Edgar, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Edgar, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 64.4 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 | 4,833 | 58.7% | 19.6 pts (1,617 votes) | 8,232 | — | 32.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,258 | 62.4% | 25.7 pts (2,165 votes) | 8,429 | -5.8 pts | 36.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,398 | 53.3% | 7.9 pts (655 votes) | 8,255 | +17.9 pts | 33.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,132 | 65.6% | 32.8 pts (2,567 votes) | 7,819 | -25.3 pts | 50.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,645 | 71.7% | 48.9 pts (3,852 votes) | 7,873 | -18.4 pts | 69.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,193 | 75.6% | 52.5 pts (4,306 votes) | 8,196 | -1.5 pts | 70.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,955 | 75.3% | 52.3 pts (4,139 votes) | 7,912 | +0.0 pts | 64.4 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 | 19,582 | 42.0% of population |
| 2004 | 19,041 | 44.3% of population |
| 2008 | 18,768 | 44.0% of population |
| 2012 | 18,158 | 43.1% of population |
| 2016 | 17,519 | 44.9% of population |
| 2020 | 16,808 | 48.8% of population |
| 2024 | 16,398 | 48.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Edgar shifted 33.2 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
Edgar 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 Edgar voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Edgar 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 Edgar?
Edgar's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.0 points (655 votes) out of 8,255 total votes cast.
Has Edgar ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Edgar has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Edgar?
The widest margin on record for Edgar was in 2020, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 53.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Edgar relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,912 votes were recorded in Edgar against a total population of 16,398 (48.2% 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 Edgar a presidential bellwether county?
Edgar 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%).