Kendall, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Kendall, Illinois has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2020. In 2024, it was 9.6 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 | 13,688 | 60.1% | 23.0 pts (5,244 votes) | 22,769 | — | 36.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,774 | 61.0% | 22.8 pts (7,400 votes) | 32,402 | +0.7 pts | 33.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 24,742 | 53.1% | 7.2 pts (3,362 votes) | 46,631 | +30.3 pts | 18.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 24,047 | 50.8% | 3.3 pts (1,576 votes) | 47,295 | -10.7 pts | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 24,961 | 46.7% | 0.1 pts (77 votes) | 53,447 | +3.2 pts | 18.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 33,168 | 51.8% | 5.7 pts (3,676 votes) | 63,974 | +6.0 pts | 11.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 32,977 | 49.7% | 1.5 pts (1,007 votes) | 66,397 | -4.3 pts | 9.6 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 | 55,311 | 41.2% of population |
| 2004 | 73,723 | 44.0% of population |
| 2008 | 108,559 | 43.0% of population |
| 2012 | 118,246 | 40.0% of population |
| 2016 | 124,535 | 42.9% of population |
| 2020 | 132,351 | 48.3% of population |
| 2024 | 143,171 | 46.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kendall shifted 25.2 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
Kendall 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 Kendall voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kendall 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 Kendall?
Kendall's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 0.2 points (77 votes) out of 53,447 total votes cast.
Has Kendall ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Kendall changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kendall?
The widest margin on record for Kendall was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 23.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Kendall relative to its population?
In 2024, 66,397 votes were recorded in Kendall against a total population of 143,171 (46.4% 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 Kendall a presidential bellwether county?
Kendall 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%).