President-elect Donald Trump made history in Pennsylvania by winning Bucks County, marking the first time since 1988 that the county supported a Republican presidential candidate. The Bucks County Republican Party celebrated this achievement on X, saying, “It’s official! The final numbers are in. Donald Trump has won #BucksCounty! This is the first time since 1988 that Bucks County has voted for a Republican for President! We’re incredibly proud of our committee members, volunteers, and grassroots groups who all came together to make this historic victory possible!”
A major contributor to this success was Republican activist Scott Presler, who spent nearly the entire election season working in Bucks County. His relentless efforts played a key role in securing the win.
“BREAKING: Final results show Donald J. Trump won Bucks County, Pennsylvania—the first time a Republican has won there since 1988,” said Eric Daugherty, Assistant Director of Florida Voice News. He added, “Late votes brought Kamala Harris close to flipping the county, but she ultimately did NOT.”
Trump’s victory in Bucks County came by a narrow margin of just 0.07 percentage points, or 291 votes. Trump received 198,722 votes (49.39%) compared to Harris’s 198,431 votes (49.32%). This surprising shift from blue to red in a traditionally Democratic county marks a significant victory for Trump and a pivotal moment in the election.
The last time Bucks County voted for a Republican presidential candidate was in 1988 when former President George H.W. Bush won the county. This year’s win reflects the strength of Trump’s campaign and the dedication of individuals like Presler, who worked tirelessly to flip the county red.
As for Vice President Kamala Harris’s loss, some of her surrogates have suggested that President Joe Biden’s late exit from the race played a role, but many former campaign staffers dismiss this idea as “detached from reality.” Instead, they attribute her defeat to her failure to appear authentic and connect with a broad range of voters.
Though the race in Bucks County was incredibly close, with Harris gaining ground through late votes, Trump ultimately maintained his lead. This narrow victory is part of a broader trend shaping the 2020 presidential election. Trump’s historic win in this key county, the first in three decades, highlights his appeal and the power of grassroots campaigning.