Scotland, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Scotland, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 43.5 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 | 1,335 | 61.3% | 25.0 pts (545 votes) | 2,179 | — | 22.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,352 | 61.5% | 23.9 pts (524 votes) | 2,197 | +1.6 pts | 16.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,249 | 59.5% | 21.7 pts (456 votes) | 2,098 | +1.7 pts | 22.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,246 | 64.4% | 31.1 pts (603 votes) | 1,936 | -9.6 pts | 22.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,525 | 77.5% | 58.9 pts (1,160 votes) | 1,968 | -29.5 pts | 41.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,560 | 78.6% | 59.1 pts (1,172 votes) | 1,984 | +1.2 pts | 44.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,537 | 80.1% | 61.5 pts (1,179 votes) | 1,918 | -2.1 pts | 43.5 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 | 4,976 | 43.8% of population |
| 2004 | 4,838 | 45.4% of population |
| 2008 | 4,818 | 43.5% of population |
| 2012 | 4,865 | 39.8% of population |
| 2016 | 4,902 | 40.1% of population |
| 2020 | 4,705 | 42.2% of population |
| 2024 | 4,698 | 40.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Scotland shifted 36.6 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
Scotland 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 Scotland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Scotland 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 Scotland?
Scotland's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 22.3 points (456 votes) out of 2,098 total votes cast.
Has Scotland ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Scotland has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Scotland?
The widest margin on record for Scotland was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Scotland relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,918 votes were recorded in Scotland against a total population of 4,698 (40.8% 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 Scotland a presidential bellwether county?
Scotland 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%).