Monongalia County, West Virginia: null
West Virginia · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+4.4
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
Classification
106K
Population
Monongalia County, West Virginia voted R+4.4 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 21,084 votes (50.86%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.3
Elasticity
Highly elastic
Trend
-0.7/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+4.4
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population105,822
Median Age
32.2(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
74.0%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$60,893(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
86.2%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
3.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.9%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
3.4%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
57.6%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
20.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
5.5%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.5%(19,265) | 50.9%(21,084) | R+4.4 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 48.2%(20,282) | 49.4%(20,803) | R+1.2 | +8.9 |
| 2016 | 40.0%(14,699) | 50.1%(18,432) | R+10.2 | -0.6 |
| 2012 | 43.8%(13,826) | 53.3%(16,831) | R+9.5 | -13.4 |
| 2008 | 51.1%(17,060) | 47.3%(15,775) | D+3.9 | +7.8 |
| 2004 | 47.5%(16,313) | 51.5%(17,670) | R+4.0 | -0.3 |
| 2000 | 46.0%(12,603) | 49.7%(13,595) | R+3.6 | -15.6 |
| 1996 | 50.0%(13,406) | 38.0%(10,189) | D+12.0 | -3.1 |
| 1992 | 49.4%(14,142) | 34.4%(9,831) | D+15.1 | +7.1 |
| 1988 | 53.8%(14,178) | 45.9%(12,091) | D+7.9 | +14.1 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.6%(18,272) | 51.0%(20,874) | R+6.4 | +4.0 |
| 2020 | 43.1%(17,863) | 53.4%(22,140) | R+10.3 | -33.2 |
| 2018 | 58.2%(18,010) | 35.3%(10,918) | D+22.9 | +35.6 |
| 2014 | 41.6%(8,063) | 54.3%(10,515) | R+12.7 | -20.2 |
| 2012 | 51.5%(15,896) | 43.9%(13,563) | D+7.5 | -0.8 |
| 2010 | 52.4%(12,817) | 44.0%(10,765) | D+8.4 | -28.5 |
| 2008 | 68.4%(22,308) | 31.6%(10,292) | D+36.9 | +2.1 |
| 2006 | 66.4%(14,078) | 31.7%(6,715) | D+34.7 | +5.7 |
| 2002 | 64.5%(10,937) | 35.5%(6,024) | D+29.0 | -34.8 |
| 2000 | 80.1%(21,321) | 16.4%(4,360) | D+63.7 | +11.1 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.8%(18,949) | 47.5%(19,233) | R+0.7 | +0.3 |
| 2020 | 47.1%(19,460) | 48.1%(19,854) | R+0.9 | -5.6 |
| 2016 | 44.3%(16,016) | 39.7%(14,343) | D+4.6 | +7.4 |
| 2012 | 45.7%(14,160) | 48.5%(15,034) | R+2.8 | +14.0 |
| 2011 | 38.6%(5,580) | 55.4%(8,011) | R+16.8 | -49.3 |
| 2008 | 60.6%(19,546) | 28.1%(9,064) | D+32.5 | +4.8 |
| 2004 | 61.1%(20,512) | 33.4%(11,220) | D+27.7 | +26.2 |
| 2000 | 48.1%(13,089) | 46.6%(12,673) | D+1.5 | +8.0 |
| 1996 | 45.4%(12,089) | 51.8%(13,808) | R+6.5 | -38.1 |
| 1992 | 62.2%(17,365) | 30.6%(8,535) | D+31.6 | -5.0 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(63.6%) | Bernie Sanders(17.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(57.6%) | Hillary Clinton(35.3%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(69.3%) | John Kasich(10.9%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(68.2%) | Other(31.8%) | — |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(55.2%) | Barack Obama(38.4%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee