Malheur, Oregon — Presidential Election Results
Malheur, Oregon has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 60.4 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,624 | 73.3% | 50.8 pts (5,288 votes) | 10,404 | — | 53.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,123 | 74.9% | 51.1 pts (5,546 votes) | 10,846 | +1.3 pts | 56.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,157 | 68.6% | 40.3 pts (4,208 votes) | 10,433 | +10.2 pts | 58.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,851 | 68.8% | 41.1 pts (4,092 votes) | 9,956 | -0.9 pts | 55.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,194 | 68.9% | 47.4 pts (4,948 votes) | 10,435 | -9.8 pts | 64.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,187 | 69.4% | 41.7 pts (4,927 votes) | 11,804 | +9.4 pts | 59.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,710 | 70.4% | 44.1 pts (4,826 votes) | 10,945 | -2.5 pts | 60.4 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 | 31,540 | 33.0% of population |
| 2004 | 31,250 | 34.7% of population |
| 2008 | 31,311 | 33.3% of population |
| 2012 | 30,751 | 32.4% of population |
| 2016 | 30,340 | 34.4% of population |
| 2020 | 31,643 | 37.3% of population |
| 2024 | 32,315 | 33.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Malheur shifted 7.5 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
Malheur has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Oregon's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Malheur voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Malheur 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 Malheur?
Malheur's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 41.6 points (4,208 votes) out of 10,433 total votes cast.
Has Malheur ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Malheur has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Malheur?
The widest margin on record for Malheur was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 53.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Malheur relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,945 votes were recorded in Malheur against a total population of 32,315 (33.9% 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 Malheur a presidential bellwether county?
Malheur has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Oregon's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).