Macoupin, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Macoupin, 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 51.1 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 | 11,015 | 51.5% | 5.9 pts (1,266 votes) | 21,389 | — | 6.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 11,413 | 50.1% | 1.0 pts (220 votes) | 22,785 | -7.1 pts | 11.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 12,090 | 54.0% | 9.8 pts (2,199 votes) | 22,373 | +11.0 pts | 15.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 10,946 | 52.1% | 7.1 pts (1,482 votes) | 21,010 | -17.3 pts | 24.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,322 | 64.1% | 34.1 pts (7,633 votes) | 22,360 | -29.1 pts | 54.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,153 | 67.2% | 36.6 pts (8,788 votes) | 24,022 | -1.0 pts | 54.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,065 | 68.6% | 39.2 pts (9,173 votes) | 23,425 | -2.6 pts | 51.1 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 | 48,972 | 43.7% of population |
| 2004 | 48,612 | 46.9% of population |
| 2008 | 48,092 | 46.5% of population |
| 2012 | 47,054 | 44.7% of population |
| 2016 | 45,691 | 48.9% of population |
| 2020 | 44,924 | 53.5% of population |
| 2024 | 43,895 | 53.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Macoupin shifted 46.1 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
Macoupin 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 Macoupin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Macoupin 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 Macoupin?
Macoupin's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.0 points (220 votes) out of 22,785 total votes cast.
Has Macoupin ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Macoupin 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 Macoupin?
The widest margin on record for Macoupin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 40.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Macoupin relative to its population?
In 2024, 23,425 votes were recorded in Macoupin against a total population of 43,895 (53.4% 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 Macoupin a presidential bellwether county?
Macoupin 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%).