Pulaski, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Pulaski, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.4 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 | 3,497 | 63.4% | 28.6 pts (1,578 votes) | 5,518 | — | 13.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 3,797 | 67.6% | 36.5 pts (2,047 votes) | 5,614 | -7.8 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 3,388 | 56.8% | 15.5 pts (922 votes) | 5,964 | +21.2 pts | 16.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 3,366 | 62.3% | 27.2 pts (1,467 votes) | 5,399 | -12.1 pts | 17.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 3,854 | 70.6% | 46.3 pts (2,527 votes) | 5,459 | -20.9 pts | 28.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,246 | 73.1% | 47.9 pts (2,783 votes) | 5,806 | +0.0 pts | 32.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 4,372 | 75.9% | 53.7 pts (3,092 votes) | 5,763 | -6.0 pts | 35.4 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 | 13,605 | 40.6% of population |
| 2004 | 13,667 | 41.1% of population |
| 2008 | 13,646 | 43.7% of population |
| 2012 | 13,009 | 41.5% of population |
| 2016 | 12,618 | 43.3% of population |
| 2020 | 12,520 | 46.4% of population |
| 2024 | 12,421 | 46.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Pulaski shifted 25.6 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
Pulaski 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 Pulaski voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Pulaski 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 Pulaski?
Pulaski's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 15.7 points (922 votes) out of 5,964 total votes cast.
Has Pulaski ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Pulaski has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Pulaski?
The widest margin on record for Pulaski was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 54.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Pulaski relative to its population?
In 2024, 5,763 votes were recorded in Pulaski against a total population of 12,421 (46.4% 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 Pulaski a presidential bellwether county?
Pulaski 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%).