County record · fips 54041 · West Virginia
LewisWV
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+60.4
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1936
D+0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +50.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1964 | +44.7 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +40.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1968 | -39.5 pts | Republicans |
| 1972 | -35.5 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,740
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$56,477
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
74%
Age 65+
21%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Braxton, WV · Doddridge, WV · Gilmer, WV · Harrison, WV · Upshur, WV · Webster, WV