Hughes, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Hughes, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 28.7 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,334 | 50.9% | 3.0 pts (138 votes) | 4,585 | — | 25.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,066 | 57.3% | 14.6 pts (783 votes) | 5,349 | -17.7 pts | 16.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,134 | 64.7% | 29.4 pts (1,425 votes) | 4,843 | -14.8 pts | 1.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,838 | 67.4% | 34.9 pts (1,468 votes) | 4,208 | -5.5 pts | 1.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,388 | 74.9% | 53.6 pts (2,427 votes) | 4,526 | -20.9 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,875 | 79.8% | 60.9 pts (2,956 votes) | 4,857 | -5.9 pts | 27.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,744 | 80.4% | 62.5 pts (2,913 votes) | 4,659 | -2.0 pts | 28.7 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 | 14,106 | 32.5% of population |
| 2004 | 13,660 | 39.2% of population |
| 2008 | 13,397 | 36.1% of population |
| 2012 | 13,661 | 30.8% of population |
| 2016 | 13,417 | 33.7% of population |
| 2020 | 13,346 | 36.4% of population |
| 2024 | 13,371 | 34.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hughes shifted 66.7 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
Hughes has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Oklahoma's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Hughes voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hughes has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Hughes?
Hughes's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 3.0 points (138 votes) out of 4,585 total votes cast.
Has Hughes ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Hughes changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hughes?
The widest margin on record for Hughes was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 63.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Hughes relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,659 votes were recorded in Hughes against a total population of 13,371 (34.8% 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 Hughes a presidential bellwether county?
Hughes has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Oklahoma's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).