Laramie, Wyoming — Presidential Election Results
Laramie, Wyoming has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 14.0 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 | 21,797 | 61.7% | 27.3 pts (9,635 votes) | 35,323 | — | 13.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 25,951 | 65.1% | 32.0 pts (12,780 votes) | 39,879 | -4.3 pts | 8.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 24,549 | 58.7% | 20.3 pts (8,477 votes) | 41,806 | +11.8 pts | 12.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 23,904 | 60.5% | 24.3 pts (9,609 votes) | 39,505 | -4.3 pts | 17.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 24,847 | 60.6% | 32.4 pts (13,274 votes) | 40,969 | -11.3 pts | 15.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 27,891 | 61.7% | 28.0 pts (12,674 votes) | 45,237 | +7.0 pts | 15.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 28,063 | 64.7% | 32.1 pts (13,910 votes) | 43,362 | -3.5 pts | 14.0 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 | 81,825 | 43.2% of population |
| 2004 | 85,427 | 46.7% of population |
| 2008 | 89,077 | 46.9% of population |
| 2012 | 94,697 | 41.7% of population |
| 2016 | 97,887 | 41.9% of population |
| 2020 | 100,733 | 44.9% of population |
| 2024 | 101,783 | 42.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Laramie shifted 4.6 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
Laramie has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wyoming's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Laramie voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Laramie 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 Laramie?
Laramie's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 20.9 points (8,477 votes) out of 41,806 total votes cast.
Has Laramie ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Laramie has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Laramie?
The widest margin on record for Laramie was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 36.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Laramie relative to its population?
In 2024, 43,362 votes were recorded in Laramie against a total population of 101,783 (42.6% 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 Laramie a presidential bellwether county?
Laramie has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Wyoming's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).