Platte, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Platte, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 15.5 pts more Dem. 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 | 17,785 | 52.2% | 7.2 pts (2,460 votes) | 34,054 | — | 4.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 23,302 | 55.5% | 11.7 pts (4,890 votes) | 41,970 | -4.3 pts | 4.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 24,460 | 52.6% | 6.5 pts (3,001 votes) | 46,480 | +5.2 pts | 6.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 25,618 | 56.2% | 14.1 pts (6,443 votes) | 45,552 | -7.8 pts | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 25,933 | 53.0% | 12.0 pts (5,876 votes) | 48,885 | +1.6 pts | 6.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 28,917 | 50.5% | 3.0 pts (1,738 votes) | 57,270 | +9.7 pts | 12.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 29,381 | 50.8% | 3.1 pts (1,815 votes) | 57,817 | -0.1 pts | 15.5 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 | 74,316 | 45.8% of population |
| 2004 | 81,106 | 51.7% of population |
| 2008 | 87,003 | 53.4% of population |
| 2012 | 92,151 | 49.4% of population |
| 2016 | 98,641 | 49.6% of population |
| 2020 | 107,190 | 53.4% of population |
| 2024 | 113,207 | 51.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Platte shifted 4.2 points toward the Democratic 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
Platte 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 Platte voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Platte 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 Platte?
Platte's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 3.1 points (1,738 votes) out of 57,270 total votes cast.
Has Platte ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Platte has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Platte?
The widest margin on record for Platte was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 14.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Platte relative to its population?
In 2024, 57,817 votes were recorded in Platte against a total population of 113,207 (51.1% 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 Platte a presidential bellwether county?
Platte 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%).