Duchesne, Utah — Presidential Election Results
Duchesne, Utah has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 54.9 pts more Rep. than Utah overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Utah |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,622 | 79.7% | 62.5 pts (2,843 votes) | 4,546 | — | 21.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,742 | 85.3% | 72.1 pts (4,004 votes) | 5,556 | -8.5 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,689 | 81.6% | 65.8 pts (3,778 votes) | 5,744 | +5.6 pts | 38.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,698 | 89.3% | 80.2 pts (5,117 votes) | 6,379 | -14.0 pts | 32.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,508 | 79.3% | 65.9 pts (4,574 votes) | 6,942 | -1.9 pts | 58.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,512 | 87.7% | 77.9 pts (6,669 votes) | 8,561 | +3.5 pts | 58.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,815 | 87.1% | 75.9 pts (6,806 votes) | 8,968 | +2.7 pts | 54.9 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 | 14,449 | 31.5% of population |
| 2004 | 15,101 | 36.8% of population |
| 2008 | 17,412 | 33.0% of population |
| 2012 | 19,000 | 33.6% of population |
| 2016 | 20,242 | 34.3% of population |
| 2020 | 19,625 | 43.6% of population |
| 2024 | 20,803 | 43.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Duchesne shifted 12.5 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
Duchesne has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Utah's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Duchesne voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Duchesne 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 Duchesne?
Duchesne's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 64.6 points (2,843 votes) out of 4,546 total votes cast.
Has Duchesne ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Duchesne has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Duchesne?
The widest margin on record for Duchesne was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 83.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Duchesne relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,968 votes were recorded in Duchesne against a total population of 20,803 (43.1% 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 Duchesne a presidential bellwether county?
Duchesne has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Utah's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).