County record · fips 54007 · West Virginia
BraxtonWV
Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+52.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
33–7
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
20/40
50% of its elections
Closest election
1920
R+0.1
this countyWest Virginianational (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
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1872 | +87.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +59.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1916 | -51.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1976 | +41.9 pts | Democrats |
| 2000 | -31.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,208
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$50,331
2024 dollars
Non-white
14%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
25%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Calhoun, WV · Clay, WV · Gilmer, WV · Lewis, WV · Nicholas, WV · Webster, WV