Jersey, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Jersey, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 62.2 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 | 4,699 | 49.9% | 3.7 pts (344 votes) | 9,413 | — | 16.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,435 | 53.6% | 8.3 pts (838 votes) | 10,137 | -4.6 pts | 18.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,329 | 50.4% | 2.7 pts (287 votes) | 10,583 | +5.6 pts | 28.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,039 | 60.6% | 23.8 pts (2,372 votes) | 9,959 | -21.7 pts | 41.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,748 | 70.5% | 46.1 pts (5,069 votes) | 10,991 | -24.2 pts | 66.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,712 | 73.0% | 48.2 pts (5,751 votes) | 11,937 | -0.7 pts | 66.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,684 | 74.3% | 50.2 pts (5,868 votes) | 11,694 | -1.8 pts | 62.2 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 | 21,642 | 43.5% of population |
| 2004 | 22,374 | 45.3% of population |
| 2008 | 23,084 | 45.8% of population |
| 2012 | 22,710 | 43.9% of population |
| 2016 | 21,947 | 50.1% of population |
| 2020 | 21,492 | 55.5% of population |
| 2024 | 21,150 | 55.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jersey shifted 47.2 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
Jersey 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 Jersey voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jersey 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 Jersey?
Jersey's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 2.8 points (287 votes) out of 10,583 total votes cast.
Has Jersey ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jersey has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jersey?
The widest margin on record for Jersey was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 51.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Jersey relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,694 votes were recorded in Jersey against a total population of 21,150 (55.3% 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 Jersey a presidential bellwether county?
Jersey 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%).