Madison, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Madison, Illinois has voted Republican in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 24.6 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 59,077 | 53.2% | 9.2 pts (10,256 votes) | 111,104 | — | 2.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 63,399 | 51.3% | 3.2 pts (4,015 votes) | 123,678 | -6.2 pts | 7.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 68,979 | 53.7% | 9.2 pts (11,802 votes) | 128,334 | +6.1 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 60,608 | 49.5% | 1.4 pts (1,686 votes) | 122,473 | -10.8 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 70,490 | 54.1% | 15.3 pts (19,903 votes) | 130,179 | -15.0 pts | 34.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 76,031 | 55.4% | 13.3 pts (18,195 votes) | 137,139 | +2.8 pts | 30.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 73,925 | 55.6% | 13.2 pts (17,584 votes) | 133,072 | +0.1 pts | 24.6 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 | 259,204 | 42.9% of population |
| 2004 | 263,722 | 46.9% of population |
| 2008 | 268,232 | 47.8% of population |
| 2012 | 268,072 | 45.7% of population |
| 2016 | 265,641 | 49.0% of population |
| 2020 | 265,749 | 51.6% of population |
| 2024 | 263,017 | 50.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Madison shifted 23.0 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
Madison has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), 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 Madison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Madison 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 Madison?
Madison's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 1.4 points (1,686 votes) out of 122,473 total votes cast.
Has Madison ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Madison changed which party won the county in: 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Madison?
The widest margin on record for Madison was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 16.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Madison relative to its population?
In 2024, 133,072 votes were recorded in Madison against a total population of 263,017 (50.6% 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 Madison a presidential bellwether county?
Madison has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).