HarrisDemocratic74.1%808TrumpRepublican23.6%257OtherAll other candidates2.3%25
D+50.6- Lead
- 551
- Total
- 1,090
- vs nation
- D+52.0
- Turnout
- —
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President margin by year
Place winner margin
Boundary by 2024 margin · Precinct returns · VEST · MIT Election Lab
President results by year
Vote totals, margins, and source status
BidenDemocratic76.0%1,015TrumpRepublican22.8%304OtherAll other candidates1.2%16
D+53.3- Lead
- 711
- Total
- 1,335
- vs nation
- D+48.8
- Turnout
- —
ClintonDemocratic76.5%1,047TrumpRepublican20.0%274OtherAll other candidates3.5%48
D+56.5- Lead
- 773
- Total
- 1,369
- vs nation
- D+54.4
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic86.6%720RomneyRepublican10.6%88OtherAll other candidates2.8%23
D+76.1- Lead
- 632
- Total
- 831
- vs nation
- D+72.2
- Turnout
- —
ObamaDemocratic84.6%1,360McCainRepublican13.4%215OtherAll other candidates2.0%32
D+71.3- Lead
- 1,145
- Total
- 1,607
- vs nation
- D+64.0
- Turnout
- —
KerryDemocratic83.5%1,249BushRepublican14.4%215OtherAll other candidates2.1%32
D+69.1- Lead
- 1,034
- Total
- 1,496
- vs nation
- D+71.6
- Turnout
- —
Key facts
- 2024 presidential margin
- D+50.6MIT Election Lab
- Population
- 2,9002024 5-year
- Median household income
- $49,3262024 5-year
- White (non-Hispanic)
- 29.6%2024 5-year
- Black
- 57.7%2024 5-year
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.8%2024 5-year
- Peak Democratic margin
- D+76.1 in 2012MIT Election Lab
presidential history
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +69.1% |
| 2008 | +71.3% |
| 2012 | +76.1% |
| 2016 | +56.5% |
| 2020 | +53.3% |
| 2024 | +50.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
6 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 74.1%Harris808 | 23.6%Trump257 | 2.3% | D+50.6 | R+2.7 | D+52.0 | 1,090 | |
| D | 76.0%Biden1,015 | 22.8%Trump304 | 1.2% | D+53.3 | R+3.2 | D+48.8 | 1,335 | |
| D | 76.5%Clinton1,047 | 20.0%Trump274 | 3.5% | D+56.5 | R+19.6 | D+54.4 | 1,369 | |
| D | 86.6%Obama720 | 10.6%Romney88 | 2.8% | D+76.1 | D+4.8 | D+72.2 | 831 | |
| D | 84.6%Obama1,360 | 13.4%McCain215 | 2.0% | D+71.3 | — | D+64.0 | 1,607 | |
| D | 83.5%Kerry1,249 | 14.4%Bush215 | 2.1% | D+69.1 | — | D+71.6 | 1,496 |
Federal and statewide elections · 2 House · 1 Senate
U.S. House
Each row shows U.S. House votes counted inside this Place. “Vote lead” is the local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
| Year | Vote lead | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | D | 80.7%860 | 19.3%206 | 1,066 |
| 2020 | D | 76.6%1,001 | 23.4%305 | 1,306 |
U.S. Senate
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D | 81.3%1,025 | 18.7%235 | 1,260 |
Madison sits in the Upper Midwest. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 76.1 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.7 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.6 points.
A population of 2,900, a 30% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $49,326 describe the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Madison, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Madison, Illinois voted Democratic by 50.6 points (D+50.6), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 1,090 votes cast, 808 went Democratic and 257 went Republican.
How many people live in Madison, Illinois?
Madison, Illinois has a population of 2,900 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Madison, Illinois?
Median household income in Madison, Illinois is $49,326 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Madison, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 6 presidential elections in Madison, Illinois from 2004 to 2024. Of those, 6 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.