Alexander, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Alexander, Illinois has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 30.6 pts more Rep. than Illinois overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 2,357 | 58.6% | 19.1 pts (769 votes) | 4,022 | — | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 2,016 | 52.1% | 4.8 pts (185 votes) | 3,873 | -14.7 pts | 5.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 2,189 | 55.6% | 12.6 pts (497 votes) | 3,937 | +8.0 pts | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,965 | 56.1% | 13.7 pts (478 votes) | 3,501 | +1.0 pts | 3.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,496 | 52.6% | 8.2 pts (234 votes) | 2,846 | -22.3 pts | 26.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,486 | 56.8% | 14.2 pts (372 votes) | 2,618 | -5.8 pts | 31.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,341 | 59.0% | 19.2 pts (437 votes) | 2,271 | -5.2 pts | 30.6 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9,684 | 41.5% of population |
| 2004 | 9,186 | 42.2% of population |
| 2008 | 8,461 | 46.5% of population |
| 2012 | 7,717 | 45.4% of population |
| 2016 | 6,459 | 44.1% of population |
| 2020 | 5,172 | 50.6% of population |
| 2024 | 4,594 | 49.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Alexander shifted 39.0 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Alexander has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Alexander voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Alexander has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Alexander?
Alexander's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 4.8 points (185 votes) out of 3,873 total votes cast.
Has Alexander ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Alexander changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Alexander?
The widest margin on record for Alexander was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 19.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Alexander relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,271 votes were recorded in Alexander against a total population of 4,594 (49.4% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Alexander a presidential bellwether county?
Alexander has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).