Pontotoc, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Pontotoc, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 12.6 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 | 7,299 | 56.9% | 14.9 pts (1,912 votes) | 12,836 | — | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,647 | 65.1% | 30.3 pts (4,482 votes) | 14,812 | -15.2 pts | 0.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,750 | 68.4% | 36.7 pts (5,238 votes) | 14,262 | -6.5 pts | 5.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,945 | 69.4% | 38.8 pts (4,998 votes) | 12,892 | -2.0 pts | 5.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,431 | 70.3% | 45.8 pts (6,794 votes) | 14,831 | -9.5 pts | 9.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,805 | 70.5% | 43.7 pts (6,688 votes) | 15,320 | +3.5 pts | 10.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,967 | 72.3% | 46.6 pts (7,072 votes) | 15,174 | -2.8 pts | 12.6 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 | 35,148 | 36.5% of population |
| 2004 | 35,097 | 42.2% of population |
| 2008 | 36,687 | 38.9% of population |
| 2012 | 38,060 | 33.9% of population |
| 2016 | 38,512 | 38.5% of population |
| 2020 | 38,094 | 40.2% of population |
| 2024 | 38,310 | 39.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pontotoc shifted 32.5 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
Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc?
Pontotoc's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 15.1 points (1,912 votes) out of 12,836 total votes cast.
Has Pontotoc ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pontotoc has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pontotoc?
The widest margin on record for Pontotoc was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 48.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Pontotoc relative to its population?
In 2024, 15,174 votes were recorded in Pontotoc against a total population of 38,310 (39.6% 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 Pontotoc a presidential bellwether county?
Pontotoc 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%).