Rush, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Rush, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 36.0 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 | 4,749 | 65.2% | 32.7 pts (2,379 votes) | 7,284 | — | 17.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 5,363 | 72.3% | 45.3 pts (3,363 votes) | 7,421 | -12.3 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,271 | 56.0% | 13.7 pts (1,042 votes) | 7,629 | +31.8 pts | 14.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,633 | 65.9% | 34.3 pts (2,412 votes) | 7,026 | -21.3 pts | 24.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,292 | 73.4% | 52.2 pts (3,767 votes) | 7,214 | -20.1 pts | 35.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,035 | 76.1% | 54.0 pts (4,281 votes) | 7,932 | +0.3 pts | 38.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 5,812 | 75.9% | 54.0 pts (4,137 votes) | 7,656 | -0.3 pts | 36.0 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 | 18,194 | 40.0% of population |
| 2004 | 17,869 | 41.5% of population |
| 2008 | 17,543 | 43.5% of population |
| 2012 | 17,108 | 41.1% of population |
| 2016 | 16,639 | 43.4% of population |
| 2020 | 16,769 | 47.3% of population |
| 2024 | 16,759 | 45.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Rush shifted 21.8 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
Rush 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 Rush voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Rush 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 Rush?
Rush's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 13.9 points (1,042 votes) out of 7,629 total votes cast.
Has Rush ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Rush has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Rush?
The widest margin on record for Rush was in 2016, when Donald Trump (Republican) won by 55.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Rush relative to its population?
In 2024, 7,656 votes were recorded in Rush against a total population of 16,759 (45.7% 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 Rush a presidential bellwether county?
Rush 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%).