Callaway, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Callaway, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 25.2 pts more Rep. than Missouri overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Missouri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,238 | 53.8% | 10.0 pts (1,530 votes) | 15,308 | — | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,108 | 62.5% | 25.6 pts (4,549 votes) | 17,773 | -15.5 pts | 18.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,389 | 58.9% | 19.7 pts (3,809 votes) | 19,321 | +5.7 pts | 19.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,745 | 64.4% | 31.1 pts (5,674 votes) | 18,232 | -11.8 pts | 22.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,057 | 68.0% | 42.0 pts (8,068 votes) | 19,193 | -12.9 pts | 25.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,815 | 70.1% | 42.3 pts (8,945 votes) | 21,144 | +1.5 pts | 27.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,206 | 70.9% | 43.3 pts (9,280 votes) | 21,455 | -0.7 pts | 25.2 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 | 40,927 | 37.4% of population |
| 2004 | 41,767 | 42.6% of population |
| 2008 | 43,855 | 44.1% of population |
| 2012 | 44,399 | 41.1% of population |
| 2016 | 45,069 | 42.6% of population |
| 2020 | 44,346 | 47.7% of population |
| 2024 | 45,126 | 47.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Callaway shifted 33.7 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
Callaway has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Missouri'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 Callaway voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Callaway 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 Callaway?
Callaway's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 10.2 points (1,530 votes) out of 15,308 total votes cast.
Has Callaway ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Callaway has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Callaway?
The widest margin on record for Callaway was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 44.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Callaway relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,455 votes were recorded in Callaway against a total population of 45,126 (47.5% 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 Callaway a presidential bellwether county?
Callaway has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Missouri's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).