Wayne, Utah — Presidential Election Results
Wayne, Utah has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 30.7 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 | 953 | 77.8% | 61.3 pts (751 votes) | 1,225 | — | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,062 | 78.1% | 57.6 pts (783 votes) | 1,360 | +6.6 pts | 11.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 940 | 71.5% | 46.0 pts (605 votes) | 1,314 | +10.9 pts | 18.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,089 | 82.1% | 65.9 pts (874 votes) | 1,327 | -19.6 pts | 17.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 966 | 68.0% | 48.9 pts (695 votes) | 1,421 | +10.8 pts | 31.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,229 | 75.8% | 53.3 pts (864 votes) | 1,621 | +2.0 pts | 32.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,238 | 75.0% | 51.9 pts (857 votes) | 1,651 | +1.3 pts | 30.7 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 | 2,533 | 48.4% of population |
| 2004 | 2,505 | 54.3% of population |
| 2008 | 2,731 | 48.1% of population |
| 2012 | 2,705 | 49.1% of population |
| 2016 | 2,671 | 53.2% of population |
| 2020 | 2,506 | 64.7% of population |
| 2024 | 2,608 | 63.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wayne shifted 12.1 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
Wayne 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 Wayne voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wayne 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 Wayne?
Wayne's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 47.5 points (605 votes) out of 1,314 total votes cast.
Has Wayne ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wayne has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wayne?
The widest margin on record for Wayne was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 67.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Wayne relative to its population?
In 2024, 1,651 votes were recorded in Wayne against a total population of 2,608 (63.3% 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 Wayne a presidential bellwether county?
Wayne 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%).