Allen, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Allen, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 6.6 pts more Dem. than Indiana overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Indiana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 70,426 | 61.6% | 25.2 pts (28,790 votes) | 114,320 | — | 9.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 82,013 | 63.3% | 27.2 pts (35,303 votes) | 129,609 | -1.7 pts | 6.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 77,793 | 51.8% | 4.3 pts (6,530 votes) | 150,324 | +23.0 pts | 5.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 84,613 | 57.6% | 16.7 pts (24,577 votes) | 146,939 | -12.6 pts | 6.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 83,930 | 57.0% | 19.4 pts (28,548 votes) | 147,137 | -3.5 pts | 0.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 92,083 | 54.5% | 11.2 pts (18,894 votes) | 169,082 | +9.1 pts | 5.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 90,283 | 55.3% | 12.5 pts (20,323 votes) | 163,163 | -1.3 pts | 6.6 pts more Dem. |
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 | 332,786 | 34.4% of population |
| 2004 | 340,916 | 38.0% of population |
| 2008 | 351,264 | 42.8% of population |
| 2012 | 360,890 | 40.7% of population |
| 2016 | 369,412 | 39.8% of population |
| 2020 | 386,123 | 43.8% of population |
| 2024 | 399,295 | 40.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Allen shifted 13.0 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
Allen has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Allen voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Allen 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 Allen?
Allen's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 4.4 points (6,530 votes) out of 150,324 total votes cast.
Has Allen ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Allen has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Allen?
The widest margin on record for Allen was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 27.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Allen relative to its population?
In 2024, 163,163 votes were recorded in Allen against a total population of 399,295 (40.9% 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 Allen a presidential bellwether county?
Allen has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).