Potter, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Potter, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 61.1 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 | 4,858 | 68.5% | 39.8 pts (2,821 votes) | 7,090 | — | 45.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,640 | 70.8% | 42.4 pts (3,372 votes) | 7,962 | -1.7 pts | 45.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,109 | 68.1% | 37.4 pts (2,809 votes) | 7,507 | +4.7 pts | 48.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,231 | 72.2% | 46.0 pts (3,334 votes) | 7,242 | -8.9 pts | 52.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,251 | 80.3% | 63.6 pts (4,949 votes) | 7,784 | -18.8 pts | 64.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,239 | 79.9% | 60.8 pts (5,513 votes) | 9,064 | +4.0 pts | 62.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,334 | 80.7% | 62.3 pts (5,659 votes) | 9,085 | -1.3 pts | 61.1 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 | 18,123 | 39.1% of population |
| 2004 | 18,067 | 44.1% of population |
| 2008 | 17,464 | 43.0% of population |
| 2012 | 17,562 | 41.2% of population |
| 2016 | 16,954 | 45.9% of population |
| 2020 | 16,387 | 55.3% of population |
| 2024 | 15,993 | 56.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Potter shifted 21.9 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
Potter 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.
Related Pages
Other Pennsylvania Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Potter voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Potter 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 Potter?
Potter's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 37.9 points (2,809 votes) out of 7,507 total votes cast.
Has Potter ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Potter has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Potter?
The widest margin on record for Potter was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 65.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Potter relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,085 votes were recorded in Potter against a total population of 15,993 (56.8% 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 Potter a presidential bellwether county?
Potter 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%).