Pottawatomie, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Pottawatomie, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 13.5 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 | 13,235 | 59.3% | 20.0 pts (4,472 votes) | 22,316 | — | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 17,215 | 66.6% | 33.2 pts (8,577 votes) | 25,853 | -12.8 pts | 2.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,753 | 69.2% | 38.4 pts (9,843 votes) | 25,663 | -5.2 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 16,250 | 69.3% | 38.7 pts (9,062 votes) | 23,438 | -0.3 pts | 5.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 17,848 | 70.1% | 46.5 pts (11,833 votes) | 25,452 | -10.9 pts | 11.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,240 | 71.8% | 46.0 pts (12,965 votes) | 28,185 | +2.5 pts | 13.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,915 | 72.7% | 47.4 pts (13,649 votes) | 28,774 | -1.3 pts | 13.5 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 | 65,647 | 34.0% of population |
| 2004 | 67,072 | 38.5% of population |
| 2008 | 68,752 | 37.3% of population |
| 2012 | 70,512 | 33.2% of population |
| 2016 | 72,001 | 35.3% of population |
| 2020 | 72,553 | 38.8% of population |
| 2024 | 74,446 | 38.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pottawatomie shifted 28.1 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
Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pottawatomie 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 Pottawatomie?
Pottawatomie's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 20.3 points (4,472 votes) out of 22,316 total votes cast.
Has Pottawatomie ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pottawatomie has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pottawatomie?
The widest margin on record for Pottawatomie was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 49.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Pottawatomie relative to its population?
In 2024, 28,774 votes were recorded in Pottawatomie against a total population of 74,446 (38.7% 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 Pottawatomie a presidential bellwether county?
Pottawatomie 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%).