Perry, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Perry, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 48.1 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 | 11,184 | 69.6% | 41.8 pts (6,725 votes) | 16,071 | — | 47.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,919 | 71.6% | 43.7 pts (8,496 votes) | 19,427 | -0.9 pts | 46.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,058 | 66.2% | 33.8 pts (6,662 votes) | 19,733 | +9.7 pts | 44.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,120 | 68.6% | 38.9 pts (7,435 votes) | 19,128 | -5.3 pts | 45.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 15,616 | 73.8% | 51.9 pts (10,984 votes) | 21,158 | -14.7 pts | 53.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,293 | 74.2% | 50.1 pts (12,343 votes) | 24,652 | +3.3 pts | 52.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 19,073 | 74.1% | 49.3 pts (12,688 votes) | 25,725 | +1.1 pts | 48.1 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 | 43,634 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 44,463 | 43.7% of population |
| 2008 | 45,549 | 43.3% of population |
| 2012 | 45,808 | 41.8% of population |
| 2016 | 45,945 | 46.1% of population |
| 2020 | 45,838 | 53.8% of population |
| 2024 | 46,816 | 54.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Perry shifted 6.8 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
Perry 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 Perry voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Perry 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 Perry?
Perry's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 34.2 points (6,662 votes) out of 19,733 total votes cast.
Has Perry ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Perry has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Perry?
The widest margin on record for Perry was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 54.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Perry relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,725 votes were recorded in Perry against a total population of 46,816 (54.9% 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 Perry a presidential bellwether county?
Perry 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%).