Sauk, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Sauk, Wisconsin has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 0.8 pts more Rep. than Wisconsin overall.
Jump to year: 2000 · 2004 · 2008 · 2012 · 2016 · 2020 · 2024
Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 13,035 | 50.8% | 5.6 pts (1,449 votes) | 25,653 | — | 5.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 15,708 | 51.6% | 4.3 pts (1,293 votes) | 30,417 | -1.6 pts | 3.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 18,617 | 60.8% | 23.0 pts (7,055 votes) | 30,626 | +19.1 pts | 9.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 18,736 | 58.7% | 18.5 pts (5,898 votes) | 31,927 | -4.7 pts | 11.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,791 | 47.2% | 0.3 pts (99 votes) | 31,318 | -19.0 pts | 0.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 18,108 | 50.0% | 1.7 pts (615 votes) | 36,203 | +2.1 pts | 1.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 18,798 | 50.0% | 1.7 pts (626 votes) | 37,584 | -3.4 pts | 0.8 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 | 55,348 | 46.3% of population |
| 2004 | 58,020 | 52.4% of population |
| 2008 | 61,231 | 50.0% of population |
| 2012 | 62,369 | 51.2% of population |
| 2016 | 63,614 | 49.2% of population |
| 2020 | 65,793 | 55.0% of population |
| 2024 | 66,486 | 56.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Sauk shifted 7.6 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
Sauk has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
Related Pages
Other Wisconsin Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Sauk voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Sauk has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Sauk?
Sauk's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 0.3 points (99 votes) out of 31,318 total votes cast.
Has Sauk ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Sauk changed which party won the county in: 2016, 2020, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Sauk?
The widest margin on record for Sauk was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 23.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Sauk relative to its population?
In 2024, 37,584 votes were recorded in Sauk against a total population of 66,486 (56.5% 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 Sauk a presidential bellwether county?
Sauk has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).