Massac, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Massac, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 60.3 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 | 3,676 | 54.5% | 11.3 pts (764 votes) | 6,744 | — | 24.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,578 | 61.7% | 23.9 pts (1,773 votes) | 7,424 | -12.4 pts | 34.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,371 | 60.8% | 23.4 pts (1,678 votes) | 7,186 | +0.3 pts | 49.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,278 | 65.9% | 33.7 pts (2,186 votes) | 6,495 | -10.6 pts | 51.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,846 | 72.5% | 49.2 pts (3,288 votes) | 6,683 | -17.0 pts | 69.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,997 | 73.3% | 48.0 pts (3,272 votes) | 6,813 | +2.7 pts | 66.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,939 | 74.0% | 48.8 pts (3,256 votes) | 6,676 | -0.5 pts | 60.3 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 | 15,136 | 44.6% of population |
| 2004 | 15,444 | 48.1% of population |
| 2008 | 15,408 | 46.6% of population |
| 2012 | 15,066 | 43.1% of population |
| 2016 | 14,440 | 46.3% of population |
| 2020 | 14,137 | 48.2% of population |
| 2024 | 13,627 | 49.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Massac shifted 37.6 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
Massac 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 Massac voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Massac 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 Massac?
Massac's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 11.6 points (764 votes) out of 6,744 total votes cast.
Has Massac ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Massac has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Massac?
The widest margin on record for Massac was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 51.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Massac relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,676 votes were recorded in Massac against a total population of 13,627 (49.0% 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 Massac a presidential bellwether county?
Massac 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%).