Juniata, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Juniata, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 60.1 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 | 5,795 | 66.9% | 36.2 pts (3,139 votes) | 8,667 | — | 41.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,144 | 71.4% | 43.4 pts (4,347 votes) | 10,006 | -6.6 pts | 46.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,484 | 66.8% | 35.2 pts (3,416 votes) | 9,711 | +8.0 pts | 46.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,862 | 72.0% | 45.3 pts (4,315 votes) | 9,535 | -10.1 pts | 51.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,273 | 79.1% | 61.7 pts (6,452 votes) | 10,454 | -18.1 pts | 63.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,649 | 80.1% | 61.4 pts (7,396 votes) | 12,043 | +1.8 pts | 63.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,721 | 80.3% | 61.4 pts (7,431 votes) | 12,104 | +0.3 pts | 60.1 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 | 22,850 | 37.9% of population |
| 2004 | 23,767 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 24,409 | 39.8% of population |
| 2012 | 24,613 | 38.7% of population |
| 2016 | 24,559 | 42.6% of population |
| 2020 | 23,483 | 51.3% of population |
| 2024 | 23,395 | 51.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Juniata shifted 24.7 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
Juniata 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 Juniata voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Juniata 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 Juniata?
Juniata's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 35.8 points (3,416 votes) out of 9,711 total votes cast.
Has Juniata ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Juniata has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Juniata?
The widest margin on record for Juniata was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 63.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Juniata relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,104 votes were recorded in Juniata against a total population of 23,395 (51.7% 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 Juniata a presidential bellwether county?
Juniata 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%).