Beckham, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Beckham, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.2 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 | 4,067 | 62.3% | 25.4 pts (1,659 votes) | 6,532 | — | 3.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,454 | 73.9% | 47.7 pts (3,523 votes) | 7,385 | -22.1 pts | 16.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,772 | 78.0% | 56.1 pts (4,147 votes) | 7,397 | -8.4 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,508 | 79.5% | 59.1 pts (4,091 votes) | 6,925 | -3.0 pts | 25.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,308 | 83.5% | 70.8 pts (5,348 votes) | 7,552 | -14.5 pts | 35.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,767 | 85.1% | 72.0 pts (5,719 votes) | 7,948 | +0.4 pts | 39.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,474 | 84.3% | 70.1 pts (5,381 votes) | 7,678 | +2.1 pts | 36.2 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 | 19,777 | 33.0% of population |
| 2004 | 18,580 | 39.7% of population |
| 2008 | 22,817 | 32.4% of population |
| 2012 | 23,070 | 30.0% of population |
| 2016 | 22,427 | 33.7% of population |
| 2020 | 22,331 | 35.6% of population |
| 2024 | 22,248 | 34.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Beckham shifted 45.5 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
Beckham 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 Beckham voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Beckham 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 Beckham?
Beckham's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 25.6 points (1,659 votes) out of 6,532 total votes cast.
Has Beckham ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Beckham has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Beckham?
The widest margin on record for Beckham was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 73.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Beckham relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,678 votes were recorded in Beckham against a total population of 22,248 (34.5% 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 Beckham a presidential bellwether county?
Beckham 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%).