Shawano, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Shawano, 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 35.8 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,548 | 54.2% | 12.6 pts (2,213 votes) | 17,603 | — | 13.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,150 | 57.9% | 16.6 pts (3,493 votes) | 20,999 | -3.7 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 10,259 | 51.1% | 3.6 pts (721 votes) | 20,089 | +20.4 pts | 10.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 11,022 | 54.4% | 10.0 pts (2,022 votes) | 20,279 | -13.7 pts | 17.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,742 | 64.5% | 33.9 pts (6,686 votes) | 19,751 | -25.5 pts | 34.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,173 | 67.1% | 35.6 pts (8,042 votes) | 22,615 | -0.5 pts | 36.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,850 | 67.4% | 36.2 pts (8,514 votes) | 23,500 | -0.7 pts | 35.8 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 | 40,801 | 43.1% of population |
| 2004 | 41,273 | 50.9% of population |
| 2008 | 41,894 | 48.0% of population |
| 2012 | 41,509 | 48.9% of population |
| 2016 | 40,952 | 48.2% of population |
| 2020 | 40,869 | 55.3% of population |
| 2024 | 41,299 | 56.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Shawano shifted 23.6 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
Shawano 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.
Related Pages
Other Wisconsin Counties
Frequently Asked Questions
How has Shawano voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Shawano 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 Shawano?
Shawano's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 3.6 points (721 votes) out of 20,089 total votes cast.
Has Shawano ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Shawano 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 Shawano?
The widest margin on record for Shawano was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 36.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Shawano relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,500 votes were recorded in Shawano against a total population of 41,299 (56.9% 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 Shawano a presidential bellwether county?
Shawano 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%).