Marathon, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Marathon, 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 18.0 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 | 28,883 | 49.5% | 4.0 pts (2,337 votes) | 58,374 | — | 4.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 36,394 | 53.5% | 8.1 pts (5,495 votes) | 68,059 | -3.9 pts | 8.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 36,367 | 53.5% | 8.9 pts (6,022 votes) | 67,940 | +17.2 pts | 5.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 36,617 | 52.4% | 6.1 pts (4,254 votes) | 69,862 | -15.2 pts | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 39,013 | 56.1% | 18.0 pts (12,536 votes) | 69,515 | -13.0 pts | 18.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 44,624 | 58.1% | 18.0 pts (13,816 votes) | 76,751 | +0.8 pts | 19.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 46,213 | 58.6% | 18.6 pts (14,684 votes) | 78,826 | -0.6 pts | 18.0 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 | 125,995 | 46.3% of population |
| 2004 | 127,855 | 53.2% of population |
| 2008 | 133,036 | 51.1% of population |
| 2012 | 134,368 | 52.0% of population |
| 2016 | 135,101 | 51.5% of population |
| 2020 | 138,114 | 55.6% of population |
| 2024 | 139,091 | 56.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marathon shifted 14.7 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
Marathon 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 Marathon voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marathon 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 Marathon?
Marathon's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.2 points (2,337 votes) out of 58,374 total votes cast.
Has Marathon ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Marathon 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 Marathon?
The widest margin on record for Marathon was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 19.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Marathon relative to its population?
In 2024, 78,826 votes were recorded in Marathon against a total population of 139,091 (56.7% 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 Marathon a presidential bellwether county?
Marathon 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%).