Rutland, Vermont — Presidential Election Results
Rutland, Vermont has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 27.3 pts more Rep. than Vermont overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Vermont |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 13,990 | 47.6% | 1.5 pts (444 votes) | 29,362 | — | 9.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 15,904 | 51.3% | 4.7 pts (1,464 votes) | 30,975 | +3.2 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 19,355 | 61.2% | 24.6 pts (7,771 votes) | 31,617 | +20.3 pts | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 17,088 | 59.7% | 21.9 pts (6,253 votes) | 28,609 | -2.7 pts | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 13,635 | 46.0% | 3.9 pts (1,156 votes) | 29,619 | -18.0 pts | 25.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 18,746 | 53.9% | 11.9 pts (4,121 votes) | 34,772 | +7.9 pts | 24.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 17,375 | 51.0% | 5.2 pts (1,789 votes) | 34,102 | -6.9 pts | 27.3 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 | 63,373 | 46.3% of population |
| 2004 | 62,997 | 49.2% of population |
| 2008 | 62,368 | 50.7% of population |
| 2012 | 60,803 | 47.1% of population |
| 2016 | 59,122 | 50.1% of population |
| 2020 | 60,464 | 57.5% of population |
| 2024 | 60,198 | 56.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rutland shifted 3.8 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
Rutland has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Vermont'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 Rutland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rutland has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Rutland?
Rutland's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 1.6 points (444 votes) out of 29,362 total votes cast.
Has Rutland ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rutland has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rutland?
The widest margin on record for Rutland was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 25.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Rutland relative to its population?
In 2024, 34,102 votes were recorded in Rutland against a total population of 60,198 (56.6% 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 Rutland a presidential bellwether county?
Rutland has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Vermont's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).