Wasatch, Utah — Presidential Election Results
Wasatch, Utah has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 5.8 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 | 3,819 | 67.3% | 41.3 pts (2,343 votes) | 5,675 | — | 0.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,503 | 73.3% | 48.6 pts (3,649 votes) | 7,512 | -5.3 pts | 2.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,430 | 63.7% | 29.8 pts (2,538 votes) | 8,531 | +19.1 pts | 1.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,220 | 75.3% | 52.4 pts (5,029 votes) | 9,589 | -22.9 pts | 4.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,115 | 50.5% | 25.2 pts (3,052 votes) | 12,120 | +20.2 pts | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,795 | 60.7% | 25.9 pts (4,608 votes) | 17,790 | +6.1 pts | 5.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,495 | 62.6% | 27.4 pts (5,036 votes) | 18,354 | -0.9 pts | 5.8 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 | 15,421 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 18,349 | 40.9% of population |
| 2008 | 22,120 | 38.6% of population |
| 2012 | 25,344 | 37.8% of population |
| 2016 | 30,375 | 39.9% of population |
| 2020 | 35,063 | 50.7% of population |
| 2024 | 37,858 | 48.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wasatch shifted 16.2 points toward the Democratic 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
Wasatch 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 Wasatch voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wasatch 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 Wasatch?
Wasatch's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 27.1 points (4,608 votes) out of 17,790 total votes cast.
Has Wasatch ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wasatch has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wasatch?
The widest margin on record for Wasatch was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 53.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Wasatch relative to its population?
In 2024, 18,354 votes were recorded in Wasatch against a total population of 37,858 (48.5% 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 Wasatch a presidential bellwether county?
Wasatch 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%).