Montgomery, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Montgomery, 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 56.0 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 | 6,542 | 50.0% | 2.4 pts (316 votes) | 13,093 | — | 9.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,851 | 53.0% | 6.7 pts (872 votes) | 12,930 | -9.3 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,491 | 50.4% | 2.6 pts (341 votes) | 12,871 | +9.5 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,776 | 55.8% | 14.2 pts (1,718 votes) | 12,133 | -17.2 pts | 31.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,630 | 66.5% | 39.5 pts (5,126 votes) | 12,978 | -27.7 pts | 60.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,544 | 69.5% | 41.1 pts (5,639 votes) | 13,727 | +0.3 pts | 59.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,378 | 71.0% | 44.0 pts (5,805 votes) | 13,203 | -2.9 pts | 56.0 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 | 30,657 | 42.7% of population |
| 2004 | 30,394 | 42.5% of population |
| 2008 | 30,276 | 42.5% of population |
| 2012 | 29,616 | 41.0% of population |
| 2016 | 29,061 | 44.7% of population |
| 2020 | 28,242 | 48.6% of population |
| 2024 | 27,615 | 47.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Montgomery shifted 47.3 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
Montgomery 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 Montgomery voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
Montgomery's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 2.5 points (316 votes) out of 13,093 total votes cast.
Has Montgomery ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery?
The widest margin on record for Montgomery was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 44.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Montgomery relative to its population?
In 2024, 13,203 votes were recorded in Montgomery against a total population of 27,615 (47.8% 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 Montgomery a presidential bellwether county?
Montgomery 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%).