LaSalle, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
LaSalle, Illinois has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 29.9 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 | 23,355 | 50.8% | 4.5 pts (2,079 votes) | 46,007 | — | 7.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 26,101 | 51.5% | 3.6 pts (1,838 votes) | 50,729 | -8.3 pts | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 27,443 | 54.7% | 11.1 pts (5,571 votes) | 50,185 | +14.9 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 23,256 | 49.2% | 0.4 pts (183 votes) | 47,259 | -11.7 pts | 17.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 26,689 | 53.7% | 14.4 pts (7,146 votes) | 49,743 | -15.1 pts | 33.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 30,113 | 56.2% | 14.3 pts (7,671 votes) | 53,591 | +0.9 pts | 31.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 30,717 | 58.5% | 18.5 pts (9,688 votes) | 52,508 | -4.1 pts | 29.9 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 | 111,600 | 41.2% of population |
| 2004 | 112,135 | 45.2% of population |
| 2008 | 114,171 | 44.0% of population |
| 2012 | 112,918 | 41.9% of population |
| 2016 | 110,215 | 45.1% of population |
| 2020 | 109,409 | 49.0% of population |
| 2024 | 108,390 | 48.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in LaSalle shifted 23.4 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
LaSalle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has LaSalle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, LaSalle has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in LaSalle?
LaSalle's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 0.4 points (183 votes) out of 47,259 total votes cast.
Has LaSalle ever flipped between parties?
Yes. LaSalle changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in LaSalle?
The widest margin on record for LaSalle was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 18.7 points.
How many votes were cast in LaSalle relative to its population?
In 2024, 52,508 votes were recorded in LaSalle against a total population of 108,390 (48.4% 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 LaSalle a presidential bellwether county?
LaSalle has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).