Whiteside County, IL
IL · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Whiteside County, IL (Illinois) voted R+14.7 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 14,898 votes (56.33%) to 11,012 (41.64%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.4% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Whiteside County is classified as a lean Republican county. Whiteside County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016. The county has a population of approximately 54,947.
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 | 41.6%(11,012) | 56.3%(14,898) | R+14.7 | R+6.4 |
| 2020 | 44.7%(12,253) | 53.0%(14,527) | R+8.3 | R+2.1 |
| 2016 | 43.1%(11,035) | 49.3%(12,615) | R+6.2 | R+23.2 |
| 2012 | 57.4%(14,833) | 40.5%(10,448) | D+17.0 | R+0.6 |
| 2008 | 58.0%(15,607) | 40.5%(10,883) | D+17.6 | D+14.7 |
| 2004 | 51.1%(13,723) | 48.2%(12,959) | D+2.8 | R+3.7 |
| 2000 | 51.9%(12,886) | 45.3%(11,252) | D+6.6 | R+6.5 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(11,913) | 38.0%(8,859) | D+13.1 | D+5.0 |
| 1992 | 45.4%(12,329) | 37.4%(10,146) | D+8.0 | D+14.8 |
| 1988 | 46.3%(11,328) | 53.0%(12,978) | R+6.7 | D+12.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Whiteside County, IL • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45.2%(8,890) | 54.8%(10,792) | R+9.7 | R+6.0 |
| 2020 | 46.3%(12,502) | 50.0%(13,502) | R+3.7 | R+1.8 |
| 2016 | 46.3%(11,672) | 48.2%(12,149) | R+1.9 | R+3.0 |
| 2014 | 48.5%(8,517) | 47.4%(8,331) | D+1.1 | D+19.6 |
| 2010 | 37.4%(7,005) | 55.9%(10,473) | R+18.5 | R+51.4 |
| 2008 | 64.4%(16,917) | 31.6%(8,285) | D+32.9 | R+4.2 |
| 2004 | 67.2%(17,585) | 30.1%(7,879) | D+37.1 | D+26.5 |
| 2002 | 54.4%(9,079) | 43.7%(7,303) | D+10.6 | D+31.7 |
| 1998 | 38.2%(6,505) | 59.2%(10,088) | R+21.0 | R+26.8 |
| 1996 | 51.2%(11,753) | 45.5%(10,432) | D+5.8 | R+0.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 41.1%(8,335) | 54.7%(11,090) | R+13.6 | R+9.6 |
| 2018 | 43.9%(9,371) | 47.8%(10,221) | R+4.0 | D+9.3 |
| 2014 | 40.9%(7,125) | 54.2%(9,436) | R+13.3 | D+5.5 |
| 2010 | 37.1%(6,981) | 55.8%(10,510) | R+18.8 | R+22.2 |
| 2006 | 47.0%(8,258) | 43.5%(7,649) | D+3.5 | D+2.3 |
| 2002 | 49.1%(8,214) | 47.9%(8,020) | D+1.2 | D+15.5 |
| 1998 | 42.2%(7,221) | 56.5%(9,671) | R+14.3 | D+26.8 |
| 1994 | 28.6%(4,995) | 69.7%(12,179) | R+41.1 | R+38.9 |
| 1990 | 48.5%(9,435) | 50.6%(9,857) | R+2.2 | D+43.9 |
| 1986 | 7.5%(1,262) | 53.5%(9,024) | R+46.0 | R+36.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab