Washita, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Washita, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.0 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 | 2,850 | 63.8% | 28.8 pts (1,286 votes) | 4,468 | — | 7.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,705 | 73.4% | 46.9 pts (2,365 votes) | 5,045 | -17.7 pts | 15.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,724 | 78.0% | 55.9 pts (2,672 votes) | 4,776 | -9.1 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,494 | 81.0% | 61.9 pts (2,672 votes) | 4,316 | -6.0 pts | 28.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,854 | 83.2% | 70.5 pts (3,266 votes) | 4,631 | -11.6 pts | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,086 | 85.5% | 73.0 pts (3,488 votes) | 4,777 | -0.9 pts | 40.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,030 | 86.6% | 74.8 pts (3,479 votes) | 4,652 | -1.5 pts | 41.0 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 | 11,497 | 38.9% of population |
| 2004 | 11,202 | 45.0% of population |
| 2008 | 11,595 | 41.2% of population |
| 2012 | 11,582 | 37.3% of population |
| 2016 | 11,433 | 40.5% of population |
| 2020 | 10,903 | 43.8% of population |
| 2024 | 10,839 | 42.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Washita shifted 46.8 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
Washita 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 Washita voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Washita 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 Washita?
Washita's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 29.1 points (1,286 votes) out of 4,468 total votes cast.
Has Washita ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Washita has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Washita?
The widest margin on record for Washita was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 75.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Washita relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,652 votes were recorded in Washita against a total population of 10,839 (42.9% 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 Washita a presidential bellwether county?
Washita 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%).