Yamhill, Oregon — Presidential Election Results
Yamhill, Oregon has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 21.2 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 | 19,193 | 54.0% | 13.9 pts (4,939 votes) | 35,539 | — | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 23,839 | 56.6% | 14.9 pts (6,267 votes) | 42,142 | -0.4 pts | 19.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 21,390 | 49.1% | 1.4 pts (593 votes) | 43,526 | +13.7 pts | 18.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 22,045 | 51.4% | 6.5 pts (2,785 votes) | 42,907 | -5.3 pts | 19.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 23,250 | 47.7% | 8.1 pts (3,949 votes) | 48,753 | -2.5 pts | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 29,551 | 50.2% | 4.0 pts (2,377 votes) | 58,923 | +5.1 pts | 20.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 29,536 | 51.1% | 6.1 pts (3,525 votes) | 57,800 | -2.2 pts | 21.2 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 | 85,198 | 41.7% of population |
| 2004 | 89,447 | 47.1% of population |
| 2008 | 97,537 | 44.6% of population |
| 2012 | 99,894 | 43.0% of population |
| 2016 | 104,070 | 46.8% of population |
| 2020 | 107,740 | 54.7% of population |
| 2024 | 110,886 | 52.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Yamhill shifted 8.4 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
Yamhill 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 Yamhill voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Yamhill 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 Yamhill?
Yamhill's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 1.4 points (593 votes) out of 43,526 total votes cast.
Has Yamhill ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Yamhill has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Yamhill?
The widest margin on record for Yamhill was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 15.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Yamhill relative to its population?
In 2024, 57,800 votes were recorded in Yamhill against a total population of 110,886 (52.1% 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 Yamhill a presidential bellwether county?
Yamhill 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%).