Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Williamson, Illinois voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+38.7. Kamala D Harris received 9,890 votes and Donald Trump received 22,686 out of 33,068 total votes cast, a 1.4-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Williamson, Illinois's political history?

Accepted Answer

Williamson, Illinois has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. It has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The largest single-election swing was 70.8 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Williamson, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Williamson, Illinois has a population of 66,876 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 87.9% non-Hispanic white, 2.9% Hispanic, 4.5% Black. About 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $65,604.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Williamson, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Williamson, Illinois are Anderson, Harrison, Howard. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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