Morton, Illinois
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −41.1% |
| 2008 | −31.0% |
| 2012 | −44.4% |
| 2016 | −38.2% |
| 2020 | −31.3% |
| 2024 | −29.4% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 33.9%Harris3,445 | 63.3%Trump6,438 | 2.8% | R+29.4 | D+1.9 | R+28.0 | 10,165 | |
| R | 33.2%Biden3,357 | 64.5%Trump6,529 | 2.3% | R+31.3 | D+6.9 | R+35.8 | 10,119 | |
| R | 27.0%Clinton2,545 | 65.2%Trump6,152 | 7.8% | R+38.2 | D+6.2 | R+40.3 | 9,436 | |
| R | 26.6%Obama2,457 | 71.0%Romney6,560 | 2.5% | R+44.4 | R+13.3 | R+48.2 | 9,245 | |
| R | 33.7%Obama3,095 | 64.7%McCain5,948 | 1.6% | R+31.0 | D+10.1 | R+38.3 | 9,194 | |
| R | 29.4%Kerry2,704 | 70.5%Bush6,493 | 0.2% | R+41.1 | — | R+38.7 | 9,211 |
Morton, home to Caterpillar supplier operations and a tight-knit evangelical community, votes reliably Republican in statewide races by margins that often exceed 30 points, making it a reliable benchmark for rural-suburban conservative turnout in Tazewell County.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 44.4 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.9 points toward the Democratic candidate; the 2024 margin was 29.4 points.
A population of 16,595, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $94,402 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Washington and Tipp City.
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Morton, Illinois. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/1750621/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.