Adams, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Adams, Wisconsin has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 26.3 pts more Rep. than Wisconsin overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,826 | 52.9% | 9.9 pts (906 votes) | 9,116 | — | 10.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,447 | 52.1% | 5.3 pts (557 votes) | 10,456 | -5.0 pts | 5.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,806 | 58.1% | 18.3 pts (1,832 votes) | 9,986 | +13.3 pts | 4.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,542 | 53.9% | 8.7 pts (898 votes) | 10,287 | -9.9 pts | 1.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,983 | 58.9% | 21.8 pts (2,213 votes) | 10,164 | -31.5 pts | 21.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,362 | 62.3% | 25.7 pts (3,033 votes) | 11,818 | -3.3 pts | 26.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,763 | 60.3% | 25.8 pts (3,320 votes) | 12,882 | -1.3 pts | 26.3 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 | 20,047 | 45.5% of population |
| 2004 | 20,774 | 50.3% of population |
| 2008 | 21,101 | 47.3% of population |
| 2012 | 20,417 | 50.4% of population |
| 2016 | 19,982 | 50.9% of population |
| 2020 | 20,682 | 57.1% of population |
| 2024 | 21,352 | 60.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Adams shifted 37.6 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
Adams has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Adams voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Adams has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Adams?
Adams's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 5.4 points (557 votes) out of 10,456 total votes cast.
Has Adams ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Adams changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Adams?
The widest margin on record for Adams was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 27.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Adams relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,882 votes were recorded in Adams against a total population of 21,352 (60.3% 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 Adams a presidential bellwether county?
Adams has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).