Mayes, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Mayes, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.6 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 | 7,132 | 50.9% | 3.7 pts (514 votes) | 14,001 | — | 18.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,946 | 58.9% | 17.9 pts (3,013 votes) | 16,879 | -14.1 pts | 13.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,234 | 64.0% | 28.1 pts (4,485 votes) | 15,983 | -10.2 pts | 3.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,637 | 66.6% | 33.3 pts (4,814 votes) | 14,460 | -5.2 pts | 0.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,555 | 73.5% | 51.7 pts (8,132 votes) | 15,717 | -21.0 pts | 15.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,749 | 76.7% | 55.1 pts (9,168 votes) | 16,626 | -1.8 pts | 22.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,514 | 77.8% | 57.5 pts (9,985 votes) | 17,374 | -2.4 pts | 23.6 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 | 38,413 | 36.4% of population |
| 2004 | 39,331 | 42.9% of population |
| 2008 | 40,984 | 39.0% of population |
| 2012 | 41,151 | 35.1% of population |
| 2016 | 41,035 | 38.3% of population |
| 2020 | 39,053 | 42.6% of population |
| 2024 | 40,144 | 43.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Mayes shifted 54.8 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
Mayes 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 Mayes voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Mayes 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 Mayes?
Mayes's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 3.7 points (514 votes) out of 14,001 total votes cast.
Has Mayes ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Mayes has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Mayes?
The widest margin on record for Mayes was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 58.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Mayes relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,374 votes were recorded in Mayes against a total population of 40,144 (43.3% 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 Mayes a presidential bellwether county?
Mayes 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%).