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County record · fips 19121 · Iowa

MadisonIA

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

The Long Record

40 elections against the Iowa and national vote
2024 result
R+39.1
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
6–34
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
27/40
68% of its elections
Closest election
1984
R+1.6
this countyIowanational (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
1968-39.9 ptsRepublicans
1964+38.6 ptsDemocrats
1932+38.1 ptsDemocrats
1920-35.9 ptsRepublicans
1884+33.8 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
16,926
College (BA+)
27%
Median income
$90,855
2024 dollars
Non-white
6%
Rural
69%
Age 65+
18%

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

Neighbouring counties

Adair, IA · Clarke, IA · Dallas, IA · Union, IA · Warren, IA