Taney, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Taney, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.2 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 | 9,647 | 63.8% | 30.1 pts (4,555 votes) | 15,112 | — | 27.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,578 | 70.4% | 41.4 pts (7,977 votes) | 19,280 | -10.7 pts | 34.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 14,736 | 68.0% | 37.2 pts (8,053 votes) | 21,664 | +4.0 pts | 37.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 15,746 | 72.7% | 47.4 pts (10,267 votes) | 21,659 | -10.8 pts | 38.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,276 | 77.7% | 59.1 pts (13,903 votes) | 23,515 | -13.0 pts | 41.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,508 | 78.0% | 57.7 pts (15,169 votes) | 26,288 | +2.7 pts | 43.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 21,236 | 79.2% | 59.3 pts (15,907 votes) | 26,824 | -1.2 pts | 41.2 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 | 40,059 | 37.7% of population |
| 2004 | 43,381 | 44.4% of population |
| 2008 | 49,711 | 43.6% of population |
| 2012 | 52,901 | 40.9% of population |
| 2016 | 54,608 | 43.1% of population |
| 2020 | 56,064 | 46.9% of population |
| 2024 | 56,744 | 47.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Taney shifted 29.0 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
Taney 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 Taney voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Taney 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 Taney?
Taney's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.9 points (4,555 votes) out of 15,112 total votes cast.
Has Taney ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Taney has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Taney?
The widest margin on record for Taney was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 61.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Taney relative to its population?
In 2024, 26,824 votes were recorded in Taney against a total population of 56,744 (47.3% 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 Taney a presidential bellwether county?
Taney 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%).