Pettis, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Pettis, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.8 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 | 9,533 | 60.5% | 23.3 pts (3,678 votes) | 15,755 | — | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,603 | 66.3% | 33.2 pts (5,802 votes) | 17,496 | -9.4 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,018 | 60.5% | 22.4 pts (4,086 votes) | 18,208 | +10.6 pts | 22.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,842 | 63.1% | 28.8 pts (4,938 votes) | 17,175 | -6.7 pts | 19.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,810 | 70.7% | 46.9 pts (8,486 votes) | 18,111 | -20.0 pts | 29.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,854 | 72.5% | 47.5 pts (9,071 votes) | 19,097 | +0.9 pts | 33.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,907 | 73.7% | 48.7 pts (9,204 votes) | 18,882 | -0.8 pts | 30.8 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 | 39,486 | 39.9% of population |
| 2004 | 39,883 | 43.9% of population |
| 2008 | 41,565 | 43.8% of population |
| 2012 | 42,304 | 40.6% of population |
| 2016 | 42,249 | 42.9% of population |
| 2020 | 43,004 | 44.4% of population |
| 2024 | 43,791 | 43.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pettis shifted 25.6 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
Pettis 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 Pettis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pettis 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 Pettis?
Pettis's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 22.8 points (4,086 votes) out of 18,208 total votes cast.
Has Pettis ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pettis has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pettis?
The widest margin on record for Pettis was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 49.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Pettis relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,882 votes were recorded in Pettis against a total population of 43,791 (43.1% 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 Pettis a presidential bellwether county?
Pettis 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%).