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County record · fips 17157 · Illinois

RandolphIL

Republican ×7 since 2000all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Illinois and national vote
2024 result
R+50.9
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1948
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
1916-36.1 ptsRepublicans
1968-35.3 ptsRepublicans
1872+34.7 ptsDemocrats
1912+33.0 ptsDemocrats
1920-31.0 ptsRepublicans

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
30,058
College (BA+)
15%
Median income
$68,131
2024 dollars
Non-white
15%
Rural
79%
Age 65+
21%

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

Neighbouring counties

Jackson, IL · Monroe, IL · Perry, IL · St. Clair, IL · Washington, IL · Perry, MO · Ste. Genevieve, MO