Calhoun, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Calhoun, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.4 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,425 | 54.5% | 12.0 pts (313 votes) | 2,615 | — | 5.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,360 | 51.1% | 3.5 pts (94 votes) | 2,661 | +8.8 pts | 9.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,366 | 56.2% | 15.4 pts (373 votes) | 2,429 | -12.2 pts | 2.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,319 | 59.8% | 22.7 pts (501 votes) | 2,207 | -7.6 pts | 3.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,035 | 77.8% | 60.3 pts (1,579 votes) | 2,617 | -39.9 pts | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,364 | 79.6% | 60.5 pts (1,796 votes) | 2,971 | +2.1 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,391 | 81.4% | 64.8 pts (1,903 votes) | 2,936 | -4.8 pts | 23.4 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 | 7,596 | 34.4% of population |
| 2004 | 7,411 | 35.9% of population |
| 2008 | 7,621 | 31.9% of population |
| 2012 | 7,594 | 29.1% of population |
| 2016 | 7,374 | 35.5% of population |
| 2020 | 6,196 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 5,873 | 50.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Calhoun shifted 53.8 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
Calhoun has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and West Virginia'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 Calhoun voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Calhoun 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 Calhoun?
Calhoun's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 3.6 points (94 votes) out of 2,661 total votes cast.
Has Calhoun ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Calhoun has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Calhoun?
The widest margin on record for Calhoun was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 66.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Calhoun relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,936 votes were recorded in Calhoun against a total population of 5,873 (50.0% 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 Calhoun a presidential bellwether county?
Calhoun has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and West Virginia's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).