Jackson, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Jackson, Illinois has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 7.6 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 | 11,773 | 51.0% | 8.4 pts (1,950 votes) | 23,090 | — | 3.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 14,300 | 55.4% | 12.0 pts (3,110 votes) | 25,826 | +3.2 pts | 1.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 15,248 | 59.7% | 21.8 pts (5,561 votes) | 25,532 | +10.1 pts | 3.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 13,319 | 55.5% | 14.4 pts (3,455 votes) | 24,012 | -7.4 pts | 2.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 11,634 | 47.3% | 3.2 pts (791 votes) | 24,617 | -11.4 pts | 14.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 11,181 | 49.4% | 1.3 pts (291 votes) | 22,643 | -2.2 pts | 16.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 11,394 | 50.7% | 3.5 pts (780 votes) | 22,465 | +2.2 pts | 7.6 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 | 59,633 | 38.7% of population |
| 2004 | 59,462 | 43.4% of population |
| 2008 | 59,605 | 42.8% of population |
| 2012 | 59,066 | 40.7% of population |
| 2016 | 58,726 | 41.9% of population |
| 2020 | 53,264 | 42.5% of population |
| 2024 | 53,199 | 42.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jackson shifted 5.5 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
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Jackson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jackson has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Jackson?
Jackson's closest recorded margin was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 1.3 points (291 votes) out of 22,643 total votes cast.
Has Jackson ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jackson has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jackson?
The widest margin on record for Jackson was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 22.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Jackson relative to its population?
In 2024, 22,465 votes were recorded in Jackson against a total population of 53,199 (42.2% 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 Jackson a presidential bellwether county?
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).