Madison, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Madison, Indiana has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 8.2 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 | 27,956 | 53.5% | 8.7 pts (4,553 votes) | 52,216 | — | 7.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 32,526 | 59.3% | 19.4 pts (10,644 votes) | 54,855 | -10.7 pts | 1.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 30,152 | 52.6% | 6.5 pts (3,749 votes) | 57,340 | +26.2 pts | 5.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 26,769 | 51.1% | 4.5 pts (2,362 votes) | 52,370 | -11.2 pts | 5.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 32,376 | 60.1% | 25.6 pts (13,781 votes) | 53,909 | -22.4 pts | 6.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 31,215 | 60.3% | 22.6 pts (11,691 votes) | 51,793 | +4.0 pts | 6.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 34,837 | 62.5% | 26.9 pts (15,013 votes) | 55,730 | -4.4 pts | 8.2 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 | 133,213 | 39.2% of population |
| 2004 | 131,366 | 41.8% of population |
| 2008 | 131,537 | 43.6% of population |
| 2012 | 130,197 | 40.2% of population |
| 2016 | 129,329 | 41.7% of population |
| 2020 | 130,160 | 39.8% of population |
| 2024 | 134,222 | 41.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Madison shifted 18.6 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
Madison has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Madison voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Madison has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Madison?
Madison's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Mitt Romney (Republican) won by 4.6 points (2,362 votes) out of 52,370 total votes cast.
Has Madison ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Madison changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Madison?
The widest margin on record for Madison was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 27.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Madison relative to its population?
In 2024, 55,730 votes were recorded in Madison against a total population of 134,222 (41.5% 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 Madison a presidential bellwether county?
Madison has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).