Marquette, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Marquette, Wisconsin has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 29.1 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 | 3,522 | 49.0% | 1.2 pts (85 votes) | 7,194 | — | 1.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,604 | 54.3% | 9.7 pts (819 votes) | 8,477 | -8.5 pts | 10.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,068 | 51.8% | 5.3 pts (414 votes) | 7,846 | +15.1 pts | 8.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,014 | 49.5% | 0.3 pts (22 votes) | 8,105 | -5.1 pts | 6.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,714 | 59.7% | 24.1 pts (1,905 votes) | 7,893 | -25.6 pts | 24.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,719 | 63.1% | 27.4 pts (2,480 votes) | 9,065 | -2.4 pts | 28.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,041 | 64.1% | 29.6 pts (2,789 votes) | 9,427 | -2.3 pts | 29.1 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 | 14,602 | 49.3% of population |
| 2004 | 15,157 | 55.9% of population |
| 2008 | 15,485 | 50.7% of population |
| 2012 | 15,241 | 53.2% of population |
| 2016 | 15,130 | 52.2% of population |
| 2020 | 15,580 | 58.2% of population |
| 2024 | 15,743 | 59.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marquette shifted 28.8 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
Marquette has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Marquette voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marquette has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Marquette?
Marquette's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.3 points (22 votes) out of 8,105 total votes cast.
Has Marquette ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Marquette changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marquette?
The widest margin on record for Marquette was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 30.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Marquette relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,427 votes were recorded in Marquette against a total population of 15,743 (59.9% 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 Marquette a presidential bellwether county?
Marquette has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).