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County record · fips 54017 · West Virginia

DoddridgeWV

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+74.3
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
1964
D+0.2
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
ElectionSwingToward
1912+44.7 ptsDemocrats
1916-42.3 ptsRepublicans
1964+39.2 ptsDemocrats
1968-37.8 ptsRepublicans
1976+37.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
7,711
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$57,401
2024 dollars
Non-white
8%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
22%

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

Neighbouring counties

Gilmer, WV · Harrison, WV · Lewis, WV · Ritchie, WV · Tyler, WV · Wetzel, WV