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County record · fips 54069 · West Virginia

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Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the West Virginia and national vote
2024 result
R+26.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
16–24
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
31/40
78% of its elections
Closest election
1988
R+1.1
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
ElectionSwingToward
1972-34.4 ptsRepublicans
1932+29.0 ptsDemocrats
1960+28.3 ptsDemocrats
1916-28.2 ptsRepublicans
1964+24.7 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
41,582
College (BA+)
34%
Median income
$57,094
2024 dollars
Non-white
10%
Rural
33%
Age 65+
23%

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

Neighbouring counties

Belmont, OH · Jefferson, OH · Washington, PA · Brooke, WV · Marshall, WV