Ogle, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Ogle, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 41.0 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,325 | 59.8% | 22.6 pts (4,652 votes) | 20,601 | — | 35.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 14,918 | 61.9% | 24.5 pts (5,900 votes) | 24,091 | -1.4 pts | 35.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 13,144 | 52.9% | 7.6 pts (1,891 votes) | 24,850 | +16.9 pts | 33.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 13,422 | 57.4% | 16.7 pts (3,908 votes) | 23,367 | -9.3 pts | 34.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 14,352 | 59.3% | 26.0 pts (6,302 votes) | 24,193 | -11.1 pts | 46.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,248 | 61.8% | 26.0 pts (6,820 votes) | 26,272 | +1.6 pts | 43.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 16,450 | 63.8% | 29.3 pts (7,567 votes) | 25,799 | -3.3 pts | 41.0 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 | 51,275 | 40.2% of population |
| 2004 | 52,536 | 45.9% of population |
| 2008 | 53,802 | 46.2% of population |
| 2012 | 52,776 | 44.3% of population |
| 2016 | 51,148 | 47.3% of population |
| 2020 | 51,762 | 50.8% of population |
| 2024 | 51,345 | 50.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Ogle shifted 6.6 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
Ogle 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 Ogle voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Ogle 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 Ogle?
Ogle's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 7.8 points (1,891 votes) out of 24,850 total votes cast.
Has Ogle ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Ogle has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Ogle?
The widest margin on record for Ogle was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 29.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Ogle relative to its population?
In 2024, 25,799 votes were recorded in Ogle against a total population of 51,345 (50.2% 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 Ogle a presidential bellwether county?
Ogle 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%).