Seminole, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Seminole, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 15.7 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 | 4,011 | 51.0% | 2.9 pts (228 votes) | 7,866 | — | 19.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,624 | 60.7% | 21.3 pts (1,976 votes) | 9,272 | -18.4 pts | 9.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,600 | 65.3% | 30.6 pts (2,623 votes) | 8,577 | -9.3 pts | 0.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,856 | 65.1% | 30.3 pts (2,256 votes) | 7,456 | +0.3 pts | 3.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,613 | 69.8% | 44.1 pts (3,542 votes) | 8,037 | -15.8 pts | 7.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,011 | 72.1% | 46.3 pts (3,861 votes) | 8,337 | -1.2 pts | 13.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,951 | 74.0% | 49.7 pts (4,000 votes) | 8,044 | -3.3 pts | 15.7 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 | 24,963 | 31.5% of population |
| 2004 | 24,801 | 37.4% of population |
| 2008 | 25,198 | 34.0% of population |
| 2012 | 25,384 | 29.4% of population |
| 2016 | 25,137 | 32.0% of population |
| 2020 | 23,512 | 35.5% of population |
| 2024 | 23,351 | 34.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Seminole shifted 47.7 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
Seminole 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 Seminole voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Seminole 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 Seminole?
Seminole's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.9 points (228 votes) out of 7,866 total votes cast.
Has Seminole ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Seminole has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Seminole?
The widest margin on record for Seminole was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 50.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Seminole relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,044 votes were recorded in Seminole against a total population of 23,351 (34.4% 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 Seminole a presidential bellwether county?
Seminole 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%).