Jackson, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Jackson, Iowa has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Republican in 2016. In 2024, it was 19.5 pts more Rep. than Iowa overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 4,945 | 54.7% | 13.0 pts (1,176 votes) | 9,032 | — | 13.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 5,656 | 56.5% | 14.1 pts (1,414 votes) | 10,011 | +0.8 pts | 15.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 6,102 | 61.3% | 24.4 pts (2,429 votes) | 9,955 | +10.6 pts | 15.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 5,907 | 57.7% | 16.9 pts (1,730 votes) | 10,242 | -7.7 pts | 11.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 5,824 | 56.5% | 19.3 pts (1,987 votes) | 10,310 | -37.7 pts | 10.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 6,957 | 62.5% | 26.3 pts (2,928 votes) | 11,135 | -6.1 pts | 18.0 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Donald J Trump | Republican | 7,074 | 65.5% | 32.5 pts (3,507 votes) | 10,801 | -6.3 pts | 19.5 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 | 20,297 | 44.5% of population |
| 2004 | 20,146 | 49.7% of population |
| 2008 | 19,919 | 50.0% of population |
| 2012 | 19,685 | 52.0% of population |
| 2016 | 19,393 | 53.2% of population |
| 2020 | 19,453 | 57.2% of population |
| 2024 | 19,390 | 55.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Jackson shifted 46.5 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
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa'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 Jackson voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Jackson has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Jackson?
Jackson's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 13.5 points (1,176 votes) out of 9,032 total votes cast.
Has Jackson ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Jackson changed which party won the county in: 2016, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Jackson?
The widest margin on record for Jackson was in 2024, when Donald J Trump (Republican) won by 33.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Jackson relative to its population?
In 2024, 10,801 votes were recorded in Jackson against a total population of 19,390 (55.7% 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 Jackson a presidential bellwether county?
Jackson has matched the national popular winner in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections (57%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 6 of 7 (86%).