Iowa, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Iowa, Wisconsin has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 8.7 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 | 5,842 | 55.4% | 15.4 pts (1,621 votes) | 10,541 | — | 15.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 7,122 | 56.8% | 14.1 pts (1,774 votes) | 12,542 | -1.9 pts | 13.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,987 | 66.7% | 34.7 pts (4,158 votes) | 11,969 | +21.0 pts | 21.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,105 | 64.7% | 30.5 pts (3,818 votes) | 12,534 | -4.4 pts | 23.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 6,669 | 54.4% | 15.2 pts (1,860 votes) | 12,260 | -14.6 pts | 17.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 7,828 | 55.9% | 13.7 pts (1,919 votes) | 13,992 | -2.2 pts | 13.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 7,750 | 52.8% | 7.6 pts (1,119 votes) | 14,677 | -6.2 pts | 8.7 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 | 22,806 | 46.2% of population |
| 2004 | 23,187 | 54.1% of population |
| 2008 | 23,701 | 50.5% of population |
| 2012 | 23,578 | 53.2% of population |
| 2016 | 23,430 | 52.3% of population |
| 2020 | 23,718 | 59.0% of population |
| 2024 | 23,963 | 61.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Iowa shifted 8.3 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
Iowa 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 Iowa voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Iowa 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 Iowa?
Iowa's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 7.8 points (1,119 votes) out of 14,677 total votes cast.
Has Iowa ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Iowa has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Iowa?
The widest margin on record for Iowa was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 35.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Iowa relative to its population?
In 2024, 14,677 votes were recorded in Iowa against a total population of 23,963 (61.2% 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 Iowa a presidential bellwether county?
Iowa 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%).