Fayette County, IL
IL · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Fayette County, IL (Illinois) voted R+64.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 7,847 votes (81.73%) to 1,632 (17%) for Harris.
This represents a R+2.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Fayette County is classified as a deep Republican county. Fayette County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 21,315.
Quick Stats
Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Ancestry Groups
Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
Census ACSPresidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.0%(1,632) | 81.7%(7,847) | R+64.7 | R+2.9 |
| 2020 | 18.1%(1,826) | 79.9%(8,055) | R+61.8 | R+3.9 |
| 2016 | 19.0%(1,819) | 76.9%(7,372) | R+57.9 | R+23.5 |
| 2012 | 31.7%(2,853) | 66.0%(5,951) | R+34.4 | R+18.5 |
| 2008 | 41.0%(3,967) | 56.8%(5,499) | R+15.8 | D+8.4 |
| 2004 | 37.4%(3,571) | 61.6%(5,880) | R+24.2 | R+10.1 |
| 2000 | 41.6%(3,886) | 55.7%(5,200) | R+14.1 | R+14.1 |
| 1996 | 44.2%(3,887) | 44.1%(3,881) | D+0.1 | R+13.0 |
| 1992 | 47.8%(4,833) | 34.7%(3,508) | D+13.1 | D+21.2 |
| 1988 | 45.8%(4,632) | 53.9%(5,452) | R+8.1 | D+18.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Fayette County, IL • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 22.2%(1,763) | 77.8%(6,190) | R+55.7 | R+0.5 |
| 2020 | 21.3%(2,113) | 76.4%(7,589) | R+55.1 | R+28.0 |
| 2016 | 34.1%(3,201) | 61.3%(5,751) | R+27.2 | D+2.1 |
| 2014 | 33.3%(2,183) | 62.6%(4,104) | R+29.3 | D+13.4 |
| 2010 | 25.6%(1,711) | 68.3%(4,571) | R+42.7 | R+52.2 |
| 2008 | 52.7%(4,960) | 43.2%(4,067) | D+9.5 | D+1.9 |
| 2004 | 52.2%(4,826) | 44.7%(4,127) | D+7.6 | R+4.5 |
| 2002 | 55.1%(4,338) | 43.0%(3,387) | D+12.1 | D+39.5 |
| 1998 | 35.5%(2,743) | 63.0%(4,863) | R+27.4 | R+25.1 |
| 1996 | 47.7%(4,148) | 50.0%(4,352) | R+2.3 | R+7.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15.8%(1,290) | 81.4%(6,627) | R+65.6 | R+34.1 |
| 2018 | 25.0%(1,951) | 56.4%(4,407) | R+31.4 | D+16.8 |
| 2014 | 22.6%(1,481) | 70.8%(4,638) | R+48.2 | R+2.8 |
| 2010 | 23.6%(1,598) | 69.0%(4,675) | R+45.4 | R+12.5 |
| 2006 | 29.4%(2,265) | 62.3%(4,796) | R+32.9 | R+28.5 |
| 2002 | 46.3%(3,678) | 50.6%(4,024) | R+4.4 | R+12.3 |
| 1998 | 53.5%(4,212) | 45.6%(3,588) | D+7.9 | D+48.2 |
| 1994 | 28.7%(2,128) | 69.1%(5,112) | R+40.3 | R+51.9 |
| 1990 | 55.6%(4,902) | 44.0%(3,879) | D+11.6 | D+57.5 |
| 1986 | 7.0%(611) | 52.9%(4,635) | R+45.9 | R+29.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab