Webster, Missouri — Presidential Election Results
Webster, Missouri has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 44.1 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 | 7,350 | 61.9% | 26.7 pts (3,176 votes) | 11,880 | — | 24.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,194 | 68.2% | 37.1 pts (5,537 votes) | 14,944 | -9.7 pts | 30.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,431 | 63.8% | 29.0 pts (4,746 votes) | 16,356 | +7.8 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,708 | 69.4% | 40.8 pts (6,299 votes) | 15,429 | -12.2 pts | 32.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,840 | 76.7% | 57.7 pts (9,663 votes) | 16,743 | -18.7 pts | 40.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,880 | 79.2% | 60.2 pts (11,307 votes) | 18,779 | -0.9 pts | 45.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,984 | 80.7% | 62.2 pts (12,331 votes) | 19,814 | -1.5 pts | 44.1 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 | 31,219 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 33,394 | 44.8% of population |
| 2008 | 35,938 | 45.5% of population |
| 2012 | 36,448 | 42.3% of population |
| 2016 | 38,154 | 43.9% of population |
| 2020 | 39,008 | 48.1% of population |
| 2024 | 42,041 | 47.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Webster shifted 35.2 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
Webster 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 Webster voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Webster 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 Webster?
Webster's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.6 points (3,176 votes) out of 11,880 total votes cast.
Has Webster ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Webster has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Webster?
The widest margin on record for Webster was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 62.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Webster relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,814 votes were recorded in Webster against a total population of 42,041 (47.1% 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 Webster a presidential bellwether county?
Webster 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%).