Taylor, Wisconsin — Presidential Election Results
Taylor, Wisconsin has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 47.9 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 | 5,278 | 58.7% | 22.5 pts (2,024 votes) | 8,992 | — | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,582 | 58.5% | 18.4 pts (1,753 votes) | 9,543 | +5.1 pts | 19.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,586 | 49.1% | 0.2 pts (23 votes) | 9,346 | +18.4 pts | 14.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,601 | 58.9% | 19.3 pts (1,838 votes) | 9,512 | -19.4 pts | 26.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,589 | 69.5% | 44.2 pts (4,191 votes) | 9,484 | -27.0 pts | 45.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,657 | 71.7% | 46.5 pts (4,964 votes) | 10,686 | -1.3 pts | 48.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,209 | 73.4% | 48.1 pts (5,386 votes) | 11,186 | -0.9 pts | 47.9 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 | 19,752 | 45.5% of population |
| 2004 | 20,186 | 47.3% of population |
| 2008 | 20,577 | 45.4% of population |
| 2012 | 20,371 | 46.7% of population |
| 2016 | 20,290 | 46.7% of population |
| 2020 | 19,938 | 53.6% of population |
| 2024 | 20,167 | 55.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Taylor shifted 25.1 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
Taylor 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 Taylor voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Taylor 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 Taylor?
Taylor's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 0.3 points (23 votes) out of 9,346 total votes cast.
Has Taylor ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Taylor has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Taylor?
The widest margin on record for Taylor was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 48.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Taylor relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,186 votes were recorded in Taylor against a total population of 20,167 (55.5% 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 Taylor a presidential bellwether county?
Taylor 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%).