Woodford, Illinois — Presidential Election Results
Woodford, Illinois has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 53.8 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 | 10,905 | 64.9% | 32.0 pts (5,376 votes) | 16,793 | — | 45.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 12,698 | 67.5% | 35.6 pts (6,693 votes) | 18,802 | -3.1 pts | 46.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 12,191 | 62.6% | 26.6 pts (5,192 votes) | 19,483 | +8.7 pts | 52.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 12,961 | 68.7% | 39.1 pts (7,389 votes) | 18,874 | -12.8 pts | 57.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 13,207 | 66.5% | 40.9 pts (8,115 votes) | 19,864 | -4.5 pts | 62.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,799 | 69.1% | 40.3 pts (8,639 votes) | 21,432 | +3.1 pts | 58.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 14,837 | 70.2% | 42.0 pts (8,879 votes) | 21,123 | -1.5 pts | 53.8 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 | 35,499 | 47.3% of population |
| 2004 | 36,514 | 51.5% of population |
| 2008 | 38,452 | 50.7% of population |
| 2012 | 38,837 | 48.6% of population |
| 2016 | 38,913 | 51.0% of population |
| 2020 | 38,407 | 55.8% of population |
| 2024 | 38,290 | 55.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Woodford shifted 10.0 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
Woodford 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 Woodford voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Woodford 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 Woodford?
Woodford's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 27.1 points (5,192 votes) out of 19,483 total votes cast.
Has Woodford ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Woodford has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Woodford?
The widest margin on record for Woodford was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 44.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Woodford relative to its population?
In 2024, 21,123 votes were recorded in Woodford against a total population of 38,290 (55.2% 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 Woodford a presidential bellwether county?
Woodford 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%).