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County record · fips 29229 · Missouri

WrightMO

Republican ×23 since 1936all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Missouri and national vote
2024 result
R+76.3
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1896
D+0.6
this countyMissourinational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1932+51.3 ptsDemocrats
1872+43.1 ptsDemocrats
1968-43.0 ptsRepublicans
1964+42.7 ptsDemocrats
1976+42.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
18,965
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$47,909
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
78%
Age 65+
20%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Douglas, MO · Laclede, MO · Texas, MO · Webster, MO