Nevada 2008 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2008, the Republican candidate won 14 of Nevada's 17 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,623 | 49.1% | 0.9 pts | 23,680 |
| Churchill | John McCain | Republican | 6,832 | 64.4% | 31.5 pts | 10,605 |
| Clark | Barack Obama | Democratic | 380,765 | 58.5% | 19.0 pts | 651,172 |
| Douglas | John McCain | Republican | 14,648 | 56.5% | 15.3 pts | 25,904 |
| Elko | John McCain | Republican | 10,969 | 68.5% | 40.1 pts | 16,019 |
| Esmeralda | John McCain | Republican | 303 | 69.0% | 45.3 pts | 439 |
| Eureka | John McCain | Republican | 564 | 75.7% | 56.4 pts | 745 |
| Humboldt | John McCain | Republican | 3,586 | 63.3% | 29.6 pts | 5,664 |
| Lander | John McCain | Republican | 1,466 | 69.7% | 42.3 pts | 2,102 |
| Lincoln | John McCain | Republican | 1,498 | 71.1% | 46.5 pts | 2,107 |
| Lyon | John McCain | Republican | 12,154 | 57.6% | 17.8 pts | 21,103 |
| Mineral | John McCain | Republican | 1,131 | 49.0% | 2.1 pts | 2,307 |
| Nye | John McCain | Republican | 9,537 | 54.5% | 13.2 pts | 17,491 |
| Pershing | John McCain | Republican | 1,075 | 58.6% | 21.9 pts | 1,836 |
| Storey | John McCain | Republican | 1,247 | 51.6% | 6.0 pts | 2,418 |
| Washoe | Barack Obama | Democratic | 99,671 | 55.2% | 12.6 pts | 180,414 |
| White Pine | John McCain | Republican | 2,440 | 63.5% | 31.5 pts | 3,842 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in Nevada in 2008?
The Republican candidate won 14 of Nevada's 17 counties in 2008, with 3 counties going to the other major party.
Which Nevada county had the closest presidential result in 2008?
Carson City had the closest margin in Nevada in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 0.9 points out of 23,680 total votes cast.
Which Nevada county had the widest presidential margin in 2008?
Eureka had the widest margin in Nevada in 2008, with John McCain (Republican) winning by 56.4 points.
How many counties are included in Nevada's 2008 presidential results?
This page covers 17 counties in Nevada for the 2008 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.