Ritchie, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Ritchie, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 31.4 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 | 2,717 | 71.3% | 44.4 pts (1,693 votes) | 3,812 | — | 38.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,086 | 73.5% | 48.0 pts (2,016 votes) | 4,196 | -3.3 pts | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,781 | 72.3% | 46.4 pts (1,783 votes) | 3,846 | +1.3 pts | 33.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,921 | 77.1% | 56.8 pts (2,153 votes) | 3,788 | -11.2 pts | 31.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,405 | 83.6% | 71.4 pts (2,909 votes) | 4,075 | -16.2 pts | 30.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,649 | 85.2% | 71.5 pts (3,063 votes) | 4,283 | +2.2 pts | 32.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,473 | 85.8% | 73.0 pts (2,956 votes) | 4,050 | -1.8 pts | 31.4 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 | 10,346 | 36.8% of population |
| 2004 | 10,415 | 40.3% of population |
| 2008 | 10,516 | 36.6% of population |
| 2012 | 10,250 | 37.0% of population |
| 2016 | 9,985 | 40.8% of population |
| 2020 | 8,422 | 50.9% of population |
| 2024 | 8,170 | 49.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ritchie shifted 28.8 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
Ritchie 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 Ritchie voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ritchie 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 Ritchie?
Ritchie's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 45.3 points (1,693 votes) out of 3,812 total votes cast.
Has Ritchie ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ritchie has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ritchie?
The widest margin on record for Ritchie was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 74.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Ritchie relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,050 votes were recorded in Ritchie against a total population of 8,170 (49.6% 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 Ritchie a presidential bellwether county?
Ritchie 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%).