Wallowa, Oregon — Presidential Election Results
Wallowa, Oregon has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 51.2 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,279 | 76.4% | 56.9 pts (2,443 votes) | 4,294 | — | 59.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,132 | 69.3% | 41.2 pts (1,863 votes) | 4,521 | +17.0 pts | 46.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,836 | 63.5% | 30.1 pts (1,344 votes) | 4,465 | +11.3 pts | 47.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,804 | 66.7% | 36.9 pts (1,551 votes) | 4,205 | -7.2 pts | 50.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,848 | 65.2% | 39.7 pts (1,732 votes) | 4,366 | -5.5 pts | 56.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,404 | 66.1% | 34.6 pts (1,779 votes) | 5,149 | +8.3 pts | 52.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,366 | 65.9% | 35.1 pts (1,793 votes) | 5,108 | -0.9 pts | 51.2 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 | 7,220 | 59.5% of population |
| 2004 | 6,899 | 65.5% of population |
| 2008 | 6,900 | 64.7% of population |
| 2012 | 6,801 | 61.8% of population |
| 2016 | 6,915 | 63.1% of population |
| 2020 | 7,400 | 69.6% of population |
| 2024 | 7,522 | 67.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wallowa shifted 23.1 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
Wallowa 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 Wallowa voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wallowa 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 Wallowa?
Wallowa's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 31.1 points (1,344 votes) out of 4,465 total votes cast.
Has Wallowa ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wallowa has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wallowa?
The widest margin on record for Wallowa was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 59.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Wallowa relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,108 votes were recorded in Wallowa against a total population of 7,522 (67.9% 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 Wallowa a presidential bellwether county?
Wallowa 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%).