Marinette, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Marinette, 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 37.6 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 | 10,535 | 52.9% | 9.3 pts (1,859 votes) | 19,921 | — | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,866 | 53.3% | 7.5 pts (1,676 votes) | 22,270 | +2.1 pts | 8.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 11,195 | 52.7% | 6.9 pts (1,469 votes) | 21,255 | +14.6 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,619 | 51.1% | 3.5 pts (737 votes) | 20,777 | -10.6 pts | 10.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,995 | 64.8% | 33.7 pts (6,752 votes) | 20,046 | -31.5 pts | 34.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,304 | 66.6% | 34.5 pts (7,938 votes) | 22,979 | +0.1 pts | 35.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,670 | 68.3% | 37.9 pts (9,255 votes) | 24,415 | -3.4 pts | 37.6 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 | 43,418 | 45.9% of population |
| 2004 | 42,680 | 52.2% of population |
| 2008 | 42,019 | 50.6% of population |
| 2012 | 41,350 | 50.2% of population |
| 2016 | 40,255 | 49.8% of population |
| 2020 | 41,900 | 54.8% of population |
| 2024 | 42,343 | 57.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marinette shifted 28.7 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
Marinette 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 Marinette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marinette 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 Marinette?
Marinette's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 3.6 points (737 votes) out of 20,777 total votes cast.
Has Marinette ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Marinette 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 Marinette?
The widest margin on record for Marinette was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 38.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Marinette relative to its population?
In 2024, 24,415 votes were recorded in Marinette against a total population of 42,343 (57.7% 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 Marinette a presidential bellwether county?
Marinette 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%).