Tucker, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Tucker, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 7.3 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 | 1,935 | 57.8% | 18.4 pts (616 votes) | 3,346 | — | 12.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,179 | 60.5% | 21.6 pts (779 votes) | 3,600 | -2.8 pts | 8.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,123 | 60.5% | 23.8 pts (835 votes) | 3,507 | -2.7 pts | 11.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,176 | 69.3% | 41.3 pts (1,296 votes) | 3,138 | -17.9 pts | 15.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,565 | 73.8% | 52.2 pts (1,814 votes) | 3,475 | -12.3 pts | 10.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,841 | 73.9% | 49.5 pts (1,903 votes) | 3,844 | +4.3 pts | 10.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,669 | 73.4% | 48.9 pts (1,779 votes) | 3,636 | +0.4 pts | 7.3 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 | 7,288 | 45.9% of population |
| 2004 | 7,223 | 49.8% of population |
| 2008 | 7,160 | 49.0% of population |
| 2012 | 7,078 | 44.3% of population |
| 2016 | 7,053 | 49.3% of population |
| 2020 | 6,754 | 56.9% of population |
| 2024 | 6,573 | 55.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Tucker shifted 31.1 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
Tucker 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 Tucker voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Tucker 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 Tucker?
Tucker's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 18.9 points (616 votes) out of 3,346 total votes cast.
Has Tucker ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Tucker has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Tucker?
The widest margin on record for Tucker was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 54.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Tucker relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,636 votes were recorded in Tucker against a total population of 6,573 (55.3% 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 Tucker a presidential bellwether county?
Tucker 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%).