Tazewell County, Illinois
AkashicTazewell County, ILTrumpR+26.6
2024 precinct map of Tazewell CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Tazewell County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 62.4% | 42,451 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 35.8% | 24,325 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.7% | 1,190 |
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82 precincts · 68,027 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 35.8%Harris24,325 | 62.4%Trump42,451 | 1.7%Kennedy1,190 | 68,027 | ||
| R | 35.8%Biden24,819 | 61.4%Trump42,513 | 1.7%Jorgensen1,175 | 69,276 | ||
| R | 31.9%Clinton20,685 | 59.8%Trump38,707 | 5.2%Johnson3,358 | 64,751 | ||
| R | 39.9%Obama24,438 | 57.7%Romney35,335 | 1.4%JOHNSON887 | 61,282 | ||
| R | 46.0%Obama29,384 | 52.1%McCain33,247 | 1.9%Nader1,223 | 63,854 | ||
| R | 41.4%Kerry25,814 | 57.8%Bush36,058 | 0.7%Badnarik466 | 62,338 | ||
| R | 43.5%Gore25,379 | 54.0%Bush31,537 | 1.8%Nader1,022 | 58,348 | ||
| R | 45.0%Clinton24,139 | 45.4%Dole24,395 | 9.0%Perot4,814 | 53,678 | ||
| D | 44.1%Clinton26,428 | 39.1%Bush23,469 | 16.5%Perot9,927 | 59,994 | ||
| R | 45.8%Dukakis24,603 | 53.7%Bush28,861 | 0.5%Paul263 | 53,727 | ||
| R | 40.4%Mondale23,095 | 59.1%Reagan33,782 | 0.4%Bergland238 | 57,115 | ||
| R | 30.0%Carter16,924 | 62.8%Reagan35,481 | 7.2%Anderson4,057 | 56,462 | ||
| R | 43.5%Carter22,821 | 55.1%Ford28,951 | 1.4%McCarthy731 | 52,503 | ||
| R | 32.7%McGovern15,576 | 67.1%Nixon31,937 | 0.2%Schmitz100 | 47,613 | ||
| R | 42.8%Humphrey20,712 | 47.4%Nixon22,971 | 9.8%Wallace4,739 | 48,422 | ||
| D | 62.5%Johnson28,561 | 37.5%Goldwater17,170 | 0.0% | 45,731 | ||
| R | 46.1%Kennedy20,521 | 53.8%Nixon23,967 | 0.1%Byrd38 | 44,526 | ||
| R | 40.6%Stevenson16,230 | 59.3%Eisenhower23,690 | 0.1%Andrews50 | 39,970 | ||
| R | 44.8%Stevenson16,862 | 55.1%Eisenhower20,763 | 0.1%Hallinan28 | 37,653 | ||
| D | 52.8%Truman14,131 | 46.7%Dewey12,504 | 0.5%Thurmond143 | 26,778 | ||
| D | 53.3%Roosevelt14,412 | 46.3%Dewey12,531 | 0.4%Thomas96 | 27,039 | ||
| D | 58.4%Roosevelt17,624 | 41.2%Willkie12,419 | 0.4%Thomas116 | 30,159 | ||
| D | 66.5%Roosevelt16,487 | 32.1%Landon7,946 | 1.4%Lemke341 | 24,774 | ||
| D | 64.5%Roosevelt13,591 | 34.5%Hoover7,260 | 1.0%Thomas204 | 21,055 | ||
| R | 41.7%Smith6,910 | 56.7%Hoover9,409 | 1.6%Thomas267 | 16,586 | ||
| R | 23.5%Davis3,375 | 52.1%Coolidge7,488 | 24.4%La Follette3,507 | 14,370 | ||
| R | 29.7%Cox3,640 | 62.7%Harding7,679 | 7.6%Debs931 | 12,250 | ||
| D | 48.1%Wilson6,743 | 47.6%Hughes6,672 | 4.3%Benson599 | 14,014 | ||
| D | 47.4%Wilson3,654 | 13.7%Taft1,054 | 39.0%Roosevelt3,009 | 7,717 | ||
| D | 47.8%Bryan3,786 | 47.5%Taft3,767 | 4.7%Debs370 | 7,923 | ||
| R | 42.1%Parker3,255 | 52.4%Roosevelt4,051 | 5.5%Debs423 | 7,729 | ||
| D | 49.2%Bryan4,048 | 48.1%McKinley3,957 | 2.8%Woolley230 | 8,235 | ||
| D | 49.2%Bryan3,743 | 48.7%McKinley3,703 | 2.0%Palmer155 | 7,601 | ||
| D | 52.6%Cleveland3,652 | 43.6%Harrison3,030 | 3.8%Weaver262 | 6,944 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +9.0% |
| 1896 | +0.5% |
| 1900 | +1.1% |
| 1904 | −10.3% |
| 1908 | +0.2% |
| 1912 | +33.7% |
| 1916 | +0.5% |
| 1920 | −33.0% |
| 1924 | −28.6% |
| 1928 | −15.1% |
| 1932 | +30.1% |
| 1936 | +34.5% |
| 1940 | +17.3% |
| 1944 | +7.0% |
| 1948 | +6.1% |
| 1952 | −10.4% |
| 1956 | −18.7% |
| 1960 | −7.7% |
| 1964 | +24.9% |
| 1968 | −4.7% |
| 1972 | −34.4% |
| 1976 | −11.7% |
| 1980 | −32.9% |
| 1984 | −18.7% |
| 1988 | −7.9% |
| 1992 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | −0.5% |
| 2000 | −10.6% |
| 2004 | −16.4% |
| 2008 | −6.0% |
| 2012 | −17.8% |
| 2016 | −27.8% |
| 2020 | −25.5% |
| 2024 | −26.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 94,293 |
| 2018 | 95,297 |
| 2020 | 944,087 |
| 2022 | 92,388 |
| 2024 | 91,753 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Tazewell's largely white, working-class electorate along the Illinois River corridor has shifted decisively rightward over two decades, delivering Republican presidential margins that have roughly doubled since 2008.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.5 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 34.4 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 26.6 points.
A population of 130,290, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $77,982 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Crawford County and Jasper County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Tazewell County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Tazewell County, Illinois voted Republican by 26.6 points (R+26.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 68,027 votes cast, 24,325 went Democratic and 42,451 went Republican.
When did Tazewell County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Tazewell County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1992.
How many people live in Tazewell County, Illinois?
Tazewell County, Illinois has a population of 130,290 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Tazewell County, Illinois?
Median household income in Tazewell County, Illinois is $77,982 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Tazewell County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Tazewell County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 13 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.