National media members are wondering the same thing you are: how will Door County vote for President of the United States this November?

The county has one of the most unique streaks in the nation, picking the U.S. Presidential choice correctly since 2000. That covers six elections, four presidents, and two political parties. The county has also bounced between parties for other offices over the years, such as Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator. CNN, NBC, and the Washington Post have all visited the county to learn why Door County is one of nine counties in the country with such a streak of voting for the eventual Presidential winner.

The premise is not a complete shock to former Rep. Reid Ribble, the Sherwood, Wis. Republican who represented Door County and the Eighth Congressional District from 2010 to 2016. He believes Door County is a perfect melting pot of reliable red rural voters that encompass much of the district, along with a mixture of blue voters from city centers like Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis who move to the area for retirement to make the area a perfect shade of purple.

Ribble says it is surprising that the county has swung with the Presidential pendulum for all of these years, especially after electing George W. Bush and Barack Obama for two terms. The only thing that could be more rare? One voter that has ridden the pendulum along with the county, though Ribble believes it could be possible.

Ultimately, we will learn if the streak continues when voters head to the polls on November 5th. If you or someone you know in Door County has voted for the presidential winner of every election since 2000, please reach out to us at 920-746-9758 or news@doorcountydailynews.com.