County record · fips 17069 · Illinois
HardinIL
Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+62.5
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
14–26
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
1936
R+0.6
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +32.6 pts | Democrats |
| 2000 | -32.4 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +32.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +32.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1928 | -29.9 pts | Republicans |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
3,605
College (BA+)
13%
Median income
$54,271
2024 dollars
Non-white
4%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
30%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Gallatin, IL · Pope, IL · Saline, IL · Crittenden, KY · Livingston, KY · Union, KY