Clatsop, Oregon — Presidential Election Results
Clatsop, Oregon has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 3.2 pts more Rep. than Oregon overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Oregon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 8,296 | 50.4% | 8.2 pts (1,346 votes) | 16,474 | — | 8.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 10,461 | 54.2% | 10.1 pts (1,958 votes) | 19,309 | +1.5 pts | 6.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,701 | 57.7% | 18.9 pts (3,509 votes) | 18,548 | +9.3 pts | 2.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,861 | 55.3% | 14.7 pts (2,612 votes) | 17,818 | -4.3 pts | 2.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 9,252 | 47.1% | 5.7 pts (1,114 votes) | 19,664 | -8.9 pts | 5.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 12,916 | 54.0% | 11.3 pts (2,698 votes) | 23,910 | +5.3 pts | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 12,533 | 53.8% | 11.2 pts (2,620 votes) | 23,290 | +0.0 pts | 3.2 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 | 35,560 | 46.3% of population |
| 2004 | 35,912 | 53.8% of population |
| 2008 | 36,825 | 50.4% of population |
| 2012 | 37,415 | 47.6% of population |
| 2016 | 38,678 | 50.8% of population |
| 2020 | 41,157 | 58.1% of population |
| 2024 | 41,043 | 56.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clatsop shifted 2.8 points toward the Democratic 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
Clatsop has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Oregon'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 Clatsop voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clatsop has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Clatsop?
Clatsop's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 6.4 points (1,114 votes) out of 19,664 total votes cast.
Has Clatsop ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Clatsop has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clatsop?
The widest margin on record for Clatsop was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 19.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Clatsop relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,290 votes were recorded in Clatsop against a total population of 41,043 (56.7% 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 Clatsop a presidential bellwether county?
Clatsop has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Oregon's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).