Winnebago County, Illinois: null
Illinois · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+0.6
2024 Margin
R+1.9%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2008
Voting Streak
Classification
285K
Population
Winnebago County, Illinois voted D+0.6 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 59,942 votes (49.4%). This represented a R+1.9% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2008.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
3.1
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
Stable
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+0.6
2020→2024 SwingR+1.9%
Voting StreakD since 2008
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population285,350
Median Age
39.5(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
33.6%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$61,738(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
64.8%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
15.0%(US: 18.6%)
Black
13.7%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
2.9%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
65.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
16.0%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
6.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.4%(59,942) | 48.8%(59,257) | D+0.6 | -1.9 |
| 2020 | 50.0%(64,056) | 47.5%(60,861) | D+2.5 | +2.4 |
| 2016 | 46.4%(55,713) | 46.3%(55,624) | D+0.1 | -5.4 |
| 2012 | 51.7%(61,732) | 46.2%(55,138) | D+5.5 | -7.3 |
| 2008 | 55.6%(70,034) | 42.8%(53,886) | D+12.8 | +13.7 |
| 2004 | 49.2%(59,740) | 50.1%(60,782) | R+0.9 | +0.8 |
| 2000 | 47.6%(51,981) | 49.2%(53,816) | R+1.7 | -3.5 |
| 1996 | 46.3%(46,264) | 44.5%(44,479) | D+1.8 | -3.6 |
| 1992 | 43.0%(48,298) | 37.6%(42,221) | D+5.4 | +15.7 |
| 1988 | 44.6%(45,280) | 54.9%(55,699) | R+10.3 | +7.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 49.7%(43,740) | 48.8%(42,972) | D+0.9 | +0.3 |
| 2020 | 48.4%(61,182) | 47.9%(60,473) | D+0.6 | +4.7 |
| 2016 | 44.6%(52,730) | 48.8%(57,643) | R+4.2 | +1.9 |
| 2014 | 44.9%(35,436) | 51.0%(40,239) | R+6.1 | +13.2 |
| 2010 | 36.3%(29,144) | 55.5%(44,622) | R+19.3 | -44.0 |
| 2008 | 59.8%(73,518) | 35.0%(43,066) | D+24.8 | -4.2 |
| 2004 | 62.9%(74,911) | 34.0%(40,470) | D+28.9 | +16.0 |
| 2002 | 55.4%(42,442) | 42.4%(32,520) | D+12.9 | +42.4 |
| 1998 | 33.7%(23,795) | 63.2%(44,538) | R+29.4 | -22.3 |
| 1996 | 44.6%(43,987) | 51.7%(50,985) | R+7.1 | -8.5 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 47.5%(41,987) | 49.2%(43,492) | R+1.7 | -4.1 |
| 2018 | 45.7%(43,440) | 43.3%(41,156) | D+2.4 | +20.3 |
| 2014 | 38.9%(30,691) | 56.8%(44,785) | R+17.9 | +4.2 |
| 2010 | 34.7%(28,398) | 56.8%(46,492) | R+22.1 | -30.1 |
| 2006 | 41.5%(32,383) | 33.5%(26,147) | D+8.0 | +7.6 |
| 2002 | 48.0%(37,060) | 47.6%(36,798) | D+0.3 | +26.6 |
| 1998 | 36.0%(25,340) | 62.3%(43,805) | R+26.3 | +20.3 |
| 1994 | 24.9%(17,087) | 71.4%(49,053) | R+46.5 | -31.3 |
| 1990 | 41.9%(29,990) | 57.1%(40,910) | R+15.3 | +38.5 |
| 1986 | 5.8%(3,669) | 59.5%(37,805) | R+53.8 | -52.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GOP | Donald Trump(78.5%) | Nikki Haley(16.0%) | ✓ |
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(57.3%) | Bernie Sanders(37.8%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Bernie Sanders(52.4%) | Hillary Clinton(47.1%) | ✗ |
| 2016 | GOP | Ted Cruz(40.5%) | Donald Trump(35.2%) | ✗ |
| 2008 | Dem | Barack Obama(62.5%) | Hillary Clinton(35.4%) | ✓ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee