Monroe, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Monroe, 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 47.1 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 | 19,147 | 47.6% | 4.0 pts (1,624 votes) | 40,220 | — | 11.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 26,965 | 53.4% | 8.2 pts (4,131 votes) | 50,467 | +12.7 pts | 29.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 41,450 | 65.6% | 32.2 pts (20,332 votes) | 63,215 | +24.2 pts | 31.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 33,436 | 58.4% | 19.1 pts (10,955 votes) | 57,223 | -12.9 pts | 30.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 34,216 | 58.5% | 23.3 pts (13,624 votes) | 58,454 | +5.3 pts | 45.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 39,861 | 63.1% | 28.2 pts (17,790 votes) | 63,151 | +3.9 pts | 45.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 37,213 | 62.8% | 27.4 pts (16,209 votes) | 59,256 | -0.9 pts | 47.1 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 | 120,872 | 33.3% of population |
| 2004 | 126,359 | 39.9% of population |
| 2008 | 134,401 | 47.0% of population |
| 2012 | 141,484 | 40.4% of population |
| 2016 | 145,757 | 40.1% of population |
| 2020 | 140,645 | 44.9% of population |
| 2024 | 140,702 | 42.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Monroe shifted 32.3 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
Monroe 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 Monroe voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Monroe 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 Monroe?
Monroe's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 4.4 points (1,624 votes) out of 40,220 total votes cast.
Has Monroe ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Monroe 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 Monroe?
The widest margin on record for Monroe was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 32.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Monroe relative to its population?
In 2024, 59,256 votes were recorded in Monroe against a total population of 140,702 (42.1% 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 Monroe a presidential bellwether county?
Monroe 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%).