Butler County, IA
IA · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
Butler County, IA (Iowa) voted R+45.2 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 5,784 votes (71.89%) to 2,144 (26.65%) for Harris.
This represents a R+6.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Butler County is classified as a deep Republican county. Butler County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 14,268.
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 | 26.6%(2,144) | 71.9%(5,784) | R+45.2 | R+6.7 |
| 2020 | 29.9%(2,424) | 68.4%(5,542) | R+38.5 | R+2.1 |
| 2016 | 28.4%(2,157) | 64.9%(4,921) | R+36.5 | R+26.2 |
| 2012 | 44.1%(3,329) | 54.4%(4,106) | R+10.3 | R+5.6 |
| 2008 | 46.9%(3,364) | 51.6%(3,700) | R+4.7 | D+14.3 |
| 2004 | 40.1%(3,001) | 59.1%(4,417) | R+18.9 | R+2.6 |
| 2000 | 40.7%(2,735) | 57.1%(3,837) | R+16.4 | R+16.8 |
| 1996 | 46.2%(3,061) | 45.8%(3,036) | D+0.4 | D+9.6 |
| 1992 | 35.7%(2,548) | 45.0%(3,209) | R+9.3 | D+5.9 |
| 1988 | 42.2%(2,593) | 57.3%(3,523) | R+15.1 | D+17.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Butler County, IA • 1892–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 27.3%(1,669) | 71.0%(4,334) | R+43.7 | R+8.5 |
| 2020 | 30.9%(2,474) | 66.1%(5,291) | R+35.2 | D+13.7 |
| 2016 | 23.9%(1,782) | 72.8%(5,433) | R+48.9 | R+19.8 |
| 2014 | 33.6%(1,944) | 62.7%(3,630) | R+29.1 | D+24.9 |
| 2010 | 22.1%(1,258) | 76.1%(4,339) | R+54.0 | R+68.2 |
| 2008 | 57.0%(4,031) | 42.9%(3,030) | D+14.2 | D+78.0 |
| 2004 | 17.5%(1,302) | 81.4%(6,042) | R+63.8 | R+59.3 |
| 2002 | 46.7%(2,290) | 51.2%(2,510) | R+4.5 | D+56.4 |
| 1998 | 19.2%(959) | 80.1%(4,007) | R+60.9 | R+55.2 |
| 1996 | 46.5%(2,998) | 52.3%(3,370) | R+5.8 | D+54.2 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 23.6%(1,429) | 74.2%(4,501) | R+50.6 | R+20.0 |
| 2018 | 33.5%(2,064) | 64.2%(3,952) | R+30.7 | D+7.7 |
| 2014 | 29.0%(1,673) | 67.3%(3,888) | R+38.3 | R+11.7 |
| 2010 | 34.5%(1,969) | 61.2%(3,485) | R+26.6 | R+21.8 |
| 2006 | 46.8%(2,686) | 51.6%(2,960) | R+4.8 | D+0.2 |
| 2002 | 45.5%(2,232) | 50.4%(2,475) | R+5.0 | D+5.2 |
| 1998 | 44.3%(2,215) | 54.4%(2,721) | R+10.1 | D+26.4 |
| 1994 | 31.2%(1,598) | 67.7%(3,467) | R+36.5 | D+8.7 |
| 1990 | 27.3%(1,397) | 72.5%(3,712) | R+45.2 | R+24.4 |
| 1986 | 39.6%(2,011) | 60.4%(3,072) | R+20.9 | D+19.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab