Harrison, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Harrison, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.4 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 | 2,552 | 63.9% | 30.7 pts (1,224 votes) | 3,991 | — | 28.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,729 | 67.4% | 35.8 pts (1,450 votes) | 4,048 | -4.6 pts | 28.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,512 | 64.2% | 31.3 pts (1,225 votes) | 3,915 | +3.9 pts | 32.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,624 | 71.0% | 44.4 pts (1,640 votes) | 3,695 | -13.2 pts | 35.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,965 | 80.4% | 64.8 pts (2,391 votes) | 3,689 | -22.1 pts | 47.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,198 | 83.6% | 68.0 pts (2,601 votes) | 3,826 | -1.0 pts | 52.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,293 | 85.6% | 71.8 pts (2,759 votes) | 3,845 | -3.6 pts | 53.4 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 | 8,873 | 45.0% of population |
| 2004 | 8,753 | 46.2% of population |
| 2008 | 8,956 | 43.7% of population |
| 2012 | 8,724 | 42.4% of population |
| 2016 | 8,579 | 43.0% of population |
| 2020 | 8,157 | 46.9% of population |
| 2024 | 8,186 | 47.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Harrison shifted 40.5 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
Harrison 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 Harrison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Harrison 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 Harrison?
Harrison's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 31.5 points (1,224 votes) out of 3,991 total votes cast.
Has Harrison ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Harrison has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Harrison?
The widest margin on record for Harrison was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 72.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Harrison relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,845 votes were recorded in Harrison against a total population of 8,186 (47.0% 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 Harrison a presidential bellwether county?
Harrison 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%).