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County record · fips 17047 · Illinois

EdwardsIL

Republican ×40 since 1868all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+71.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
0–40
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1932
R+5.9
this countyIllinoisnational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1876+64.2 ptsDemocrats
1872-63.6 ptsRepublicans
1932+44.2 ptsDemocrats
1968-34.9 ptsRepublicans
1964+32.6 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
6,075
College (BA+)
14%
Median income
$60,519
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
23%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Richland, IL · Wabash, IL · Wayne, IL · White, IL