Fulton, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Fulton, Illinois has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 35.5 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 8,940 | 54.9% | 12.3 pts (2,004 votes) | 16,277 | — | 0.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 9,080 | 53.3% | 7.4 pts (1,262 votes) | 17,035 | -5.2 pts | 2.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 9,732 | 59.6% | 21.3 pts (3,481 votes) | 16,323 | +14.3 pts | 3.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 8,328 | 54.2% | 11.0 pts (1,696 votes) | 15,356 | -10.4 pts | 5.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,492 | 53.8% | 14.9 pts (2,359 votes) | 15,797 | -27.5 pts | 34.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,867 | 59.2% | 20.2 pts (3,364 votes) | 16,678 | -4.4 pts | 37.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,827 | 60.9% | 23.8 pts (3,847 votes) | 16,144 | -3.8 pts | 35.5 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 | 38,216 | 42.6% of population |
| 2004 | 37,630 | 45.3% of population |
| 2008 | 37,224 | 43.9% of population |
| 2012 | 36,587 | 42.0% of population |
| 2016 | 35,473 | 44.5% of population |
| 2020 | 33,554 | 49.7% of population |
| 2024 | 32,510 | 49.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Fulton shifted 37.0 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
Fulton has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Fulton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Fulton has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Fulton?
Fulton's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 7.5 points (1,262 votes) out of 17,035 total votes cast.
Has Fulton ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Fulton changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Fulton?
The widest margin on record for Fulton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 24.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Fulton relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,144 votes were recorded in Fulton against a total population of 32,510 (49.7% 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 Fulton a presidential bellwether county?
Fulton has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).