White, Indiana — Presidential Election Results
White, Indiana has voted Republican in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 26.7 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 | 6,037 | 61.0% | 24.1 pts (2,382 votes) | 9,904 | — | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 6,974 | 67.3% | 35.7 pts (3,697 votes) | 10,366 | -11.5 pts | 15.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | John McCain | Republican | 5,731 | 53.2% | 8.3 pts (892 votes) | 10,767 | +27.6 pts | 9.5 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Mitt Romney | Republican | 5,970 | 60.3% | 23.6 pts (2,333 votes) | 9,903 | -15.8 pts | 13.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 6,893 | 68.6% | 42.8 pts (4,303 votes) | 10,053 | -21.1 pts | 25.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,957 | 71.3% | 44.1 pts (4,925 votes) | 11,166 | +0.6 pts | 28.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,969 | 71.4% | 45.0 pts (5,024 votes) | 11,163 | -1.2 pts | 26.7 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 | 25,246 | 39.2% of population |
| 2004 | 24,976 | 41.5% of population |
| 2008 | 24,871 | 43.3% of population |
| 2012 | 24,466 | 40.5% of population |
| 2016 | 24,074 | 41.8% of population |
| 2020 | 24,674 | 45.3% of population |
| 2024 | 24,833 | 45.0% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in White shifted 21.5 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
White 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 White voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, White 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 White?
White's closest recorded margin was in 2008, when John McCain (Republican) won by 8.4 points (892 votes) out of 10,767 total votes cast.
Has White ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- White has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in White?
The widest margin on record for White was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 46.0 points.
How many votes were cast in White relative to its population?
In 2024, 11,163 votes were recorded in White against a total population of 24,833 (45.0% 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 White a presidential bellwether county?
White 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%).