Pulaski, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Pulaski, 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 45.7 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 | 1,518 | 50.3% | 2.9 pts (88 votes) | 3,016 | — | 9.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 1,720 | 55.3% | 11.2 pts (348 votes) | 3,108 | -14.2 pts | 21.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 1,638 | 50.1% | 1.4 pts (45 votes) | 3,270 | +12.6 pts | 24.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,564 | 52.1% | 5.8 pts (175 votes) | 3,003 | -7.3 pts | 23.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 1,675 | 61.2% | 26.1 pts (713 votes) | 2,735 | -21.1 pts | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,699 | 64.7% | 30.8 pts (808 votes) | 2,624 | -4.2 pts | 48.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 1,583 | 66.5% | 34.2 pts (814 votes) | 2,381 | -3.4 pts | 45.7 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 | 7,294 | 41.3% of population |
| 2004 | 6,733 | 46.2% of population |
| 2008 | 6,198 | 52.8% of population |
| 2012 | 5,962 | 50.4% of population |
| 2016 | 5,604 | 48.8% of population |
| 2020 | 5,179 | 50.7% of population |
| 2024 | 4,879 | 48.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pulaski 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
Pulaski 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 Pulaski voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pulaski 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 Pulaski?
Pulaski's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 1.4 points (45 votes) out of 3,270 total votes cast.
Has Pulaski ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Pulaski 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 Pulaski?
The widest margin on record for Pulaski was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 34.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Pulaski relative to its population?
In 2024, 2,381 votes were recorded in Pulaski against a total population of 4,879 (48.8% 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 Pulaski a presidential bellwether county?
Pulaski 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%).