Perry, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Perry, Illinois has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 63.9 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 | 4,862 | 48.9% | 0.6 pts (60 votes) | 9,942 | — | 11.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,589 | 53.6% | 7.9 pts (819 votes) | 10,425 | -8.5 pts | 18.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,086 | 50.9% | 3.9 pts (385 votes) | 9,995 | +4.0 pts | 29.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,507 | 57.7% | 17.7 pts (1,688 votes) | 9,549 | -14.2 pts | 35.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,855 | 69.6% | 44.6 pts (4,393 votes) | 9,853 | -29.1 pts | 65.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,313 | 72.7% | 46.8 pts (4,701 votes) | 10,053 | -0.2 pts | 64.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,949 | 75.1% | 51.9 pts (4,803 votes) | 9,248 | -5.4 pts | 63.9 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 | 23,055 | 43.1% of population |
| 2004 | 22,630 | 46.1% of population |
| 2008 | 22,434 | 44.6% of population |
| 2012 | 21,846 | 43.7% of population |
| 2016 | 21,391 | 46.1% of population |
| 2020 | 20,892 | 48.1% of population |
| 2024 | 20,272 | 45.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Perry shifted 53.4 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
Perry has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), 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 Perry voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Perry 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 Perry?
Perry's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.6 points (60 votes) out of 9,942 total votes cast.
Has Perry ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Perry changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Perry?
The widest margin on record for Perry was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Perry relative to its population?
In 2024, 9,248 votes were recorded in Perry against a total population of 20,272 (45.6% 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 Perry a presidential bellwether county?
Perry has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 1 of 7 (14%).