Kane, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Kane, Illinois has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 1.6 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 76,996 | 54.5% | 11.9 pts (16,869 votes) | 141,405 | — | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 94,359 | 55.0% | 10.7 pts (18,437 votes) | 171,715 | +1.5 pts | 21.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 106,756 | 55.2% | 11.8 pts (22,793 votes) | 193,299 | +22.8 pts | 13.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 90,332 | 49.7% | 1.1 pts (1,997 votes) | 181,642 | -10.8 pts | 16.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 103,665 | 52.0% | 10.5 pts (20,931 votes) | 199,314 | +10.1 pts | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 130,166 | 56.1% | 14.4 pts (33,391 votes) | 231,876 | +3.5 pts | 2.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 120,077 | 53.7% | 9.3 pts (20,817 votes) | 223,534 | -5.2 pts | 1.6 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 | 407,847 | 34.7% of population |
| 2004 | 466,884 | 36.8% of population |
| 2008 | 504,437 | 38.3% of population |
| 2012 | 520,669 | 34.9% of population |
| 2016 | 530,726 | 37.6% of population |
| 2020 | 516,403 | 44.9% of population |
| 2024 | 520,997 | 42.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kane shifted 21.8 points toward the Democratic 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
Kane has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Kane voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kane has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Kane?
Kane's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 1.1 points (1,997 votes) out of 181,642 total votes cast.
Has Kane ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Kane changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kane?
The widest margin on record for Kane was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 14.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Kane relative to its population?
In 2024, 223,534 votes were recorded in Kane against a total population of 520,997 (42.9% 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 Kane a presidential bellwether county?
Kane has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).