East Hartford, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +36.8% |
| 2008 | +47.5% |
| 2012 | +51.0% |
| 2016 | +41.8% |
| 2020 | +45.0% |
| 2024 | +38.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 68.4%Harris12,504 | 30.4%Trump5,550 | 1.2% | D+38.0 | R+6.9 | D+39.5 | 18,280 | |
| D | 71.8%Biden14,787 | 26.8%Trump5,524 | 1.4% | D+45.0 | D+3.1 | D+40.5 | 20,607 | |
| D | 69.2%Clinton13,180 | 27.4%Trump5,213 | 3.4% | D+41.8 | R+9.2 | D+39.7 | 19,047 | |
| D | 74.9%Obama14,613 | 23.9%Romney4,661 | 1.2% | D+51.0 | D+3.5 | D+47.2 | 19,504 | |
| D | 73.1%Obama14,811 | 25.7%McCain5,195 | 1.2% | D+47.5 | D+10.7 | D+40.2 | 20,248 | |
| D | 67.6%Kerry12,674 | 30.9%Bush5,785 | 1.5% | D+36.8 | — | D+39.2 | 18,738 |
East Hartford's population skews younger and more racially diverse than the Connecticut median, and its high share of renter-occupied housing correlates with elevated turnout volatility in off-cycle municipal elections.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 51.0 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 38.0 points.
A population of 50,918, a 32% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,778 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hartford and Bridgeport.
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East Hartford, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0922700/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.