Crawford, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Crawford, 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 13.1 pts more Rep. than Wisconsin overall.
Jump to year: 2000 · 2004 · 2008 · 2012 · 2016 · 2020 · 2024
Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,005 | 54.2% | 13.3 pts (981 votes) | 7,394 | — | 13.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 4,656 | 55.0% | 11.5 pts (976 votes) | 8,459 | -2.2 pts | 11.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,987 | 62.5% | 27.0 pts (2,157 votes) | 7,981 | +15.9 pts | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,629 | 59.2% | 20.0 pts (1,562 votes) | 7,817 | -7.3 pts | 13.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,844 | 49.6% | 5.4 pts (419 votes) | 7,744 | -26.1 pts | 5.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,620 | 53.1% | 7.7 pts (667 votes) | 8,695 | -2.0 pts | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,113 | 56.2% | 13.8 pts (1,253 votes) | 9,105 | -6.2 pts | 13.1 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 | 17,238 | 42.9% of population |
| 2004 | 17,007 | 49.7% of population |
| 2008 | 16,808 | 47.5% of population |
| 2012 | 16,517 | 47.3% of population |
| 2016 | 16,250 | 47.7% of population |
| 2020 | 16,084 | 54.1% of population |
| 2024 | 16,008 | 56.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Crawford shifted 27.9 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
Crawford 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.
Related Pages
Other Wisconsin Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Crawford voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Crawford 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 Crawford?
Crawford's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 5.8 points (419 votes) out of 7,744 total votes cast.
Has Crawford ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Crawford 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 Crawford?
The widest margin on record for Crawford was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 27.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Crawford relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,105 votes were recorded in Crawford against a total population of 16,008 (56.9% 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 Crawford a presidential bellwether county?
Crawford 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%).