Fayette, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Fayette, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2008. In 2024, it was 36.4 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 28,152 | 56.8% | 16.4 pts (8,139 votes) | 49,532 | — | 12.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 29,120 | 53.2% | 7.4 pts (4,075 votes) | 54,707 | -9.4 pts | 5.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 26,081 | 49.6% | 0.4 pts (215 votes) | 52,554 | -7.9 pts | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 26,018 | 53.6% | 8.3 pts (4,047 votes) | 48,505 | -8.0 pts | 13.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 34,590 | 64.3% | 31.0 pts (16,644 votes) | 53,767 | -23.2 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 41,227 | 66.3% | 33.4 pts (20,783 votes) | 62,139 | -2.0 pts | 34.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 43,633 | 68.7% | 37.9 pts (24,085 votes) | 63,472 | -4.4 pts | 36.4 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 | 148,214 | 33.4% of population |
| 2004 | 143,494 | 38.1% of population |
| 2008 | 138,813 | 37.9% of population |
| 2012 | 135,288 | 35.9% of population |
| 2016 | 132,350 | 40.6% of population |
| 2020 | 128,585 | 48.3% of population |
| 2024 | 123,941 | 51.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Fayette shifted 55.0 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
Fayette has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Fayette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Fayette has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Fayette?
Fayette's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.4 points (215 votes) out of 52,554 total votes cast.
Has Fayette ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Fayette changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Fayette?
The widest margin on record for Fayette was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 38.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Fayette relative to its population?
In 2024, 63,472 votes were recorded in Fayette against a total population of 123,941 (51.2% 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 Fayette a presidential bellwether county?
Fayette has matched the national popular winner in 2 of the last 7 presidential elections (29%), and Pennsylvania's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).