Richland, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Richland, 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 12.4 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 | 3,994 | 48.2% | 1.9 pts (157 votes) | 8,293 | — | 2.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,836 | 51.3% | 3.6 pts (335 votes) | 9,420 | -1.6 pts | 4.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,041 | 59.7% | 20.6 pts (1,743 votes) | 8,450 | +24.5 pts | 6.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,969 | 57.4% | 16.1 pts (1,396 votes) | 8,655 | -4.6 pts | 9.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,023 | 49.9% | 5.5 pts (446 votes) | 8,055 | -22.2 pts | 5.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,871 | 54.0% | 9.7 pts (876 votes) | 9,014 | -4.0 pts | 10.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,207 | 55.9% | 13.1 pts (1,222 votes) | 9,323 | -3.4 pts | 12.4 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 | 17,979 | 46.1% of population |
| 2004 | 18,322 | 51.4% of population |
| 2008 | 18,205 | 46.4% of population |
| 2012 | 17,816 | 48.6% of population |
| 2016 | 17,556 | 45.9% of population |
| 2020 | 17,283 | 52.2% of population |
| 2024 | 17,123 | 54.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Richland shifted 11.3 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
Richland 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 Richland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Richland 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 Richland?
Richland's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.0 points (157 votes) out of 8,293 total votes cast.
Has Richland ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Richland 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 Richland?
The widest margin on record for Richland was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 20.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Richland relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,323 votes were recorded in Richland against a total population of 17,123 (54.4% 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 Richland a presidential bellwether county?
Richland 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%).