Braxton, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Braxton, West Virginia has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 10.1 pts more Rep. than West Virginia overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,719 | 51.0% | 3.6 pts (190 votes) | 5,328 | — | 10.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 3,035 | 50.2% | 0.8 pts (49 votes) | 6,051 | -2.8 pts | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,704 | 50.0% | 1.4 pts (75 votes) | 5,409 | +0.6 pts | 14.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,725 | 56.7% | 15.1 pts (727 votes) | 4,804 | -16.8 pts | 12.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,537 | 69.5% | 43.5 pts (2,216 votes) | 5,090 | -30.2 pts | 1.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,120 | 72.7% | 47.0 pts (2,663 votes) | 5,664 | -2.1 pts | 8.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,991 | 75.1% | 51.9 pts (2,758 votes) | 5,313 | -5.0 pts | 10.1 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 | 14,713 | 36.2% of population |
| 2004 | 14,696 | 41.2% of population |
| 2008 | 14,587 | 37.1% of population |
| 2012 | 14,451 | 33.2% of population |
| 2016 | 14,323 | 35.5% of population |
| 2020 | 12,396 | 45.7% of population |
| 2024 | 12,051 | 44.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Braxton shifted 56.4 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
Braxton has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and West Virginia's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Braxton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Braxton has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Braxton?
Braxton's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 0.8 points (49 votes) out of 6,051 total votes cast.
Has Braxton ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Braxton changed which party won the county in: 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Braxton?
The widest margin on record for Braxton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Braxton relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,313 votes were recorded in Braxton against a total population of 12,051 (44.1% 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 Braxton a presidential bellwether county?
Braxton has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and West Virginia's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).