Linn, Iowa — Presidential Election Results
Linn, Iowa has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 23.5 pts more Dem. 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 | 48,897 | 53.1% | 9.2 pts (8,480 votes) | 92,064 | — | 9.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 60,442 | 54.6% | 9.9 pts (11,000 votes) | 110,740 | +0.5 pts | 10.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 68,037 | 60.0% | 21.5 pts (24,411 votes) | 113,355 | +11.9 pts | 12.2 pts more Dem. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 68,581 | 57.9% | 17.7 pts (20,959 votes) | 118,453 | -3.8 pts | 12.1 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 58,935 | 50.3% | 9.0 pts (10,545 votes) | 117,098 | -8.2 pts | 20.0 pts more Dem. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 70,874 | 55.6% | 13.4 pts (17,130 votes) | 127,458 | +3.9 pts | 22.4 pts more Dem. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 66,358 | 54.0% | 9.9 pts (12,121 votes) | 122,959 | -3.7 pts | 23.5 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 | 192,365 | 47.9% of population |
| 2004 | 198,314 | 55.8% of population |
| 2008 | 208,558 | 54.4% of population |
| 2012 | 215,485 | 55.0% of population |
| 2016 | 222,188 | 52.7% of population |
| 2020 | 230,433 | 55.3% of population |
| 2024 | 231,762 | 53.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Linn shifted 0.6 points toward the Democratic 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
Linn has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Linn voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Linn has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Linn?
Linn's closest recorded margin was in 2000, when Al Gore (Democratic) won by 9.5 points (8,480 votes) out of 92,064 total votes cast.
Has Linn ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Linn has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Linn?
The widest margin on record for Linn was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 21.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Linn relative to its population?
In 2024, 122,959 votes were recorded in Linn against a total population of 231,762 (53.1% 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 Linn a presidential bellwether county?
Linn has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Iowa's own statewide winner in 3 of 7 (43%).