Franklin County, Iowa: Northern Rural Secular
Iowa · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+41.6
2024 Margin
R+6.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2012
Voting Streak
10K
Population
Franklin County, Iowa voted R+41.6 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 3,431 votes (70.02%). This represented a R+6.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2012.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+41.6
2020→2024 SwingR+6.6%
Voting StreakR since 2012
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population10,019
Median Age
42.8(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
18.2%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$62,214(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
80.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
16.1%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
72.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
15.1%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.6%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
5.9%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.4%(1,393) | 70.0%(3,431) | R+41.6 | R+6.6 |
| 2020 | 31.7%(1,626) | 66.7%(3,422) | R+35.0 | R+1.9 |
| 2016 | 29.6%(1,493) | 62.7%(3,163) | R+33.1 | R+22.4 |
| 2012 | 43.7%(2,266) | 54.4%(2,823) | R+10.7 | R+12.2 |
| 2008 | 50.0%(2,575) | 48.6%(2,501) | D+1.4 | D+15.7 |
| 2004 | 42.4%(2,340) | 56.7%(3,128) | R+14.3 | R+3.4 |
| 2000 | 43.0%(2,122) | 53.8%(2,657) | R+10.8 | R+14.6 |
| 1996 | 47.2%(2,232) | 43.4%(2,054) | D+3.8 | D+5.4 |
| 1992 | 38.9%(2,049) | 40.6%(2,137) | R+1.7 | R+7.2 |
| 1988 | 52.4%(2,594) | 46.9%(2,320) | D+5.5 | D+19.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 28.1%(1,025) | 70.0%(2,558) | R+42.0 | R+9.7 |
| 2020 | 32.4%(1,639) | 64.6%(3,270) | R+32.2 | D+15.9 |
| 2016 | 23.7%(1,172) | 71.9%(3,550) | R+48.1 | R+16.2 |
| 2014 | 31.3%(1,221) | 63.2%(2,470) | R+32.0 | D+19.4 |
| 2010 | 23.3%(891) | 74.6%(2,859) | R+51.3 | R+69.5 |
| 2008 | 59.0%(2,993) | 40.9%(2,075) | D+18.1 | D+82.2 |
| 2004 | 17.4%(953) | 81.4%(4,471) | R+64.1 | R+68.4 |
| 2002 | 50.9%(2,082) | 46.6%(1,906) | D+4.3 | D+66.4 |
| 1998 | 18.6%(722) | 80.7%(3,129) | R+62.1 | R+60.1 |
| 1996 | 48.2%(2,274) | 50.2%(2,367) | R+2.0 | D+59.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24.3%(881) | 73.9%(2,676) | R+49.6 | R+18.7 |
| 2018 | 33.6%(1,379) | 64.4%(2,647) | R+30.9 | D+15.3 |
| 2014 | 24.9%(980) | 71.1%(2,796) | R+46.2 | R+21.0 |
| 2010 | 34.6%(1,329) | 59.7%(2,297) | R+25.2 | R+19.3 |
| 2006 | 46.4%(1,760) | 52.4%(1,984) | R+5.9 | R+15.7 |
| 2002 | 51.6%(2,117) | 41.9%(1,717) | D+9.8 | D+10.8 |
| 1998 | 48.8%(1,891) | 49.8%(1,931) | R+1.0 | D+23.5 |
| 1994 | 37.1%(1,575) | 61.6%(2,618) | R+24.6 | D+11.2 |
| 1990 | 31.9%(1,359) | 67.7%(2,884) | R+35.8 | R+18.8 |
| 1986 | 41.5%(1,759) | 58.5%(2,478) | R+17.0 | D+3.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Primary Election History
Primary Results
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(54.3%) | Other(30.5%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(25.4%) | Pete Buttigieg(24.6%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(56.8%) | Bernie Sanders(42.3%) | ✓ |
| 2012 | Dem | Barack Obama(100.0%) | — | — |
| 2008 | Dem | John Edwards(37.5%) | Barack Obama(33.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee