Will, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Will, Illinois has voted Democratic in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 9.5 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 | 95,828 | 50.0% | 2.6 pts (4,926 votes) | 191,670 | — | 15.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 129,098 | 52.4% | 5.5 pts (13,473 votes) | 246,409 | -2.9 pts | 15.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 160,406 | 56.0% | 13.2 pts (37,809 votes) | 286,420 | +18.9 pts | 12.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 144,229 | 52.0% | 5.5 pts (15,260 votes) | 277,387 | -7.8 pts | 11.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 151,927 | 50.5% | 6.4 pts (19,207 votes) | 300,904 | +1.2 pts | 11.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 183,915 | 53.3% | 8.3 pts (28,799 votes) | 345,105 | +1.7 pts | 8.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 162,874 | 49.7% | 1.6 pts (5,202 votes) | 327,604 | -6.9 pts | 9.5 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 | 507,629 | 37.8% of population |
| 2004 | 605,934 | 40.7% of population |
| 2008 | 671,392 | 42.7% of population |
| 2012 | 682,477 | 40.6% of population |
| 2016 | 688,328 | 43.7% of population |
| 2020 | 696,909 | 49.5% of population |
| 2024 | 708,583 | 46.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Will shifted 4.3 points toward the Democratic 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
Will has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Will voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Will has voted Democratic in 5 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 2 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Will?
Will's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 1.6 points (5,202 votes) out of 327,604 total votes cast.
Has Will ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Will changed which party won the county in: 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Will?
The widest margin on record for Will was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 13.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Will relative to its population?
In 2024, 327,604 votes were recorded in Will against a total population of 708,583 (46.2% 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 Will a presidential bellwether county?
Will has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Illinois's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).