Elko, Nevada — Presidential Election Results
Elko, Nevada has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 54.7 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 | 11,025 | 77.8% | 59.8 pts (8,483 votes) | 14,180 | — | 58.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,938 | 78.0% | 58.1 pts (8,888 votes) | 15,309 | +3.2 pts | 56.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,969 | 68.5% | 40.1 pts (6,428 votes) | 16,019 | +17.9 pts | 54.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,014 | 75.2% | 53.2 pts (8,503 votes) | 15,986 | -13.3 pts | 61.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,551 | 73.0% | 54.7 pts (10,150 votes) | 18,559 | -5.1 pts | 62.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,734 | 76.2% | 55.5 pts (12,179 votes) | 21,957 | +2.7 pts | 59.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,352 | 77.2% | 56.6 pts (12,720 votes) | 22,465 | -0.7 pts | 54.7 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 | 45,233 | 31.3% of population |
| 2004 | 43,830 | 34.9% of population |
| 2008 | 47,634 | 33.6% of population |
| 2012 | 50,969 | 31.4% of population |
| 2016 | 52,082 | 35.6% of population |
| 2020 | 53,676 | 40.9% of population |
| 2024 | 54,363 | 41.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Elko shifted 4.7 points toward the Democratic 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
Elko 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 Elko voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Elko 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 Elko?
Elko's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 41.4 points (6,428 votes) out of 16,019 total votes cast.
Has Elko ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Elko has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Elko?
The widest margin on record for Elko was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 62.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Elko relative to its population?
In 2024, 22,465 votes were recorded in Elko against a total population of 54,363 (41.3% 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 Elko a presidential bellwether county?
Elko 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%).