Tyler, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Tyler, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.1 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 | 2,582 | 65.7% | 34.8 pts (1,368 votes) | 3,928 | — | 29.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,798 | 65.9% | 32.9 pts (1,397 votes) | 4,245 | +2.8 pts | 20.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,415 | 64.6% | 31.4 pts (1,174 votes) | 3,741 | +1.2 pts | 18.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,314 | 70.6% | 43.4 pts (1,424 votes) | 3,279 | -12.3 pts | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,996 | 82.0% | 68.1 pts (2,489 votes) | 3,654 | -26.6 pts | 26.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,226 | 82.3% | 66.2 pts (2,595 votes) | 3,922 | +3.8 pts | 27.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,991 | 82.7% | 67.4 pts (2,437 votes) | 3,617 | -1.5 pts | 26.1 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 | 9,569 | 41.0% of population |
| 2004 | 9,517 | 44.6% of population |
| 2008 | 9,363 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 9,054 | 36.2% of population |
| 2016 | 8,967 | 40.7% of population |
| 2020 | 8,292 | 47.3% of population |
| 2024 | 7,843 | 46.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Tyler shifted 32.7 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
Tyler 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 Tyler voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Tyler 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 Tyler?
Tyler's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 32.1 points (1,174 votes) out of 3,741 total votes cast.
Has Tyler ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Tyler has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Tyler?
The widest margin on record for Tyler was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 71.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Tyler relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,617 votes were recorded in Tyler against a total population of 7,843 (46.1% 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 Tyler a presidential bellwether county?
Tyler 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%).