Berks, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Berks, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 10.6 pts more Rep. than Pennsylvania overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 71,273 | 52.7% | 9.0 pts (12,123 votes) | 135,163 | — | 13.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 87,122 | 53.0% | 6.6 pts (10,813 votes) | 164,487 | +2.7 pts | 9.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 97,047 | 53.9% | 9.2 pts (16,534 votes) | 179,896 | +15.9 pts | 1.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 84,702 | 49.7% | 1.0 pts (1,691 votes) | 170,320 | -10.3 pts | 6.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 96,626 | 52.8% | 9.9 pts (18,189 votes) | 183,065 | -9.4 pts | 9.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 109,736 | 53.4% | 8.2 pts (16,841 votes) | 205,540 | +2.1 pts | 9.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 116,677 | 55.6% | 12.2 pts (25,552 votes) | 209,838 | -4.0 pts | 10.6 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 | 374,546 | 36.1% of population |
| 2004 | 390,848 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 407,737 | 44.1% of population |
| 2012 | 413,518 | 41.2% of population |
| 2016 | 415,784 | 44.0% of population |
| 2020 | 428,693 | 47.9% of population |
| 2024 | 439,117 | 47.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Berks shifted 3.0 points toward the Republican 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
Berks has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Berks voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Berks has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Berks?
Berks's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 1.0 points (1,691 votes) out of 170,320 total votes cast.
Has Berks ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Berks changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Berks?
The widest margin on record for Berks was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 12.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Berks relative to its population?
In 2024, 209,838 votes were recorded in Berks against a total population of 439,117 (47.8% 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 Berks a presidential bellwether county?
Berks has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).