Kenosha, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Kenosha, 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 5.5 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 | 32,429 | 50.9% | 5.6 pts (3,538 votes) | 63,709 | — | 5.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 40,107 | 52.5% | 5.9 pts (4,520 votes) | 76,428 | +0.2 pts | 5.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 45,836 | 58.2% | 18.1 pts (14,227 votes) | 78,789 | +12.4 pts | 4.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 44,867 | 55.5% | 12.2 pts (9,890 votes) | 80,897 | -6.0 pts | 5.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 36,025 | 46.7% | 0.3 pts (254 votes) | 77,076 | -12.7 pts | 0.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 44,972 | 50.7% | 3.1 pts (2,779 votes) | 88,738 | -2.8 pts | 3.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 47,478 | 52.4% | 6.2 pts (5,652 votes) | 90,680 | -3.1 pts | 5.5 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 | 150,060 | 42.5% of population |
| 2004 | 157,968 | 48.4% of population |
| 2008 | 164,636 | 47.9% of population |
| 2012 | 167,216 | 48.4% of population |
| 2016 | 167,867 | 45.9% of population |
| 2020 | 169,202 | 52.4% of population |
| 2024 | 168,754 | 53.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kenosha shifted 12.1 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
Kenosha 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 Kenosha voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kenosha 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 Kenosha?
Kenosha's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 0.4 points (254 votes) out of 77,076 total votes cast.
Has Kenosha ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Kenosha 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 Kenosha?
The widest margin on record for Kenosha was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 18.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Kenosha relative to its population?
In 2024, 90,680 votes were recorded in Kenosha against a total population of 168,754 (53.7% 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 Kenosha a presidential bellwether county?
Kenosha 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%).