Woodward, Oklahoma — Presidential Election Results
Woodward, Oklahoma has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.2 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 | 5,067 | 71.4% | 43.9 pts (3,117 votes) | 7,100 | — | 22.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,193 | 80.9% | 61.9 pts (4,735 votes) | 7,651 | -17.5 pts | 30.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,404 | 82.6% | 65.2 pts (5,054 votes) | 7,754 | -3.3 pts | 33.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,945 | 84.0% | 68.0 pts (4,812 votes) | 7,078 | -2.8 pts | 34.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,347 | 83.6% | 72.1 pts (5,474 votes) | 7,595 | -7.8 pts | 37.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,611 | 84.9% | 72.0 pts (5,606 votes) | 7,785 | +2.2 pts | 39.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,231 | 85.2% | 72.0 pts (5,264 votes) | 7,312 | +0.5 pts | 38.2 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 | 18,436 | 38.5% of population |
| 2004 | 18,935 | 40.4% of population |
| 2008 | 20,120 | 38.5% of population |
| 2012 | 20,670 | 34.2% of population |
| 2016 | 20,975 | 36.2% of population |
| 2020 | 20,418 | 38.1% of population |
| 2024 | 19,991 | 36.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Woodward shifted 28.7 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
Woodward 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 Woodward voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Woodward 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 Woodward?
Woodward's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 44.4 points (3,117 votes) out of 7,100 total votes cast.
Has Woodward ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Woodward has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Woodward?
The widest margin on record for Woodward was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 75.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Woodward relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,312 votes were recorded in Woodward against a total population of 19,991 (36.6% 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 Woodward a presidential bellwether county?
Woodward 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%).