Switzerland, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Switzerland, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 39.0 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 | 1,831 | 56.5% | 15.3 pts (495 votes) | 3,239 | — | 0.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 2,161 | 58.9% | 18.6 pts (682 votes) | 3,671 | -3.1 pts | 2.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 1,940 | 53.3% | 8.3 pts (302 votes) | 3,640 | +10.3 pts | 9.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 1,872 | 55.1% | 12.8 pts (435 votes) | 3,397 | -4.7 pts | 2.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 2,558 | 69.2% | 44.0 pts (1,628 votes) | 3,699 | -33.5 pts | 26.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,133 | 75.4% | 52.2 pts (2,169 votes) | 4,154 | -6.3 pts | 36.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 3,319 | 77.9% | 57.4 pts (2,446 votes) | 4,258 | -5.4 pts | 39.0 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 | 9,129 | 35.5% of population |
| 2004 | 9,863 | 37.2% of population |
| 2008 | 10,387 | 35.0% of population |
| 2012 | 10,462 | 32.5% of population |
| 2016 | 10,641 | 34.8% of population |
| 2020 | 9,742 | 42.6% of population |
| 2024 | 9,988 | 42.6% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Switzerland shifted 42.7 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
Switzerland 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 Switzerland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
Switzerland's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.4 points (302 votes) out of 3,640 total votes cast.
Has Switzerland ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Switzerland has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Switzerland?
The widest margin on record for Switzerland was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 58.3 points.
How many votes were cast in Switzerland relative to its population?
In 2024, 4,258 votes were recorded in Switzerland against a total population of 9,988 (42.6% 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 Switzerland a presidential bellwether county?
Switzerland 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%).