Randolph, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Randolph, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 35.3 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 | 6,020 | 59.4% | 20.9 pts (2,114 votes) | 10,132 | — | 5.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 7,172 | 64.7% | 30.3 pts (3,360 votes) | 11,092 | -9.3 pts | 9.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,788 | 53.6% | 8.8 pts (949 votes) | 10,808 | +21.7 pts | 10.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 6,218 | 61.0% | 24.0 pts (2,449 votes) | 10,189 | -15.6 pts | 14.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 7,517 | 71.9% | 48.5 pts (5,071 votes) | 10,458 | -26.4 pts | 30.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,312 | 75.1% | 52.4 pts (5,799 votes) | 11,070 | -2.7 pts | 37.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 8,008 | 75.9% | 53.6 pts (5,659 votes) | 10,553 | -1.1 pts | 35.3 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 | 27,363 | 37.0% of population |
| 2004 | 26,582 | 41.7% of population |
| 2008 | 26,300 | 41.1% of population |
| 2012 | 25,857 | 39.4% of population |
| 2016 | 25,112 | 41.6% of population |
| 2020 | 24,415 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 24,337 | 43.4% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Randolph shifted 33.3 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
Randolph 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 Randolph voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Randolph 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 Randolph?
Randolph's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.9 points (949 votes) out of 10,808 total votes cast.
Has Randolph ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Randolph has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Randolph?
The widest margin on record for Randolph was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 54.6 points.
How many votes were cast in Randolph relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,553 votes were recorded in Randolph against a total population of 24,337 (43.4% 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 Randolph a presidential bellwether county?
Randolph 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%).