Marion, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Marion, Indiana has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2004. In 2024, it was 47.4 pts more Dem. 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 | 137,810 | 49.2% | 1.3 pts (3,621 votes) | 279,903 | — | 14.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 162,249 | 50.6% | 1.9 pts (6,177 votes) | 320,838 | +3.3 pts | 22.8 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 241,987 | 63.8% | 28.4 pts (107,674 votes) | 379,362 | +26.7 pts | 27.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 216,336 | 60.3% | 22.2 pts (79,827 votes) | 359,009 | -6.0 pts | 33.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 212,899 | 58.8% | 22.8 pts (82,539 votes) | 362,372 | +1.4 pts | 44.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 247,772 | 63.6% | 29.2 pts (113,597 votes) | 389,619 | +5.7 pts | 46.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 221,719 | 62.9% | 27.6 pts (97,392 votes) | 352,540 | -1.6 pts | 47.4 pts more Dem. |
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 | 860,832 | 32.5% of population |
| 2004 | 870,378 | 36.9% of population |
| 2008 | 889,504 | 42.6% of population |
| 2012 | 919,786 | 39.0% of population |
| 2016 | 945,685 | 38.3% of population |
| 2020 | 976,706 | 39.9% of population |
| 2024 | 981,628 | 35.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Marion shifted 29.5 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
Marion has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Marion voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Marion has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Marion?
Marion's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 1.3 points (3,621 votes) out of 279,903 total votes cast.
Has Marion ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Marion changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Marion?
The widest margin on record for Marion was in 2020, when Joseph R Biden Jr (Democratic) won by 29.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Marion relative to its population?
In 2024, 352,540 votes were recorded in Marion against a total population of 981,628 (35.9% 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 Marion a presidential bellwether county?
Marion has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).