Starke, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Starke, Indiana has voted Republican in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2012. In 2024, it was 33.5 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 | 4,349 | 50.0% | 2.4 pts (213 votes) | 8,701 | — | 13.5 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 4,846 | 54.2% | 9.6 pts (859 votes) | 8,937 | -7.2 pts | 11.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,778 | 50.5% | 3.2 pts (305 votes) | 9,466 | +13.0 pts | 2.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 4,738 | 54.1% | 10.6 pts (929 votes) | 8,754 | -14.2 pts | 0.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,367 | 69.0% | 42.0 pts (3,878 votes) | 9,226 | -32.9 pts | 23.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,466 | 72.6% | 46.8 pts (4,816 votes) | 10,290 | -3.8 pts | 31.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,889 | 75.3% | 52.0 pts (5,453 votes) | 10,478 | -5.2 pts | 33.5 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 | 23,525 | 37.0% of population |
| 2004 | 23,310 | 38.3% of population |
| 2008 | 23,379 | 40.5% of population |
| 2012 | 23,160 | 37.8% of population |
| 2016 | 23,019 | 40.1% of population |
| 2020 | 23,399 | 44.0% of population |
| 2024 | 23,463 | 44.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Starke shifted 50.3 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
Starke has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Starke voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Starke 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 Starke?
Starke's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 2.5 points (213 votes) out of 8,701 total votes cast.
Has Starke ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Starke changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2012, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Starke?
The widest margin on record for Starke was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 52.8 points.
How many votes were cast in Starke relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,478 votes were recorded in Starke against a total population of 23,463 (44.7% 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 Starke a presidential bellwether county?
Starke has matched the national popular winner in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections (71%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).