Doddridge, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Doddridge, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.7 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 | 1,955 | 69.4% | 42.0 pts (1,182 votes) | 2,816 | — | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,362 | 74.3% | 49.1 pts (1,562 votes) | 3,179 | -6.1 pts | 36.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,218 | 73.5% | 49.1 pts (1,483 votes) | 3,018 | -0.8 pts | 36.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,130 | 76.9% | 56.2 pts (1,555 votes) | 2,769 | -7.3 pts | 30.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,358 | 83.0% | 70.3 pts (1,996 votes) | 2,840 | -15.9 pts | 29.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,619 | 84.5% | 70.4 pts (2,184 votes) | 3,101 | +1.9 pts | 31.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,541 | 86.0% | 73.3 pts (2,167 votes) | 2,956 | -2.8 pts | 31.7 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 | 7,396 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 7,669 | 41.5% of population |
| 2008 | 8,034 | 37.6% of population |
| 2012 | 8,296 | 33.4% of population |
| 2016 | 8,576 | 33.1% of population |
| 2020 | 7,790 | 39.8% of population |
| 2024 | 7,615 | 38.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Doddridge shifted 31.0 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
Doddridge 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 Doddridge voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Doddridge 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 Doddridge?
Doddridge's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 43.3 points (1,182 votes) out of 2,816 total votes cast.
Has Doddridge ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Doddridge has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Doddridge?
The widest margin on record for Doddridge was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 74.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Doddridge relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,956 votes were recorded in Doddridge against a total population of 7,615 (38.8% 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 Doddridge a presidential bellwether county?
Doddridge 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%).