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County record · fips 17093 · Illinois

KendallIL

Democratic ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
D+1.6
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
4–36
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
23/40
57% of its elections
Closest election
2016
R+0.2
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
1876-124.8 ptsRepublicans
1872+122.5 ptsDemocrats
1912+55.3 ptsDemocrats
1916-53.1 ptsRepublicans
1932+44.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
137,675
College (BA+)
37%
Median income
$111,601
2024 dollars
Non-white
38%
Rural
11%
Age 65+
11%

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

Neighbouring counties

DeKalb, IL · Grundy, IL · Kane, IL · LaSalle, IL · Will, IL