Eau Claire, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Eau Claire, Wisconsin has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 11.6 pts more Dem. 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 | 24,078 | 50.3% | 6.6 pts (3,157 votes) | 47,875 | — | 6.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 30,068 | 54.2% | 9.8 pts (5,415 votes) | 55,437 | +2.9 pts | 9.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 33,146 | 60.3% | 22.2 pts (12,187 votes) | 55,010 | +12.6 pts | 8.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 30,666 | 56.0% | 13.5 pts (7,410 votes) | 54,806 | -8.8 pts | 6.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 27,294 | 49.7% | 7.3 pts (3,983 votes) | 54,885 | -5.9 pts | 8.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 31,620 | 54.3% | 10.8 pts (6,279 votes) | 58,275 | +3.2 pts | 10.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 34,400 | 54.5% | 10.6 pts (6,672 votes) | 63,177 | -0.3 pts | 11.6 pts more Dem. |
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 | 93,310 | 51.3% of population |
| 2004 | 94,618 | 58.6% of population |
| 2008 | 97,176 | 56.6% of population |
| 2012 | 100,839 | 54.4% of population |
| 2016 | 102,907 | 53.3% of population |
| 2020 | 105,877 | 55.0% of population |
| 2024 | 108,830 | 58.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Eau Claire shifted 3.7 points toward the Democratic 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
Eau Claire has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Eau Claire voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Eau Claire has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 7.0 points (3,157 votes) out of 47,875 total votes cast.
Has Eau Claire ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Eau Claire has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Eau Claire?
The widest margin on record for Eau Claire was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 22.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Eau Claire relative to its population?
In 2024, 63,177 votes were recorded in Eau Claire against a total population of 108,830 (58.1% 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 Eau Claire a presidential bellwether county?
Eau Claire has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).