Jefferson, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Jefferson, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 37.8 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 | 1,320 | 50.9% | 2.9 pts (75 votes) | 2,593 | — | 19.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,546 | 59.4% | 18.8 pts (489 votes) | 2,603 | -15.9 pts | 12.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,652 | 67.2% | 34.5 pts (847 votes) | 2,457 | -15.7 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,634 | 73.0% | 46.0 pts (1,029 votes) | 2,239 | -11.5 pts | 12.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,910 | 81.3% | 65.7 pts (1,545 votes) | 2,350 | -22.0 pts | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,026 | 84.9% | 71.6 pts (1,707 votes) | 2,385 | -4.9 pts | 38.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,020 | 85.1% | 71.6 pts (1,701 votes) | 2,375 | +0.1 pts | 37.8 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 | 6,773 | 38.3% of population |
| 2004 | 6,498 | 40.1% of population |
| 2008 | 6,408 | 38.3% of population |
| 2012 | 6,341 | 35.3% of population |
| 2016 | 6,250 | 37.6% of population |
| 2020 | 5,331 | 44.7% of population |
| 2024 | 5,374 | 44.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jefferson shifted 69.8 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
Jefferson 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 Jefferson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
Jefferson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.9 points (75 votes) out of 2,593 total votes cast.
Has Jefferson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jefferson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jefferson?
The widest margin on record for Jefferson was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 72.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Jefferson relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,375 votes were recorded in Jefferson against a total population of 5,374 (44.2% 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 Jefferson a presidential bellwether county?
Jefferson 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%).