McCurtain, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
McCurtain, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 34.7 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,601 | 63.0% | 27.2 pts (2,849 votes) | 10,482 | — | 5.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,472 | 67.0% | 34.0 pts (3,788 votes) | 11,156 | -6.4 pts | 2.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,745 | 73.5% | 47.0 pts (4,951 votes) | 10,539 | -13.0 pts | 15.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,635 | 75.8% | 51.6 pts (5,195 votes) | 10,075 | -4.6 pts | 18.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,656 | 80.7% | 63.9 pts (6,854 votes) | 10,726 | -14.0 pts | 26.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,485 | 82.7% | 66.5 pts (7,627 votes) | 11,467 | -1.7 pts | 33.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,485 | 83.9% | 68.9 pts (7,789 votes) | 11,309 | -2.4 pts | 34.7 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 | 34,348 | 30.5% of population |
| 2004 | 33,282 | 33.5% of population |
| 2008 | 33,112 | 31.8% of population |
| 2012 | 33,345 | 30.2% of population |
| 2016 | 33,078 | 32.4% of population |
| 2020 | 30,844 | 37.2% of population |
| 2024 | 30,805 | 36.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McCurtain shifted 42.1 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
McCurtain 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 McCurtain voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McCurtain 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 McCurtain?
McCurtain's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.5 points (2,849 votes) out of 10,482 total votes cast.
Has McCurtain ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- McCurtain has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McCurtain?
The widest margin on record for McCurtain was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 69.7 points.
How many votes were cast in McCurtain relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,309 votes were recorded in McCurtain against a total population of 30,805 (36.7% 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 McCurtain a presidential bellwether county?
McCurtain 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%).