Hardin County, IL
IL · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Hardin County, IL (Illinois) voted R+61.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,546 votes (80.27%) to 357 (18.54%) for Harris.
This represents a R+4.3% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Hardin County is classified as a deep Republican county. Hardin County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 3,605.
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 | 18.5%(357) | 80.3%(1,546) | R+61.7 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 20.8%(449) | 78.2%(1,691) | R+57.4 | R+0.0 |
| 2016 | 19.6%(420) | 77.0%(1,653) | R+57.4 | R+23.4 |
| 2012 | 31.9%(742) | 65.9%(1,535) | R+34.0 | R+14.6 |
| 2008 | 39.6%(892) | 59.0%(1,330) | R+19.4 | D+4.3 |
| 2004 | 37.9%(923) | 61.6%(1,501) | R+23.7 | R+16.8 |
| 2000 | 44.9%(1,184) | 51.8%(1,366) | R+6.9 | R+27.3 |
| 1996 | 50.5%(1,323) | 30.2%(790) | D+20.4 | R+1.1 |
| 1992 | 52.5%(1,665) | 31.0%(985) | D+21.4 | D+28.4 |
| 1988 | 46.3%(1,308) | 53.3%(1,504) | R+6.9 | D+9.8 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Hardin County, IL • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25.5%(418) | 74.5%(1,220) | R+49.0 | R+8.4 |
| 2020 | 28.5%(591) | 69.0%(1,431) | R+40.5 | R+27.4 |
| 2016 | 41.8%(865) | 55.0%(1,137) | R+13.1 | D+2.7 |
| 2014 | 40.2%(581) | 56.0%(811) | R+15.9 | D+5.0 |
| 2010 | 36.3%(719) | 57.2%(1,133) | R+20.9 | R+39.9 |
| 2008 | 56.8%(1,212) | 37.8%(807) | D+19.0 | D+7.7 |
| 2004 | 53.8%(1,253) | 42.5%(991) | D+11.2 | R+6.4 |
| 2002 | 58.1%(1,269) | 40.4%(883) | D+17.7 | D+23.9 |
| 1998 | 45.6%(1,120) | 51.9%(1,274) | R+6.3 | R+21.3 |
| 1996 | 55.0%(1,368) | 39.9%(993) | D+15.1 | D+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 16.4%(284) | 77.5%(1,339) | R+61.1 | R+44.0 |
| 2018 | 34.4%(558) | 51.5%(835) | R+17.1 | D+18.0 |
| 2014 | 29.2%(419) | 64.3%(922) | R+35.1 | R+5.5 |
| 2010 | 32.3%(680) | 61.9%(1,303) | R+29.6 | R+55.2 |
| 2006 | 59.3%(1,280) | 33.7%(727) | D+25.6 | D+16.6 |
| 2002 | 53.6%(1,249) | 44.6%(1,039) | D+9.0 | R+35.5 |
| 1998 | 72.0%(1,940) | 27.5%(740) | D+44.5 | D+89.7 |
| 1994 | 26.5%(680) | 71.7%(1,839) | R+45.2 | R+64.9 |
| 1990 | 59.5%(1,592) | 39.9%(1,066) | D+19.7 | D+61.7 |
| 1986 | 6.8%(178) | 48.9%(1,276) | R+42.0 | R+41.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab