LaGrange, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
LaGrange, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.4 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 | 5,437 | 65.2% | 32.4 pts (2,704 votes) | 8,333 | — | 17.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,430 | 71.4% | 43.4 pts (3,907 votes) | 9,003 | -10.5 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,702 | 60.1% | 21.5 pts (2,039 votes) | 9,491 | +21.9 pts | 22.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,231 | 66.9% | 35.8 pts (3,333 votes) | 9,316 | -14.7 pts | 26.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,025 | 73.4% | 51.7 pts (4,945 votes) | 9,566 | -17.8 pts | 34.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,110 | 76.3% | 54.1 pts (5,755 votes) | 10,633 | -0.7 pts | 38.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,073 | 77.5% | 56.8 pts (5,911 votes) | 10,411 | -2.8 pts | 38.4 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 | 34,892 | 23.9% of population |
| 2004 | 36,017 | 25.0% of population |
| 2008 | 37,181 | 25.5% of population |
| 2012 | 37,662 | 24.7% of population |
| 2016 | 39,113 | 24.5% of population |
| 2020 | 40,533 | 26.2% of population |
| 2024 | 41,122 | 25.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in LaGrange shifted 24.7 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
LaGrange 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 LaGrange voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, LaGrange 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 LaGrange?
LaGrange's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 21.8 points (2,039 votes) out of 9,491 total votes cast.
Has LaGrange ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- LaGrange has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in LaGrange?
The widest margin on record for LaGrange was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 57.8 points.
How many votes were cast in LaGrange relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,411 votes were recorded in LaGrange against a total population of 41,122 (25.3% 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 LaGrange a presidential bellwether county?
LaGrange 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%).