Lewis, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Lewis, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 17.7 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 | 3,606 | 58.8% | 20.4 pts (1,251 votes) | 6,134 | — | 14.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,445 | 63.5% | 28.1 pts (1,970 votes) | 6,999 | -7.5 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,335 | 65.6% | 33.7 pts (2,226 votes) | 6,606 | -6.1 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,375 | 69.6% | 42.0 pts (2,639 votes) | 6,287 | -8.6 pts | 15.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,274 | 76.1% | 56.7 pts (3,927 votes) | 6,928 | -16.1 pts | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,782 | 77.5% | 56.9 pts (4,244 votes) | 7,457 | +1.3 pts | 18.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,550 | 78.7% | 59.3 pts (4,178 votes) | 7,048 | -2.4 pts | 17.7 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 | 16,832 | 36.4% of population |
| 2004 | 16,622 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 16,422 | 40.2% of population |
| 2012 | 16,453 | 38.2% of population |
| 2016 | 16,289 | 42.5% of population |
| 2020 | 17,020 | 43.8% of population |
| 2024 | 16,477 | 42.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Lewis shifted 39.4 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
Lewis 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 Lewis voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Lewis 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 Lewis?
Lewis's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.0 points (1,251 votes) out of 6,134 total votes cast.
Has Lewis ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Lewis has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Lewis?
The widest margin on record for Lewis was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 60.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Lewis relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,048 votes were recorded in Lewis against a total population of 16,477 (42.8% 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 Lewis a presidential bellwether county?
Lewis 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%).