Albany, Wyoming — Presidential Election Results
Albany, Wyoming has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2024. In 2024, it was 43.7 pts more Dem. than Wyoming overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,814 | 55.2% | 19.4 pts (2,745 votes) | 14,151 | — | 20.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,006 | 54.2% | 11.4 pts (1,889 votes) | 16,624 | +9.6 pts | 28.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,644 | 50.3% | 4.1 pts (708 votes) | 17,201 | +16.0 pts | 37.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,866 | 48.3% | 2.5 pts (408 votes) | 16,300 | -6.9 pts | 39.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,602 | 44.6% | 4.2 pts (712 votes) | 17,060 | -2.3 pts | 46.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 9,092 | 48.5% | 2.7 pts (513 votes) | 18,744 | +7.8 pts | 47.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,930 | 50.0% | 3.1 pts (559 votes) | 17,877 | -6.1 pts | 43.7 pts more Dem. |
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 | 31,966 | 44.3% of population |
| 2004 | 33,580 | 49.5% of population |
| 2008 | 34,643 | 49.7% of population |
| 2012 | 37,359 | 43.6% of population |
| 2016 | 37,923 | 45.0% of population |
| 2020 | 37,115 | 50.5% of population |
| 2024 | 39,288 | 45.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Albany shifted 18.1 points toward the Democratic 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
Albany has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Wyoming's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Albany voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Albany 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 Albany?
Albany's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 2.7 points (408 votes) out of 16,300 total votes cast.
Has Albany ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Albany changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, 2020, 2024, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Albany?
The widest margin on record for Albany was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 21.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Albany relative to its population?
In 2024, 17,877 votes were recorded in Albany against a total population of 39,288 (45.5% 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 Albany a presidential bellwether county?
Albany has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Wyoming's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).