Ford, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Ford, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 60.0 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 | 3,889 | 63.2% | 29.2 pts (1,799 votes) | 6,153 | — | 42.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,511 | 69.6% | 40.1 pts (2,599 votes) | 6,479 | -10.4 pts | 50.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,079 | 63.9% | 29.0 pts (1,852 votes) | 6,386 | +11.1 pts | 54.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,229 | 70.4% | 42.8 pts (2,573 votes) | 6,006 | -14.4 pts | 60.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,480 | 70.0% | 47.9 pts (3,066 votes) | 6,396 | -8.3 pts | 70.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,048 | 72.6% | 47.4 pts (3,294 votes) | 6,953 | +3.6 pts | 65.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,778 | 72.9% | 47.8 pts (3,135 votes) | 6,553 | -0.4 pts | 60.0 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 | 14,195 | 43.3% of population |
| 2004 | 14,135 | 45.8% of population |
| 2008 | 14,095 | 45.3% of population |
| 2012 | 13,879 | 43.3% of population |
| 2016 | 13,352 | 47.9% of population |
| 2020 | 13,511 | 51.5% of population |
| 2024 | 13,451 | 48.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ford shifted 18.7 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
Ford 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 Ford voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ford 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 Ford?
Ford's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 29.4 points (1,852 votes) out of 6,386 total votes cast.
Has Ford ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ford has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ford?
The widest margin on record for Ford was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 52.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Ford relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,553 votes were recorded in Ford against a total population of 13,451 (48.7% 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 Ford a presidential bellwether county?
Ford 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%).