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County record · fips 17129 · Illinois

MenardIL

Republican ×15 since 1968all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+42.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
13–27
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/40
55% of its elections
Closest election
1916
R+0.1
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+113.7 ptsDemocrats
1872-103.9 ptsRepublicans
1932+49.6 ptsDemocrats
1916-42.4 ptsRepublicans
1912+37.9 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
12,095
College (BA+)
28%
Median income
$82,176
2024 dollars
Non-white
5%
Rural
100%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

Cass, IL · Logan, IL · Mason, IL · Sangamon, IL