St. Joseph, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
St. Joseph, Indiana has voted Democratic in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2008. In 2024, it was 20.8 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 | Al Gore | Democratic | 47,703 | 48.9% | 0.1 pts (122 votes) | 97,474 | — | 16.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 55,254 | 50.9% | 2.4 pts (2,617 votes) | 108,619 | -2.6 pts | 18.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 68,710 | 58.0% | 17.1 pts (20,200 votes) | 118,389 | +19.7 pts | 16.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 56,460 | 51.0% | 3.5 pts (3,882 votes) | 110,704 | -13.7 pts | 14.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 52,252 | 47.5% | 0.2 pts (231 votes) | 110,060 | -3.3 pts | 20.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 59,896 | 52.0% | 5.8 pts (6,732 votes) | 115,238 | +5.7 pts | 22.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 55,215 | 49.8% | 1.5 pts (1,630 votes) | 110,823 | -4.5 pts | 20.8 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 | 265,845 | 36.7% of population |
| 2004 | 264,541 | 41.1% of population |
| 2008 | 267,282 | 44.3% of population |
| 2012 | 266,492 | 41.5% of population |
| 2016 | 269,862 | 40.8% of population |
| 2020 | 272,688 | 42.3% of population |
| 2024 | 273,744 | 40.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in St. Joseph shifted 1.4 points toward the Democratic 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
St. Joseph has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has St. Joseph voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, St. Joseph has voted Democratic in 6 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 1 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in St. Joseph?
St. Joseph's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 0.1 points (122 votes) out of 97,474 total votes cast.
Has St. Joseph ever flipped between parties?
Yes. St. Joseph changed which party won the county in: 2004, 2008, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in St. Joseph?
The widest margin on record for St. Joseph was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 17.2 points.
How many votes were cast in St. Joseph relative to its population?
In 2024, 110,823 votes were recorded in St. Joseph against a total population of 273,744 (40.5% 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 St. Joseph a presidential bellwether county?
St. Joseph has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 2 of 7 (29%).