Newton, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Newton, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 38.5 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 | 3,250 | 59.0% | 20.9 pts (1,149 votes) | 5,510 | — | 5.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,757 | 64.2% | 29.5 pts (1,725 votes) | 5,848 | -8.3 pts | 9.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,301 | 54.6% | 11.2 pts (676 votes) | 6,045 | +18.4 pts | 12.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,291 | 58.2% | 19.1 pts (1,079 votes) | 5,654 | -8.2 pts | 9.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 4,077 | 70.4% | 46.1 pts (2,673 votes) | 5,795 | -29.2 pts | 28.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,942 | 75.0% | 52.1 pts (3,433 votes) | 6,591 | -4.4 pts | 36.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,131 | 77.7% | 57.0 pts (3,761 votes) | 6,601 | -4.6 pts | 38.5 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 | 14,525 | 37.9% of population |
| 2004 | 14,386 | 40.7% of population |
| 2008 | 14,348 | 42.1% of population |
| 2012 | 14,043 | 40.3% of population |
| 2016 | 13,992 | 41.4% of population |
| 2020 | 13,792 | 47.8% of population |
| 2024 | 14,131 | 46.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Newton shifted 36.4 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
Newton 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 Newton voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Newton 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 Newton?
Newton's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 11.4 points (676 votes) out of 6,045 total votes cast.
Has Newton ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Newton has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Newton?
The widest margin on record for Newton was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 57.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Newton relative to its population?
In 2024, 6,601 votes were recorded in Newton against a total population of 14,131 (46.7% 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 Newton a presidential bellwether county?
Newton 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%).