Kanawha County, West Virginia: null
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+17.4
2024 Margin
R+2.8%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2004
Voting Streak
Classification
181K
Population
Kanawha County, West Virginia voted R+17.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 43,352 votes (57.62%). This represented a R+2.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.0
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
-1.1/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+17.4
2020→2024 SwingR+2.8%
Voting StreakR since 2004
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population180,745
Median Age
43.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
41.4%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$55,226(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.5%(US: 18.6%)
Black
7.5%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
1.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
70.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.0%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.2%(30,231) | 57.6%(43,352) | R+17.4 | -2.8 |
| 2020 | 41.8%(34,344) | 56.4%(46,398) | R+14.7 | +5.6 |
| 2016 | 36.8%(28,263) | 57.0%(43,850) | R+20.3 | -8.5 |
| 2012 | 43.1%(32,480) | 54.9%(41,364) | R+11.8 | -11.4 |
| 2008 | 49.2%(40,594) | 49.6%(40,952) | R+0.4 | +1.2 |
| 2004 | 48.9%(43,010) | 50.5%(44,430) | R+1.6 | -3.9 |
| 2000 | 50.3%(38,524) | 48.0%(36,809) | D+2.2 | -12.2 |
| 1996 | 52.8%(40,357) | 38.3%(29,311) | D+14.4 | +5.9 |
| 1992 | 46.9%(38,315) | 38.4%(31,358) | D+8.5 | +4.7 |
| 1988 | 51.7%(41,144) | 48.0%(38,140) | D+3.8 | +19.0 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.6%(29,195) | 57.5%(42,331) | R+17.8 | +9.8 |
| 2020 | 35.2%(28,565) | 62.9%(50,953) | R+27.6 | -53.9 |
| 2018 | 61.6%(39,333) | 35.3%(22,527) | D+26.3 | +44.5 |
| 2014 | 39.5%(21,036) | 57.8%(30,746) | R+18.2 | -47.1 |
| 2012 | 62.3%(46,255) | 33.5%(24,837) | D+28.9 | +15.6 |
| 2010 | 55.0%(33,064) | 41.8%(25,120) | D+13.2 | -20.3 |
| 2008 | 66.8%(54,402) | 33.2%(27,087) | D+33.5 | +1.5 |
| 2006 | 65.0%(34,998) | 32.9%(17,715) | D+32.1 | +1.8 |
| 2002 | 65.1%(37,679) | 34.9%(20,169) | D+30.3 | -23.3 |
| 2000 | 75.7%(51,885) | 22.1%(15,140) | D+53.6 | +1.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.2%(33,906) | 47.6%(34,907) | R+1.4 | +3.9 |
| 2020 | 46.1%(37,101) | 51.3%(41,310) | R+5.2 | -32.6 |
| 2016 | 58.6%(44,756) | 31.2%(23,849) | D+27.4 | +17.7 |
| 2012 | 52.2%(38,785) | 42.5%(31,584) | D+9.7 | +8.1 |
| 2011 | 49.5%(18,376) | 47.9%(17,780) | D+1.6 | -41.0 |
| 2008 | 68.0%(55,129) | 25.4%(20,595) | D+42.6 | +12.8 |
| 2004 | 63.1%(54,620) | 33.3%(28,817) | D+29.8 | +13.2 |
| 2000 | 56.5%(43,312) | 39.9%(30,571) | D+16.6 | +31.4 |
| 1996 | 41.4%(30,795) | 56.1%(41,776) | R+14.8 | -28.1 |
| 1992 | 51.2%(40,285) | 37.8%(29,802) | D+13.3 | -10.6 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(73.1%) | Bernie Sanders(11.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(47.9%) | Hillary Clinton(45.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(74.3%) | John Kasich(10.0%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(71.9%) | Other(28.1%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(61.5%) | Barack Obama(34.3%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee