Vigo, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
Vigo, Indiana has voted Republican in 5 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 0.8 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 | George W. Bush | Republican | 18,021 | 49.7% | 1.2 pts (451 votes) | 36,228 | — | 14.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 20,988 | 52.8% | 6.4 pts (2,562 votes) | 39,744 | -5.2 pts | 14.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 25,040 | 57.3% | 15.8 pts (6,919 votes) | 43,706 | +22.5 pts | 15.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 19,712 | 49.4% | 0.9 pts (343 votes) | 39,877 | -15.2 pts | 11.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 21,937 | 55.1% | 15.1 pts (6,006 votes) | 39,818 | -16.7 pts | 4.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 24,545 | 56.3% | 14.7 pts (6,422 votes) | 43,594 | +0.8 pts | 1.3 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 23,738 | 58.0% | 18.1 pts (7,400 votes) | 40,914 | -3.4 pts | 0.8 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 | 105,762 | 34.3% of population |
| 2004 | 104,662 | 38.0% of population |
| 2008 | 106,972 | 40.9% of population |
| 2012 | 108,523 | 36.7% of population |
| 2016 | 107,790 | 36.9% of population |
| 2020 | 106,133 | 41.1% of population |
| 2024 | 106,166 | 38.5% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Vigo shifted 17.2 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
Vigo has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), 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 Vigo voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Vigo has voted Democratic in 2 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 5 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Vigo?
Vigo's closest recorded margin was in 2012, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 0.9 points (343 votes) out of 39,877 total votes cast.
Has Vigo ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Vigo changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Vigo?
The widest margin on record for Vigo was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 18.5 points.
How many votes were cast in Vigo relative to its population?
In 2024, 40,914 votes were recorded in Vigo against a total population of 106,166 (38.5% 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 Vigo a presidential bellwether county?
Vigo has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Indiana's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).