Huntingdon, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 51.6 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 | 10,408 | 65.2% | 33.4 pts (5,335 votes) | 15,957 | — | 38.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,126 | 67.2% | 34.6 pts (6,247 votes) | 18,058 | -0.2 pts | 37.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 11,745 | 63.0% | 27.5 pts (5,124 votes) | 18,646 | +6.8 pts | 38.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,979 | 67.9% | 37.2 pts (6,570 votes) | 17,639 | -9.9 pts | 43.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,494 | 73.6% | 50.5 pts (9,955 votes) | 19,706 | -14.5 pts | 51.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,061 | 74.9% | 51.0 pts (11,616 votes) | 22,792 | +0.7 pts | 52.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 17,627 | 76.1% | 52.9 pts (12,259 votes) | 23,156 | -1.7 pts | 51.6 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 | 45,620 | 35.0% of population |
| 2004 | 45,790 | 39.4% of population |
| 2008 | 45,853 | 40.7% of population |
| 2012 | 45,938 | 38.4% of population |
| 2016 | 45,380 | 43.4% of population |
| 2020 | 44,071 | 51.7% of population |
| 2024 | 43,359 | 53.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Huntingdon shifted 18.8 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
Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon?
Huntingdon's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 27.9 points (5,124 votes) out of 18,646 total votes cast.
Has Huntingdon ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Huntingdon has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Huntingdon?
The widest margin on record for Huntingdon was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 53.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Huntingdon relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,156 votes were recorded in Huntingdon against a total population of 43,359 (53.4% 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 Huntingdon a presidential bellwether county?
Huntingdon 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%).