Atoka, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Atoka, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 37.3 pts more Rep. than Oklahoma overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,375 | 54.9% | 10.8 pts (469 votes) | 4,324 | — | 11.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,142 | 61.8% | 23.5 pts (1,196 votes) | 5,088 | -12.6 pts | 7.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,511 | 71.9% | 43.9 pts (2,141 votes) | 4,881 | -20.4 pts | 12.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,538 | 74.0% | 48.0 pts (2,295 votes) | 4,781 | -4.1 pts | 14.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,084 | 81.4% | 65.5 pts (3,289 votes) | 5,018 | -19.4 pts | 28.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,557 | 84.6% | 70.4 pts (3,792 votes) | 5,389 | -3.8 pts | 37.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,832 | 85.3% | 71.6 pts (4,053 votes) | 5,662 | -1.0 pts | 37.3 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 | 13,820 | 31.3% of population |
| 2004 | 14,046 | 36.2% of population |
| 2008 | 14,220 | 34.3% of population |
| 2012 | 14,030 | 34.1% of population |
| 2016 | 13,894 | 36.1% of population |
| 2020 | 14,165 | 38.0% of population |
| 2024 | 14,600 | 38.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Atoka shifted 61.3 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
Atoka has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Oklahoma'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 Atoka voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Atoka 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 Atoka?
Atoka's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 11.0 points (469 votes) out of 4,324 total votes cast.
Has Atoka ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Atoka has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Atoka?
The widest margin on record for Atoka was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 72.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Atoka relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,662 votes were recorded in Atoka against a total population of 14,600 (38.8% 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 Atoka a presidential bellwether county?
Atoka has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Oklahoma's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).