Martin, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Martin, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 42.6 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 | 3,008 | 65.3% | 32.3 pts (1,490 votes) | 4,609 | — | 16.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,414 | 68.3% | 37.9 pts (1,892 votes) | 4,996 | -5.4 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,122 | 63.7% | 28.9 pts (1,416 votes) | 4,903 | +9.0 pts | 30.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,262 | 68.8% | 40.3 pts (1,911 votes) | 4,743 | -12.1 pts | 31.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,697 | 76.9% | 58.6 pts (2,816 votes) | 4,809 | -20.1 pts | 41.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,029 | 78.3% | 58.7 pts (3,018 votes) | 5,144 | +1.6 pts | 43.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,961 | 79.3% | 60.7 pts (3,028 votes) | 4,992 | -2.0 pts | 42.6 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 | 10,360 | 44.5% of population |
| 2004 | 10,361 | 48.2% of population |
| 2008 | 10,304 | 47.6% of population |
| 2012 | 10,317 | 46.0% of population |
| 2016 | 10,190 | 47.2% of population |
| 2020 | 9,810 | 52.4% of population |
| 2024 | 9,864 | 50.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Martin shifted 29.0 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
Martin 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 Martin voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Martin 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 Martin?
Martin's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 29.3 points (1,416 votes) out of 4,903 total votes cast.
Has Martin ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Martin has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Martin?
The widest margin on record for Martin was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 61.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Martin relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,992 votes were recorded in Martin against a total population of 9,864 (50.6% 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 Martin a presidential bellwether county?
Martin 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%).