Greene, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Greene, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 70.1 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 | 3,129 | 54.3% | 11.1 pts (639 votes) | 5,767 | — | 23.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,559 | 58.7% | 18.2 pts (1,102 votes) | 6,068 | -6.9 pts | 28.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,053 | 52.6% | 7.5 pts (434 votes) | 5,807 | +10.7 pts | 33.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,451 | 61.4% | 25.4 pts (1,428 votes) | 5,622 | -18.4 pts | 43.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,145 | 74.2% | 52.6 pts (2,940 votes) | 5,585 | -28.9 pts | 73.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,770 | 76.6% | 54.9 pts (3,421 votes) | 6,227 | -1.0 pts | 73.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,719 | 77.9% | 57.8 pts (3,499 votes) | 6,056 | -3.0 pts | 70.1 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 | 14,752 | 39.1% of population |
| 2004 | 14,411 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 13,956 | 41.6% of population |
| 2012 | 13,656 | 41.2% of population |
| 2016 | 13,123 | 42.6% of population |
| 2020 | 11,935 | 52.2% of population |
| 2024 | 11,417 | 53.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Greene shifted 47.5 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
Greene 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 Greene voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Greene 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 Greene?
Greene's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.7 points (434 votes) out of 5,807 total votes cast.
Has Greene ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Greene has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Greene?
The widest margin on record for Greene was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 58.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Greene relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,056 votes were recorded in Greene against a total population of 11,417 (53.0% 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 Greene a presidential bellwether county?
Greene 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%).