McDonough, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
McDonough, Illinois has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 30.3 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 | 6,465 | 49.7% | 3.0 pts (385 votes) | 13,012 | — | 15.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,656 | 51.3% | 3.6 pts (537 votes) | 14,929 | -0.6 pts | 14.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,783 | 52.0% | 5.6 pts (728 votes) | 13,042 | +9.3 pts | 19.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,147 | 49.4% | 1.4 pts (180 votes) | 12,454 | -7.2 pts | 18.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,795 | 51.9% | 11.5 pts (1,507 votes) | 13,092 | -11.0 pts | 30.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,027 | 57.2% | 16.6 pts (2,035 votes) | 12,285 | -4.5 pts | 34.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,987 | 58.4% | 18.8 pts (2,251 votes) | 11,972 | -2.3 pts | 30.3 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 | 32,841 | 39.6% of population |
| 2004 | 32,798 | 45.5% of population |
| 2008 | 32,615 | 40.0% of population |
| 2012 | 32,558 | 38.3% of population |
| 2016 | 30,907 | 42.4% of population |
| 2020 | 27,116 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 26,662 | 44.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in McDonough shifted 16.1 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
McDonough has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has McDonough voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, McDonough has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in McDonough?
McDonough's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 1.5 points (180 votes) out of 12,454 total votes cast.
Has McDonough ever flipped between parties?
Yes. McDonough changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in McDonough?
The widest margin on record for McDonough was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 19.2 points.
How many votes were cast in McDonough relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,972 votes were recorded in McDonough against a total population of 26,662 (44.9% 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 McDonough a presidential bellwether county?
McDonough has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).