Clarion, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Clarion, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 51.7 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 | 9,796 | 61.8% | 26.5 pts (4,191 votes) | 15,843 | — | 31.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,063 | 64.4% | 29.2 pts (5,014 votes) | 17,184 | -2.1 pts | 31.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 10,737 | 60.4% | 22.4 pts (3,981 votes) | 17,765 | +6.5 pts | 33.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,828 | 66.9% | 35.7 pts (5,772 votes) | 16,186 | -13.6 pts | 41.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,576 | 71.7% | 47.4 pts (8,303 votes) | 17,535 | -12.9 pts | 48.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,578 | 74.8% | 50.8 pts (9,900 votes) | 19,493 | -2.1 pts | 52.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,036 | 76.2% | 53.1 pts (10,474 votes) | 19,733 | -2.0 pts | 51.7 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 | 41,735 | 38.0% of population |
| 2004 | 40,509 | 42.4% of population |
| 2008 | 40,355 | 44.0% of population |
| 2012 | 39,461 | 41.0% of population |
| 2016 | 38,590 | 45.4% of population |
| 2020 | 37,198 | 52.4% of population |
| 2024 | 36,855 | 53.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clarion shifted 26.2 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
Clarion has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Clarion voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clarion 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 Clarion?
Clarion's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 22.8 points (3,981 votes) out of 17,765 total votes cast.
Has Clarion ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Clarion has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clarion?
The widest margin on record for Clarion was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 53.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Clarion relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,733 votes were recorded in Clarion against a total population of 36,855 (53.5% 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 Clarion a presidential bellwether county?
Clarion has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).