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For context, when Reagan won Illinois by a huge margin, St Clair County was the only Metro East County to go for Mondale. Granted it only won by about 60%, not exactly a landslide for Mondale, but it was blue at a time when everyone around it was red. Today, even in 2026, it remains the lone blue county despite a heavy Republican push to turn it red. It's not happening anytime soon. Why? Because the majority of those in Fairview Heights, East St Louis, and Belleville remain true to the Democratic party. Until the big 3 turn Republican, it's not going to flip this county red. There's so much wishful thinking, but it ain't happening anytime soon. Rest assured those leaving red states, St Clair County will remain your island of blue in a sea of red! Mark my word, it'll stay blue through 2030's easy! Beyond that, who knows, the Republicans may get their own Bill Clinton and convince 99% of the country to vote for them. Until then, keep voting blue St Clair County residents, you're going to keep this lone Metro East county staying Democratic!!

1984 United States presidential election in Illinois results map by county - 1984 United States presidential election in Illinois - Wikipedia