Marshall, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Marshall, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 8.3 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 | 6,859 | 50.8% | 6.4 pts (859 votes) | 13,498 | — | 0.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,516 | 56.5% | 13.8 pts (2,081 votes) | 15,072 | -7.2 pts | 1.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 7,759 | 55.4% | 12.6 pts (1,763 votes) | 14,001 | +1.1 pts | 0.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 8,135 | 63.0% | 28.3 pts (3,651 votes) | 12,916 | -16.1 pts | 1.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,666 | 73.1% | 51.1 pts (6,748 votes) | 13,216 | -24.7 pts | 9.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,435 | 74.1% | 49.6 pts (6,980 votes) | 14,080 | +3.4 pts | 10.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,808 | 74.1% | 50.0 pts (6,622 votes) | 13,233 | -0.7 pts | 8.3 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 | 35,399 | 38.1% of population |
| 2004 | 34,521 | 43.7% of population |
| 2008 | 33,248 | 42.1% of population |
| 2012 | 32,826 | 39.3% of population |
| 2016 | 31,720 | 41.7% of population |
| 2020 | 30,529 | 46.1% of population |
| 2024 | 29,354 | 45.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marshall shifted 44.3 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
Marshall 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 Marshall voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marshall 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 Marshall?
Marshall's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 6.7 points (859 votes) out of 13,498 total votes cast.
Has Marshall ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Marshall has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marshall?
The widest margin on record for Marshall was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 53.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Marshall relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,233 votes were recorded in Marshall against a total population of 29,354 (45.1% 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 Marshall a presidential bellwether county?
Marshall 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%).