Election Results and Trends in Naperville, IL
In the last Presidential election, Naperville, IL voted predominantly Democrat, with 56.0% of voters casting their ballot for Biden, while 42.0% of voters in Naperville voted for Trump, and other parties voting 2.0%. Based on these voting patterns, Naperville is considered a moderately liberal city. Specifically, it ranks 164th out of the most populated 333 cities in the United States in terms of liberalism based on the 2020 Presidential election results. Conversely, when looking at the conservative voting patterns in the 2020 election, Naperville ranks 173rd out of the 333 most populated cities, indicating a relatively low conservative vote.
Presidential Elections Voting Trend
Naperville has shown a tendency to support Republican candidates in Presidential elections, although this has slightly shifted recently. Voters in the city supported Bob Dole in 1996, George W. Bush (2000 and 2004), John McCain (2008), and Mitt Romney (2012). However, the margin narrowed in 2016 with support for Donald Trump, and in 2020, Naperville slightly favored Joe Biden, reflecting a gradual movement towards Democrat candidates.
Local Elections
Regarding city-level elections, Naperville has maintained a nonpartisan approach, with local candidates often running without apparent party affiliations. City Council and Mayoral races typically focus on local issues, and voters tend to evaluate individual candidate platforms rather than strict party ideologies. While conservative values have influenced some local leaders, there's also been a significant emphasis on collaborative governance and community-centered policies.
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