Manitowoc, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Manitowoc, Wisconsin has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 22.8 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,358 | 49.9% | 4.4 pts (1,691 votes) | 38,824 | — | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 23,027 | 52.1% | 5.4 pts (2,375 votes) | 44,160 | -0.9 pts | 5.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 22,428 | 52.9% | 7.5 pts (3,194 votes) | 42,414 | +13.1 pts | 6.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 21,604 | 50.7% | 2.8 pts (1,201 votes) | 42,617 | -10.5 pts | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 23,193 | 57.5% | 21.5 pts (8,687 votes) | 40,346 | -20.2 pts | 22.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 27,218 | 60.7% | 23.2 pts (10,400 votes) | 44,829 | -0.6 pts | 24.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 28,200 | 60.9% | 23.3 pts (10,801 votes) | 46,316 | -0.1 pts | 22.8 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 | 82,936 | 46.8% of population |
| 2004 | 81,846 | 54.0% of population |
| 2008 | 81,698 | 51.9% of population |
| 2012 | 80,726 | 52.8% of population |
| 2016 | 79,348 | 50.8% of population |
| 2020 | 81,412 | 55.1% of population |
| 2024 | 81,513 | 56.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Manitowoc shifted 19.1 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
Manitowoc has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Manitowoc voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Manitowoc has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 2.9 points (1,201 votes) out of 42,617 total votes cast.
Has Manitowoc ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Manitowoc changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Manitowoc?
The widest margin on record for Manitowoc was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 23.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Manitowoc relative to its population?
In 2024, 46,316 votes were recorded in Manitowoc against a total population of 81,513 (56.8% 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 Manitowoc a presidential bellwether county?
Manitowoc has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).