Churchill, Nevada — Presidential Election Results
Churchill, Nevada has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.5 pts more Rep. than Nevada overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,237 | 70.7% | 45.9 pts (4,046 votes) | 8,823 | — | 44.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,335 | 71.7% | 45.2 pts (4,630 votes) | 10,237 | +1.9 pts | 43.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,832 | 64.4% | 31.5 pts (3,338 votes) | 10,605 | +13.8 pts | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,061 | 68.8% | 39.9 pts (4,100 votes) | 10,265 | -8.6 pts | 47.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,830 | 71.6% | 51.4 pts (5,620 votes) | 10,938 | -15.1 pts | 58.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,367 | 72.7% | 49.1 pts (6,319 votes) | 12,881 | +5.1 pts | 53.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,962 | 73.8% | 50.2 pts (6,783 votes) | 13,503 | -0.7 pts | 48.5 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 | 24,024 | 36.7% of population |
| 2004 | 24,226 | 42.3% of population |
| 2008 | 25,049 | 42.3% of population |
| 2012 | 24,245 | 42.3% of population |
| 2016 | 23,904 | 45.8% of population |
| 2020 | 25,577 | 50.4% of population |
| 2024 | 26,033 | 51.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Churchill shifted 3.6 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
Churchill has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Nevada's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Churchill voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Churchill 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 Churchill?
Churchill's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 32.3 points (3,338 votes) out of 10,605 total votes cast.
Has Churchill ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Churchill has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Churchill?
The widest margin on record for Churchill was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 56.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Churchill relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,503 votes were recorded in Churchill against a total population of 26,033 (51.9% 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 Churchill a presidential bellwether county?
Churchill has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Nevada's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).