Schuylkill, Pennsylvania — Presidential Election Results
Schuylkill, Pennsylvania has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.7 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 | 29,841 | 51.2% | 6.2 pts (3,626 votes) | 58,300 | — | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 35,640 | 54.6% | 9.8 pts (6,409 votes) | 65,269 | -3.4 pts | 12.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 33,767 | 53.6% | 8.7 pts (5,467 votes) | 63,054 | +1.1 pts | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 32,278 | 55.9% | 13.4 pts (7,732 votes) | 57,727 | -4.8 pts | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 44,001 | 70.0% | 43.3 pts (27,231 votes) | 62,869 | -31.2 pts | 44.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 48,871 | 69.2% | 39.9 pts (28,144 votes) | 70,603 | +4.4 pts | 41.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 51,665 | 70.6% | 42.1 pts (30,783 votes) | 73,184 | -2.0 pts | 40.7 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 | 149,994 | 38.9% of population |
| 2004 | 147,081 | 44.4% of population |
| 2008 | 148,463 | 42.5% of population |
| 2012 | 147,125 | 39.2% of population |
| 2016 | 143,497 | 43.8% of population |
| 2020 | 142,959 | 49.4% of population |
| 2024 | 144,523 | 50.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Schuylkill shifted 36.0 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
Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill?
Schuylkill's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 6.5 points (3,626 votes) out of 58,300 total votes cast.
Has Schuylkill ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Schuylkill has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Schuylkill?
The widest margin on record for Schuylkill was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 44.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Schuylkill relative to its population?
In 2024, 73,184 votes were recorded in Schuylkill against a total population of 144,523 (50.6% 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 Schuylkill a presidential bellwether county?
Schuylkill 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%).