Decatur, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Decatur, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.2 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 | 6,115 | 66.7% | 35.2 pts (3,226 votes) | 9,171 | — | 19.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,499 | 73.5% | 47.8 pts (4,878 votes) | 10,199 | -12.4 pts | 27.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,449 | 61.5% | 24.4 pts (2,557 votes) | 10,488 | +23.5 pts | 25.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 7,119 | 69.1% | 40.5 pts (4,178 votes) | 10,308 | -16.8 pts | 31.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,490 | 76.3% | 57.2 pts (6,369 votes) | 11,127 | -18.5 pts | 39.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,575 | 77.9% | 58.1 pts (7,136 votes) | 12,287 | +0.6 pts | 43.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,491 | 78.4% | 58.5 pts (7,085 votes) | 12,111 | -0.2 pts | 40.2 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 | 24,572 | 37.3% of population |
| 2004 | 25,208 | 40.5% of population |
| 2008 | 25,600 | 41.0% of population |
| 2012 | 26,043 | 39.6% of population |
| 2016 | 26,565 | 41.9% of population |
| 2020 | 26,476 | 46.4% of population |
| 2024 | 26,421 | 45.8% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Decatur shifted 23.7 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
Decatur 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 Decatur voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Decatur 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 Decatur?
Decatur's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 24.7 points (2,557 votes) out of 10,488 total votes cast.
Has Decatur ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Decatur has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Decatur?
The widest margin on record for Decatur was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 60.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Decatur relative to its population?
In 2024, 12,111 votes were recorded in Decatur against a total population of 26,421 (45.8% 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 Decatur a presidential bellwether county?
Decatur 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%).