Iroquois, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Iroquois, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 69.3 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 | 8,685 | 64.7% | 31.9 pts (4,288 votes) | 13,424 | — | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,914 | 71.7% | 44.0 pts (6,082 votes) | 13,835 | -11.5 pts | 54.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,695 | 64.0% | 29.8 pts (4,052 votes) | 13,596 | +13.9 pts | 55.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,120 | 71.3% | 44.6 pts (5,707 votes) | 12,784 | -15.2 pts | 62.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 9,750 | 74.6% | 55.5 pts (7,246 votes) | 13,064 | -13.6 pts | 77.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,877 | 77.6% | 56.8 pts (7,969 votes) | 14,025 | +1.3 pts | 75.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 10,376 | 77.9% | 57.3 pts (7,629 votes) | 13,324 | -0.3 pts | 69.3 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 | 31,386 | 42.8% of population |
| 2004 | 30,493 | 45.4% of population |
| 2008 | 30,228 | 45.0% of population |
| 2012 | 29,267 | 43.7% of population |
| 2016 | 28,163 | 46.4% of population |
| 2020 | 26,966 | 52.0% of population |
| 2024 | 26,067 | 51.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Iroquois shifted 25.4 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
Iroquois 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 Iroquois voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Iroquois 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 Iroquois?
Iroquois's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 30.4 points (4,052 votes) out of 13,596 total votes cast.
Has Iroquois ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Iroquois has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Iroquois?
The widest margin on record for Iroquois was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 59.1 points.
How many votes were cast in Iroquois relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,324 votes were recorded in Iroquois against a total population of 26,067 (51.1% 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 Iroquois a presidential bellwether county?
Iroquois 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%).