Clinton, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Clinton, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 64.0 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 8,588 | 55.7% | 13.9 pts (2,152 votes) | 15,427 | — | 26.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,219 | 59.7% | 20.0 pts (3,422 votes) | 17,131 | -5.8 pts | 30.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,357 | 54.0% | 9.8 pts (1,700 votes) | 17,314 | +10.1 pts | 35.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,524 | 64.0% | 30.0 pts (4,928 votes) | 16,450 | -20.6 pts | 47.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 12,412 | 71.3% | 48.6 pts (8,467 votes) | 17,419 | -21.2 pts | 69.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,304 | 74.6% | 51.2 pts (9,811 votes) | 19,170 | -0.4 pts | 69.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,407 | 74.9% | 51.8 pts (9,960 votes) | 19,230 | -0.6 pts | 64.0 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 | 35,565 | 43.4% of population |
| 2004 | 36,495 | 46.9% of population |
| 2008 | 37,472 | 46.2% of population |
| 2012 | 37,918 | 43.4% of population |
| 2016 | 37,599 | 46.3% of population |
| 2020 | 36,913 | 51.9% of population |
| 2024 | 37,087 | 51.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Clinton shifted 38.5 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
Clinton has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Clinton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Clinton has voted Democratic in 0 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 7 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Clinton?
Clinton's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 10.0 points (1,700 votes) out of 17,314 total votes cast.
Has Clinton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Clinton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Clinton?
The widest margin on record for Clinton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Clinton relative to its population?
In 2024, 19,230 votes were recorded in Clinton against a total population of 37,087 (51.9% 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 Clinton a presidential bellwether county?
Clinton has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 0 of 7 (0%).