Bartholomew, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Bartholomew, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 8.6 pts more Rep. 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 | 16,200 | 62.9% | 27.9 pts (7,185 votes) | 25,769 | — | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 19,093 | 67.0% | 34.7 pts (9,902 votes) | 28,515 | -6.5 pts | 14.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 17,067 | 55.0% | 11.3 pts (3,500 votes) | 31,043 | +23.6 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 18,083 | 61.7% | 25.4 pts (7,458 votes) | 29,326 | -14.6 pts | 15.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 20,640 | 63.5% | 33.2 pts (10,799 votes) | 32,490 | -9.4 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,410 | 61.8% | 26.2 pts (9,476 votes) | 36,235 | +8.6 pts | 10.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 22,220 | 62.6% | 27.3 pts (9,695 votes) | 35,488 | -1.1 pts | 8.6 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 | 71,763 | 35.9% of population |
| 2004 | 72,882 | 39.1% of population |
| 2008 | 76,080 | 40.8% of population |
| 2012 | 79,001 | 37.1% of population |
| 2016 | 82,231 | 39.5% of population |
| 2020 | 82,215 | 44.1% of population |
| 2024 | 84,741 | 41.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Bartholomew shifted 0.6 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
Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew?
Bartholomew's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 11.4 points (3,500 votes) out of 31,043 total votes cast.
Has Bartholomew ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Bartholomew has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Bartholomew?
The widest margin on record for Bartholomew was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 35.4 points.
How many votes were cast in Bartholomew relative to its population?
In 2024, 35,488 votes were recorded in Bartholomew against a total population of 84,741 (41.9% 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 Bartholomew a presidential bellwether county?
Bartholomew 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%).