Marion, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Marion, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 61.3 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 | 8,240 | 49.5% | 1.0 pts (172 votes) | 16,663 | — | 13.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 9,413 | 54.7% | 10.0 pts (1,719 votes) | 17,224 | -9.0 pts | 20.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 8,691 | 50.1% | 2.0 pts (346 votes) | 17,364 | +8.0 pts | 27.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 9,248 | 58.7% | 19.2 pts (3,023 votes) | 15,764 | -17.5 pts | 36.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 11,859 | 69.5% | 43.9 pts (7,490 votes) | 17,074 | -26.6 pts | 64.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,678 | 72.6% | 46.7 pts (8,154 votes) | 17,458 | -1.2 pts | 64.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 12,409 | 74.0% | 49.5 pts (8,293 votes) | 16,762 | -2.8 pts | 61.3 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 | 41,665 | 40.0% of population |
| 2004 | 40,229 | 42.8% of population |
| 2008 | 39,794 | 43.6% of population |
| 2012 | 39,008 | 40.4% of population |
| 2016 | 38,045 | 44.9% of population |
| 2020 | 37,657 | 46.4% of population |
| 2024 | 36,437 | 46.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marion shifted 49.1 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
Marion 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 Marion voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marion 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 Marion?
Marion's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.1 points (172 votes) out of 16,663 total votes cast.
Has Marion ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Marion has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marion?
The widest margin on record for Marion was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 50.2 points.
How many votes were cast in Marion relative to its population?
In 2024, 16,762 votes were recorded in Marion against a total population of 36,437 (46.0% 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 Marion a presidential bellwether county?
Marion 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%).