Question 1

How did Franklin, Illinois vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Franklin, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+50.5. Kamala D Harris received 4,257 votes and Donald Trump received 13,200 out of 17,692 total votes cast, a 3.1-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Franklin, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Franklin, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2004. The largest single-election swing was 109.2 points in 1876.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Franklin, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Franklin, Illinois has a population of 37,323 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 94.1% non-Hispanic white, 2.0% Hispanic. About 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $56,740.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Franklin, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Franklin, Illinois are Marion, Belmont, Columbiana. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

Franklin County, Illinois

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