Douglas, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Douglas, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 58.0 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 | 4,734 | 58.1% | 18.6 pts (1,519 votes) | 8,152 | — | 31.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,702 | 66.8% | 34.4 pts (2,935 votes) | 8,540 | -15.5 pts | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,005 | 59.9% | 21.3 pts (1,777 votes) | 8,356 | +13.1 pts | 47.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,334 | 67.5% | 36.8 pts (2,904 votes) | 7,897 | -15.8 pts | 54.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,698 | 69.8% | 45.9 pts (3,749 votes) | 8,169 | -11.6 pts | 67.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,227 | 71.3% | 44.5 pts (3,892 votes) | 8,738 | +3.6 pts | 62.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,076 | 72.2% | 46.1 pts (3,878 votes) | 8,410 | -1.4 pts | 58.0 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 | 19,964 | 40.8% of population |
| 2004 | 20,100 | 42.5% of population |
| 2008 | 19,970 | 41.8% of population |
| 2012 | 19,888 | 39.7% of population |
| 2016 | 19,727 | 41.4% of population |
| 2020 | 19,780 | 44.2% of population |
| 2024 | 19,824 | 42.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Douglas shifted 27.8 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
Douglas 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 Douglas voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Douglas 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 Douglas?
Douglas's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 19.1 points (1,519 votes) out of 8,152 total votes cast.
Has Douglas ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Douglas has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Douglas?
The widest margin on record for Douglas was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 49.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Douglas relative to its population?
In 2024, 8,410 votes were recorded in Douglas against a total population of 19,824 (42.4% 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 Douglas a presidential bellwether county?
Douglas 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%).