Washington County, Illinois
AkashicWashington County, ILTrumpR+57.2
2024 precinct map of Washington CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Washington 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 | 77.9% | 5,892 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 20.7% | 1,564 |
| Robert F Kennedy Jr.Independent | 1.4% | 105 |
Harris +50Trump +50
20 precincts · 7,562 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 | 20.7%Harris1,564 | 77.9%Trump5,892 | 1.4%Kennedy105 | 7,562 | ||
| R | 20.7%Biden1,641 | 77.2%Trump6,115 | 1.2%Jorgensen92 | 7,921 | ||
| R | 19.5%Clinton1,448 | 74.9%Trump5,571 | 3.9%Johnson289 | 7,438 | ||
| R | 33.0%Obama2,450 | 64.5%Romney4,792 | 1.3%JOHNSON99 | 7,435 | ||
| R | 42.1%Obama3,342 | 56.4%McCain4,473 | 1.5%Nader117 | 7,932 | ||
| R | 36.8%Kerry2,986 | 62.6%Bush5,072 | 0.6%Badnarik46 | 8,104 | ||
| R | 37.0%Gore2,638 | 61.0%Bush4,353 | 1.3%Nader96 | 7,138 | ||
| R | 39.6%Clinton2,744 | 48.2%Dole3,339 | 11.4%Perot790 | 6,927 | ||
| R | 39.5%Clinton2,986 | 39.7%Bush3,003 | 20.4%Perot1,542 | 7,555 | ||
| R | 39.1%Dukakis2,689 | 60.0%Bush4,127 | 0.8%Paul58 | 6,874 | ||
| R | 31.4%Mondale2,363 | 68.2%Reagan5,129 | 0.3%Bergland24 | 7,516 | ||
| R | 27.8%Carter2,158 | 69.0%Reagan5,354 | 3.2%Anderson250 | 7,762 | ||
| R | 41.1%Carter3,222 | 57.2%Ford4,485 | 1.7%McCarthy137 | 7,844 | ||
| R | 30.9%McGovern2,327 | 68.9%Nixon5,179 | 0.2%Schmitz16 | 7,522 | ||
| R | 27.7%Humphrey2,093 | 63.3%Nixon4,793 | 9.0%Wallace683 | 7,569 | ||
| R | 48.9%Johnson3,670 | 51.1%Goldwater3,840 | 0.0% | 7,510 | ||
| R | 37.9%Kennedy3,093 | 61.9%Nixon5,053 | 0.1%Byrd11 | 8,157 | ||
| R | 34.7%Stevenson2,820 | 65.1%Eisenhower5,299 | 0.2%Andrews16 | 8,135 | ||
| R | 33.7%Stevenson2,824 | 66.2%Eisenhower5,546 | 0.1%Hallinan11 | 8,381 | ||
| R | 37.3%Truman2,737 | 62.0%Dewey4,544 | 0.7%Thurmond49 | 7,330 | ||
| R | 33.3%Roosevelt2,723 | 66.3%Dewey5,428 | 0.4%Thomas35 | 8,186 | ||
| R | 37.7%Roosevelt3,479 | 61.8%Willkie5,701 | 0.5%Thomas42 | 9,222 | ||
| R | 46.4%Roosevelt4,119 | 51.2%Landon4,540 | 2.4%Lemke209 | 8,868 | ||
| D | 59.2%Roosevelt4,696 | 38.8%Hoover3,076 | 1.9%Thomas154 | 7,926 | ||
| R | 43.8%Smith2,848 | 55.9%Hoover3,638 | 0.3%Thomas22 | 6,508 | ||
| R | 28.1%Davis1,717 | 56.4%Coolidge3,444 | 15.4%La Follette942 | 6,103 | ||
| R | 17.3%Cox1,102 | 70.8%Harding4,519 | 12.0%Debs765 | 6,386 | ||
| R | 36.6%Wilson2,794 | 60.9%Hughes4,657 | 2.5%Benson190 | 7,641 | ||
| D | 39.1%Wilson1,654 | 30.8%Taft1,304 | 30.1%Roosevelt1,276 | 4,234 | ||
| R | 41.9%Bryan1,830 | 53.9%Taft2,355 | 4.3%Debs187 | 4,372 | ||
| R | 36.3%Parker1,504 | 57.3%Roosevelt2,374 | 6.4%Debs265 | 4,143 | ||
| R | 45.9%Bryan2,081 | 51.8%McKinley2,351 | 2.3%Woolley106 | 4,538 | ||
| R | 44.9%Bryan1,979 | 53.3%McKinley2,351 | 1.8%Palmer81 | 4,411 | ||
| R | 45.2%Cleveland1,868 | 47.3%Harrison1,956 | 7.4%Weaver307 | 4,131 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | −2.1% |
| 1896 | −8.4% |
| 1900 | −5.9% |
| 1904 | −21.0% |
| 1908 | −12.0% |
| 1912 | +8.3% |
| 1916 | −24.4% |
| 1920 | −53.5% |
| 1924 | −28.3% |
| 1928 | −12.1% |
| 1932 | +20.4% |
| 1936 | −4.7% |
| 1940 | −24.1% |
| 1944 | −33.0% |
| 1948 | −24.7% |
| 1952 | −32.5% |
| 1956 | −30.5% |
| 1960 | −24.0% |
| 1964 | −2.3% |
| 1968 | −35.7% |
| 1972 | −37.9% |
| 1976 | −16.1% |
| 1980 | −41.2% |
| 1984 | −36.8% |
| 1988 | −20.9% |
| 1992 | −0.2% |
| 1996 | −8.6% |
| 2000 | −24.0% |
| 2004 | −25.7% |
| 2008 | −14.3% |
| 2012 | −31.5% |
| 2016 | −55.4% |
| 2020 | −56.5% |
| 2024 | −57.2% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10,543 |
| 2018 | 10,083 |
| 2020 | 10,228 |
| 2022 | 10,101 |
| 2024 | 10,299 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Washington County's 2024 presidential margin of R+57.2 places it among the state's most lopsided rural counties, reflecting a broader realignment of small downstate communities away from competitive voting patterns over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 20.4 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 57.2 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 0.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 57.2 points.
A population of 13,627, a 95% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $78,224 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Crawford County and Ozark County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Washington County, Illinois vote in 2024?
In 2024, Washington County, Illinois voted Republican by 57.2 points (R+57.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 7,562 votes cast, 1,564 went Democratic and 5,892 went Republican.
When did Washington County, Illinois last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Washington County, Illinois voted Democratic was 1932.
How many people live in Washington County, Illinois?
Washington County, Illinois has a population of 13,627 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Washington County, Illinois?
Median household income in Washington County, Illinois is $78,224 — below the national median of $80,734. The Illinois state median is $83,390.
What is the political history of Washington County, Illinois?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Washington County, Illinois from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 2 went Democratic and 32 went Republican.