Livingston, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Livingston, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 39.6 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 | 3,709 | 59.1% | 20.5 pts (1,284 votes) | 6,276 | — | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,029 | 63.5% | 27.6 pts (1,751 votes) | 6,346 | -6.8 pts | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,993 | 60.9% | 23.8 pts (1,558 votes) | 6,552 | +3.5 pts | 24.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,006 | 66.2% | 34.7 pts (2,100 votes) | 6,054 | -11.3 pts | 26.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,879 | 76.0% | 56.3 pts (3,614 votes) | 6,421 | -23.3 pts | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,267 | 77.9% | 57.1 pts (3,857 votes) | 6,758 | +1.1 pts | 42.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,395 | 78.5% | 57.8 pts (3,973 votes) | 6,873 | -0.5 pts | 39.6 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 | 14,519 | 43.2% of population |
| 2004 | 14,604 | 43.5% of population |
| 2008 | 14,929 | 43.9% of population |
| 2012 | 14,997 | 40.4% of population |
| 2016 | 15,127 | 42.4% of population |
| 2020 | 13,990 | 48.3% of population |
| 2024 | 14,658 | 46.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Livingston shifted 37.3 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
Livingston 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 Livingston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Livingston 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 Livingston?
Livingston's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 20.9 points (1,284 votes) out of 6,276 total votes cast.
Has Livingston ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Livingston has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Livingston?
The widest margin on record for Livingston was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 58.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Livingston relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,873 votes were recorded in Livingston against a total population of 14,658 (46.9% 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 Livingston a presidential bellwether county?
Livingston 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%).