St. Croix, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
St. Croix, Wisconsin has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 18.8 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 | 15,240 | 50.9% | 7.2 pts (2,163 votes) | 29,954 | — | 7.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 22,679 | 54.2% | 9.3 pts (3,895 votes) | 41,835 | -1.8 pts | 9.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 22,837 | 51.0% | 3.7 pts (1,660 votes) | 44,821 | +5.6 pts | 17.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 25,503 | 55.2% | 12.1 pts (5,593 votes) | 46,225 | -8.5 pts | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 26,220 | 55.2% | 18.4 pts (8,734 votes) | 47,508 | -7.7 pts | 19.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 32,199 | 56.8% | 15.9 pts (9,009 votes) | 56,707 | +3.7 pts | 16.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 35,537 | 58.6% | 19.2 pts (11,667 votes) | 60,642 | -3.4 pts | 18.8 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 | 63,639 | 47.1% of population |
| 2004 | 73,988 | 56.5% of population |
| 2008 | 83,192 | 53.9% of population |
| 2012 | 85,035 | 54.4% of population |
| 2016 | 87,598 | 54.2% of population |
| 2020 | 93,893 | 60.4% of population |
| 2024 | 97,954 | 61.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Croix shifted 12.0 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
St. Croix has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has St. Croix voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Croix has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in St. Croix?
St. Croix's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 3.8 points (1,660 votes) out of 44,821 total votes cast.
Has St. Croix ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- St. Croix has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Croix?
The widest margin on record for St. Croix was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 20.0 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Croix relative to its population?
In 2024, 60,642 votes were recorded in St. Croix against a total population of 97,954 (61.9% 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 St. Croix a presidential bellwether county?
St. Croix has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wisconsin's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).