Lane, Oregon — Presidential Election Results
Lane, Oregon has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 9.0 pts more Dem. 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 | 78,583 | 51.6% | 11.2 pts (17,005 votes) | 152,188 | — | 11.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 107,769 | 58.0% | 17.6 pts (32,762 votes) | 185,872 | +5.8 pts | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 114,037 | 62.3% | 27.4 pts (50,202 votes) | 182,910 | +10.3 pts | 11.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 102,652 | 59.7% | 23.4 pts (40,143 votes) | 171,850 | -3.9 pts | 11.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 102,753 | 53.5% | 18.6 pts (35,612 votes) | 191,950 | -3.3 pts | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 134,366 | 60.5% | 24.3 pts (54,030 votes) | 222,253 | +4.2 pts | 8.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 125,775 | 59.5% | 22.9 pts (48,399 votes) | 211,285 | -1.3 pts | 9.0 pts more Dem. |
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 | 323,492 | 47.0% of population |
| 2004 | 332,327 | 55.9% of population |
| 2008 | 348,176 | 52.5% of population |
| 2012 | 355,075 | 48.4% of population |
| 2016 | 368,874 | 52.0% of population |
| 2020 | 384,221 | 57.8% of population |
| 2024 | 382,396 | 55.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lane shifted 11.7 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
Lane 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 Lane voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lane 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 Lane?
Lane's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 12.1 points (17,005 votes) out of 152,188 total votes cast.
Has Lane ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lane has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lane?
The widest margin on record for Lane was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 28.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Lane relative to its population?
In 2024, 211,285 votes were recorded in Lane against a total population of 382,396 (55.3% 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 Lane a presidential bellwether county?
Lane 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%).