Harrison, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Harrison, West Virginia has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 0.9 pts more Dem. than West Virginia overall.
Jump to year: 2000 · 2004 · 2008 · 2012 · 2016 · 2020 · 2024
Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 13,009 | 48.9% | 0.2 pts (61 votes) | 26,578 | — | 6.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 17,111 | 55.9% | 12.7 pts (3,873 votes) | 30,588 | -13.0 pts | 0.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,824 | 55.9% | 13.3 pts (4,242 votes) | 31,872 | -0.7 pts | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 15,876 | 60.7% | 23.5 pts (6,144 votes) | 26,147 | -10.5 pts | 3.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 18,750 | 67.1% | 39.5 pts (11,056 votes) | 27,960 | -17.8 pts | 2.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,683 | 67.9% | 37.6 pts (11,468 votes) | 30,465 | +3.5 pts | 1.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 20,480 | 69.4% | 40.9 pts (12,078 votes) | 29,495 | -3.5 pts | 0.9 pts more Dem. |
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 | 68,520 | 38.8% of population |
| 2004 | 67,900 | 45.0% of population |
| 2008 | 68,441 | 46.6% of population |
| 2012 | 69,098 | 37.8% of population |
| 2016 | 68,349 | 40.9% of population |
| 2020 | 65,842 | 46.3% of population |
| 2024 | 64,472 | 45.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Harrison shifted 42.1 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
Harrison has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and West Virginia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
Related Pages
Other West Virginia Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Harrison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Harrison has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Harrison?
Harrison's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.2 points (61 votes) out of 26,578 total votes cast.
Has Harrison ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Harrison changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Harrison?
The widest margin on record for Harrison was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 41.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Harrison relative to its population?
In 2024, 29,495 votes were recorded in Harrison against a total population of 64,472 (45.7% 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 Harrison a presidential bellwether county?
Harrison has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and West Virginia's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).