Bethel, Alaska
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −1.6% |
| 2008 | +11.7% |
| 2012 | +47.1% |
| 2016 | +25.8% |
| 2020 | +20.6% |
| 2024 | +7.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 50.8%Harris736 | 43.8%Trump634 | 5.5% | D+7.0 | R+13.5 | D+8.5 | 1,449 | |
| D | 58.4%Biden1,072 | 37.8%Trump694 | 3.8% | D+20.6 | R+5.2 | D+16.1 | 1,836 | |
| D | 56.2%Clinton975 | 30.4%Trump527 | 13.4% | D+25.8 | R+21.2 | D+23.7 | 1,735 | |
| D | 72.1%Obama1,193 | 25.0%Romney414 | 2.9% | D+47.1 | D+35.4 | D+43.2 | 1,655 | |
| D | 54.5%Obama920 | 42.9%McCain723 | 2.6% | D+11.7 | D+13.3 | D+4.4 | 1,687 | |
| R | 46.7%Kerry114 | 48.4%Bush118 | 4.9% | R+1.6 | — | D+0.8 | 244 |
Bethel is the largest city in the Y-K Delta and a regional center for surrounding villages, with Yup'ik residents comprising a substantial majority and consistently driving high Alaska Native turnout in state and federal contests.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 47.1 points in 2012 and a Republican high of 1.6 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 13.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 7.0 points.
A population of 6,312, a 17% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $117,255 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of West Loch Estate and East Kapolei.
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Bethel, Alaska. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0206520/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.