Scott, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Scott, Indiana has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2004. In 2024, it was 33.0 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 3,915 | 49.9% | 2.0 pts (154 votes) | 7,846 | — | 18.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,793 | 55.2% | 11.2 pts (971 votes) | 8,677 | -13.3 pts | 9.6 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 4,445 | 50.1% | 2.0 pts (174 votes) | 8,877 | +9.3 pts | 3.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,539 | 52.1% | 6.2 pts (541 votes) | 8,720 | -4.3 pts | 4.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,074 | 66.7% | 37.7 pts (3,432 votes) | 9,101 | -33.0 pts | 19.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,331 | 72.1% | 45.5 pts (4,630 votes) | 10,167 | -6.8 pts | 29.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,633 | 74.9% | 51.5 pts (5,244 votes) | 10,187 | -6.2 pts | 33.0 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 | 23,049 | 34.0% of population |
| 2004 | 23,626 | 36.7% of population |
| 2008 | 24,089 | 36.9% of population |
| 2012 | 23,723 | 36.8% of population |
| 2016 | 23,687 | 38.4% of population |
| 2020 | 24,376 | 41.7% of population |
| 2024 | 24,751 | 41.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Scott shifted 54.3 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
Scott has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Scott voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Scott has voted Democratic in 1 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 6 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Scott?
Scott's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 2.0 points (174 votes) out of 8,877 total votes cast.
Has Scott ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Scott changed which party won the county in: 2004, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Scott?
The widest margin on record for Scott was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Scott relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,187 votes were recorded in Scott against a total population of 24,751 (41.2% 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 Scott a presidential bellwether county?
Scott has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 5 of 7 (71%).