In 2016 , President Donald Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton by 18 points or a margin of about 59 - 41 percent .
The Democratic Party picked up narrow victories in the elections of 2004 , 2008 , and 2012 .
In 2016 , President Donald Trump defeated Democratic Party Hillary Clinton by 18 points or a margin of about 59 - 41 percent .
The Democratic Party picked up narrow victories in the elections of 2004 , 2008 , and 2012 .