Jennings, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Jennings, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 40.6 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 | 5,732 | 60.4% | 23.0 pts (2,183 votes) | 9,494 | — | 7.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,864 | 65.3% | 31.6 pts (3,326 votes) | 10,517 | -8.5 pts | 11.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 6,261 | 52.9% | 8.0 pts (949 votes) | 11,839 | +23.8 pts | 9.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,120 | 59.7% | 22.4 pts (2,299 votes) | 10,250 | -14.9 pts | 12.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 8,224 | 73.8% | 52.6 pts (5,860 votes) | 11,150 | -32.2 pts | 35.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,490 | 77.5% | 56.9 pts (6,967 votes) | 12,251 | -2.6 pts | 41.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 9,273 | 78.5% | 58.8 pts (6,945 votes) | 11,809 | -1.9 pts | 40.6 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 | 27,747 | 34.2% of population |
| 2004 | 28,202 | 37.3% of population |
| 2008 | 28,480 | 41.6% of population |
| 2012 | 28,145 | 36.4% of population |
| 2016 | 27,648 | 40.3% of population |
| 2020 | 27,579 | 44.4% of population |
| 2024 | 27,634 | 42.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jennings shifted 36.3 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
Jennings 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 Jennings voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jennings 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 Jennings?
Jennings's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.2 points (949 votes) out of 11,839 total votes cast.
Has Jennings ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Jennings has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jennings?
The widest margin on record for Jennings was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 59.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Jennings relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,809 votes were recorded in Jennings against a total population of 27,634 (42.7% 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 Jennings a presidential bellwether county?
Jennings 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%).