Upshur, West Virginia — Presidential Election Results
Upshur, West Virginia has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 15.2 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 | 5,165 | 63.6% | 29.5 pts (2,395 votes) | 8,123 | — | 23.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,191 | 66.6% | 34.0 pts (3,157 votes) | 9,293 | -4.0 pts | 21.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,911 | 65.9% | 33.3 pts (2,986 votes) | 8,971 | +0.4 pts | 20.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,939 | 71.8% | 45.7 pts (3,781 votes) | 8,273 | -12.9 pts | 19.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,005 | 76.0% | 56.8 pts (5,239 votes) | 9,218 | -13.0 pts | 15.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,771 | 76.0% | 54.0 pts (5,515 votes) | 10,221 | +4.7 pts | 15.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,633 | 77.4% | 56.8 pts (5,600 votes) | 9,859 | -2.9 pts | 15.2 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 | 23,406 | 34.7% of population |
| 2004 | 23,820 | 39.0% of population |
| 2008 | 23,929 | 37.5% of population |
| 2012 | 24,441 | 33.8% of population |
| 2016 | 24,680 | 37.4% of population |
| 2020 | 23,818 | 42.9% of population |
| 2024 | 23,650 | 41.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Upshur shifted 27.8 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
Upshur 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 Upshur voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Upshur 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 Upshur?
Upshur's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 30.2 points (2,395 votes) out of 8,123 total votes cast.
Has Upshur ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Upshur has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Upshur?
The widest margin on record for Upshur was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 59.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Upshur relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,859 votes were recorded in Upshur against a total population of 23,650 (41.7% 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 Upshur a presidential bellwether county?
Upshur 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%).