Henry, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Henry, Illinois has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 36.1 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 11,921 | 50.8% | 4.4 pts (1,025 votes) | 23,470 | — | 7.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 13,212 | 52.3% | 5.3 pts (1,335 votes) | 25,241 | -9.8 pts | 15.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,181 | 53.2% | 7.7 pts (1,918 votes) | 24,785 | +13.2 pts | 17.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,332 | 50.7% | 3.1 pts (749 votes) | 24,322 | -4.7 pts | 14.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,985 | 56.8% | 20.8 pts (5,114 votes) | 24,643 | -25.5 pts | 40.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,300 | 59.7% | 21.5 pts (5,503 votes) | 25,635 | +0.4 pts | 39.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 15,359 | 61.2% | 24.4 pts (6,133 votes) | 25,092 | -3.0 pts | 36.1 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 | 51,078 | 45.9% of population |
| 2004 | 50,509 | 50.0% of population |
| 2008 | 50,492 | 49.1% of population |
| 2012 | 50,249 | 48.4% of population |
| 2016 | 49,498 | 49.8% of population |
| 2020 | 49,178 | 52.1% of population |
| 2024 | 48,177 | 52.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Henry shifted 29.4 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
Henry has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Henry voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Henry has voted Democratic in 3 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 4 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Henry?
Henry's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 3.1 points (749 votes) out of 24,322 total votes cast.
Has Henry ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Henry changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Henry?
The widest margin on record for Henry was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 24.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Henry relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,092 votes were recorded in Henry against a total population of 48,177 (52.1% 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 Henry a presidential bellwether county?
Henry has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).