Rich, Utah — Presidential Election Results
Rich, Utah has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.8 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 | 736 | 81.5% | 64.7 pts (584 votes) | 903 | — | 22.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 922 | 88.9% | 78.4 pts (813 votes) | 1,037 | -13.1 pts | 32.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 831 | 82.6% | 67.3 pts (677 votes) | 1,006 | +10.1 pts | 39.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 915 | 90.9% | 82.6 pts (832 votes) | 1,007 | -14.6 pts | 34.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 797 | 71.9% | 53.1 pts (589 votes) | 1,109 | +6.5 pts | 52.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,157 | 84.5% | 71.4 pts (977 votes) | 1,369 | +3.8 pts | 51.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,211 | 83.7% | 68.9 pts (997 votes) | 1,447 | +3.1 pts | 47.8 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 | 1,965 | 46.0% of population |
| 2004 | 2,051 | 50.6% of population |
| 2008 | 2,227 | 45.2% of population |
| 2012 | 2,257 | 44.6% of population |
| 2016 | 2,313 | 47.9% of population |
| 2020 | 2,504 | 54.7% of population |
| 2024 | 2,752 | 52.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rich shifted 4.2 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
Rich 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 Rich voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rich 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 Rich?
Rich's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 65.8 points (584 votes) out of 903 total votes cast.
Has Rich ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rich has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rich?
The widest margin on record for Rich was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 83.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Rich relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,447 votes were recorded in Rich against a total population of 2,752 (52.6% 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 Rich a presidential bellwether county?
Rich 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%).