Wise, Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Wise, Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 69.5 pts more Rep. than Virginia overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,504 | 48.9% | 0.7 pts (92 votes) | 13,310 | — | 7.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,330 | 58.2% | 17.7 pts (2,528 votes) | 14,312 | -17.2 pts | 9.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,914 | 63.0% | 27.7 pts (3,919 votes) | 14,138 | -10.3 pts | 34.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,076 | 73.8% | 48.7 pts (7,316 votes) | 15,018 | -21.1 pts | 53.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,086 | 79.7% | 61.9 pts (9,385 votes) | 15,163 | -14.2 pts | 69.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,366 | 80.4% | 61.7 pts (10,256 votes) | 16,615 | +1.2 pts | 72.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 13,655 | 81.4% | 63.3 pts (10,619 votes) | 16,776 | -1.4 pts | 69.5 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 | 42,077 | 31.6% of population |
| 2004 | 41,591 | 34.4% of population |
| 2008 | 41,489 | 34.1% of population |
| 2012 | 40,909 | 36.7% of population |
| 2016 | 39,027 | 38.9% of population |
| 2020 | 36,066 | 46.1% of population |
| 2024 | 34,973 | 48.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Wise shifted 62.9 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
Wise has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Wise voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Wise 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 Wise?
Wise's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 0.7 points (92 votes) out of 13,310 total votes cast.
Has Wise ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Wise has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Wise?
The widest margin on record for Wise was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 63.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Wise relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,776 votes were recorded in Wise against a total population of 34,973 (48.0% 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 Wise a presidential bellwether county?
Wise has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Virginia's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).