Porter, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Porter, Indiana has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 8.6 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 | 31,157 | 52.5% | 7.4 pts (4,367 votes) | 59,378 | — | 8.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 34,794 | 53.6% | 8.3 pts (5,406 votes) | 64,873 | -0.9 pts | 12.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 39,178 | 53.0% | 7.2 pts (5,321 votes) | 73,916 | +15.7 pts | 6.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 37,252 | 51.0% | 3.9 pts (2,846 votes) | 73,039 | -3.3 pts | 14.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 38,832 | 50.3% | 6.7 pts (5,156 votes) | 77,190 | -11.1 pts | 13.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 45,008 | 52.0% | 6.1 pts (5,262 votes) | 86,509 | +0.9 pts | 10.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 46,109 | 54.3% | 10.5 pts (8,896 votes) | 84,969 | -4.5 pts | 8.6 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 | 147,137 | 40.4% of population |
| 2004 | 153,664 | 42.2% of population |
| 2008 | 162,538 | 45.5% of population |
| 2012 | 165,702 | 44.1% of population |
| 2016 | 167,475 | 46.1% of population |
| 2020 | 173,338 | 49.9% of population |
| 2024 | 175,860 | 48.3% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Porter shifted 3.1 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
Porter has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), 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 Porter voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Porter has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Porter?
Porter's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 4.0 points (2,846 votes) out of 73,039 total votes cast.
Has Porter ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Porter changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Porter?
The widest margin on record for Porter was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 10.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Porter relative to its population?
In 2024, 84,969 votes were recorded in Porter against a total population of 175,860 (48.3% 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 Porter a presidential bellwether county?
Porter has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).