Livingston, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Livingston, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 58.2 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 | 9,187 | 59.6% | 21.8 pts (3,358 votes) | 15,421 | — | 34.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 10,316 | 64.3% | 29.2 pts (4,684 votes) | 16,039 | -7.0 pts | 39.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 9,191 | 58.8% | 19.2 pts (3,002 votes) | 15,625 | +9.9 pts | 45.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,753 | 64.9% | 31.5 pts (4,733 votes) | 15,039 | -12.5 pts | 49.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 10,208 | 66.9% | 40.5 pts (6,185 votes) | 15,269 | -11.4 pts | 61.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,208 | 71.1% | 44.2 pts (7,593 votes) | 17,174 | -1.7 pts | 62.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 11,970 | 72.3% | 46.3 pts (7,659 votes) | 16,549 | -1.9 pts | 58.2 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 | 39,751 | 38.8% of population |
| 2004 | 39,145 | 41.0% of population |
| 2008 | 39,071 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 38,511 | 39.1% of population |
| 2016 | 36,107 | 42.3% of population |
| 2020 | 35,816 | 48.0% of population |
| 2024 | 35,375 | 46.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Livingston shifted 24.7 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
Livingston 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 Livingston voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Livingston 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 Livingston?
Livingston's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 19.5 points (3,002 votes) out of 15,625 total votes cast.
Has Livingston ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Livingston has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Livingston?
The widest margin on record for Livingston was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 47.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Livingston relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,549 votes were recorded in Livingston against a total population of 35,375 (46.8% 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 Livingston a presidential bellwether county?
Livingston 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%).