Edwards, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Edwards, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 83.0 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 | 2,212 | 67.9% | 37.9 pts (1,234 votes) | 3,260 | — | 51.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,412 | 71.7% | 44.1 pts (1,482 votes) | 3,364 | -5.7 pts | 54.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 2,137 | 63.8% | 29.8 pts (997 votes) | 3,350 | +13.9 pts | 55.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 2,405 | 74.5% | 51.1 pts (1,651 votes) | 3,228 | -21.8 pts | 69.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,778 | 83.0% | 70.0 pts (2,344 votes) | 3,347 | -20.7 pts | 91.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,833 | 84.2% | 69.7 pts (2,345 votes) | 3,366 | +2.4 pts | 87.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 2,794 | 84.9% | 71.1 pts (2,337 votes) | 3,289 | -1.3 pts | 83.0 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 | 6,963 | 46.8% of population |
| 2004 | 6,825 | 49.3% of population |
| 2008 | 6,710 | 49.9% of population |
| 2012 | 6,721 | 48.0% of population |
| 2016 | 6,536 | 51.2% of population |
| 2020 | 6,209 | 54.2% of population |
| 2024 | 5,984 | 55.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Edwards 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
Edwards 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 Edwards voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Edwards 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 Edwards?
Edwards's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 30.4 points (997 votes) out of 3,350 total votes cast.
Has Edwards ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Edwards has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Edwards?
The widest margin on record for Edwards was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 73.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Edwards relative to its population?
In 2024, 3,289 votes were recorded in Edwards against a total population of 5,984 (55.0% 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 Edwards a presidential bellwether county?
Edwards 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%).