Putnam County, Illinois: null
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+22.8
2024 Margin
R+3.5%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
Classification
6K
Population
Putnam County, Illinois voted R+22.8 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 2,014 votes (60.41%). This represented a R+3.5% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
8.0
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-1.4/yr (red)
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+22.8
2020→2024 SwingR+3.5%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population5,637
Median Age
47.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.1%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$75,726(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
90.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
6.4%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
80.7%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
9.9%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.6%(1,254) | 60.4%(2,014) | R+22.8 | -3.5 |
| 2020 | 39.4%(1,338) | 58.7%(1,993) | R+19.3 | +0.6 |
| 2016 | 36.9%(1,147) | 56.8%(1,767) | R+19.9 | -21.7 |
| 2012 | 49.6%(1,559) | 47.8%(1,502) | D+1.8 | -13.8 |
| 2008 | 56.9%(1,900) | 41.3%(1,378) | D+15.6 | +13.2 |
| 2004 | 50.8%(1,704) | 48.4%(1,623) | D+2.4 | -4.5 |
| 2000 | 52.1%(1,657) | 45.2%(1,437) | D+6.9 | -8.9 |
| 1996 | 51.6%(1,425) | 35.7%(987) | D+15.8 | -2.4 |
| 1992 | 47.6%(1,574) | 29.3%(969) | D+18.3 | +15.6 |
| 1988 | 51.0%(1,601) | 48.3%(1,516) | D+2.7 | +15.2 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.3%(1,244) | 53.3%(1,464) | R+8.0 | -0.5 |
| 2020 | 44.3%(1,459) | 51.7%(1,706) | R+7.5 | +3.5 |
| 2016 | 41.7%(1,255) | 52.7%(1,587) | R+11.0 | -8.3 |
| 2014 | 46.0%(1,163) | 48.8%(1,232) | R+2.7 | +14.7 |
| 2010 | 37.3%(846) | 54.7%(1,241) | R+17.4 | -58.2 |
| 2008 | 69.0%(2,219) | 28.2%(908) | D+40.7 | +3.2 |
| 2004 | 67.4%(2,192) | 29.9%(971) | D+37.6 | +13.9 |
| 2002 | 60.8%(1,557) | 37.2%(951) | D+23.7 | +36.1 |
| 1998 | 42.6%(1,011) | 55.0%(1,307) | R+12.5 | -16.3 |
| 1996 | 50.2%(1,365) | 46.4%(1,262) | D+3.8 | -12.9 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 37.9%(1,080) | 57.0%(1,622) | R+19.0 | -14.0 |
| 2018 | 42.9%(1,088) | 48.0%(1,217) | R+5.1 | +1.5 |
| 2014 | 42.9%(1,096) | 49.5%(1,264) | R+6.6 | +5.6 |
| 2010 | 39.4%(913) | 51.6%(1,195) | R+12.2 | -16.2 |
| 2006 | 45.9%(1,039) | 41.9%(948) | D+4.0 | -3.4 |
| 2002 | 51.4%(1,330) | 43.9%(1,138) | D+7.4 | +7.7 |
| 1998 | 49.1%(1,190) | 49.4%(1,196) | R+0.3 | +34.6 |
| 1994 | 31.5%(850) | 66.3%(1,792) | R+34.9 | -52.1 |
| 1990 | 57.9%(1,630) | 40.7%(1,146) | D+17.2 | +62.8 |
| 1986 | 6.9%(191) | 52.5%(1,446) | R+45.6 | -38.3 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(85.0%) | Nikki Haley(9.6%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(69.5%) | Bernie Sanders(22.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(51.8%) | Hillary Clinton(46.7%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(48.7%) | Ted Cruz(28.6%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(54.0%) | Hillary Clinton(42.0%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee