Question 1

How did Edgar, Illinois vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Edgar, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+52.3. Kamala D Harris received 1,816 votes and Donald Trump received 5,955 out of 7,912 total votes cast, a 0.1-point shift toward Democrats from 2020.

Question 2

What is Edgar, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Edgar, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1996. The largest single-election swing was 98.5 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Edgar, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Edgar, Illinois has a population of 16,535 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 95.8% non-Hispanic white, 1.5% Hispanic. About 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $59,941.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Edgar, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Edgar, Illinois are Henry, St. Clair, Carroll. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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