 2016 | 18,340 | 48.4% of population |
| 2020 | 17,686 | 52.2% of population |
| 2024 | 17,418 | 48.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Winston shifted 6.7 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
Winston has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Winston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Winston 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 Winston?
Winston's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 5.7 points (561 votes) out of 9,829 total votes cast.
Has Winston ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Winston has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Winston?
The widest margin on record for Winston was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 18.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Winston relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,384 votes were recorded in Winston against a total population of 17,418 (48.1% 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 Winston a presidential bellwether county?
Winston has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Mississippi's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).