Hendricks, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Hendricks, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 2.6 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 | 28,651 | 71.2% | 44.4 pts (17,865 votes) | 40,221 | — | 29.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 38,430 | 73.5% | 47.6 pts (24,882 votes) | 52,302 | -2.6 pts | 27.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 39,728 | 61.2% | 23.4 pts (15,180 votes) | 64,955 | +24.3 pts | 24.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 44,312 | 66.5% | 34.8 pts (23,200 votes) | 66,644 | -11.8 pts | 25.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 48,337 | 64.0% | 34.1 pts (25,737 votes) | 75,559 | -0.8 pts | 16.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 53,802 | 60.8% | 24.0 pts (21,198 votes) | 88,505 | +11.7 pts | 8.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 49,783 | 59.8% | 21.5 pts (17,866 votes) | 83,189 | +2.7 pts | 2.6 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 | 105,378 | 38.2% of population |
| 2004 | 124,115 | 42.1% of population |
| 2008 | 140,710 | 46.2% of population |
| 2012 | 150,735 | 44.2% of population |
| 2016 | 160,376 | 47.1% of population |
| 2020 | 175,615 | 50.4% of population |
| 2024 | 190,629 | 43.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hendricks shifted 23.4 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
Hendricks 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 Hendricks voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hendricks 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 Hendricks?
Hendricks's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 21.9 points (17,866 votes) out of 83,189 total votes cast.
Has Hendricks ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hendricks has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hendricks?
The widest margin on record for Hendricks was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 47.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Hendricks relative to its population?
In 2024, 83,189 votes were recorded in Hendricks against a total population of 190,629 (43.6% 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 Hendricks a presidential bellwether county?
Hendricks 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%).