Norwich, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +25.9% |
| 2008 | +32.9% |
| 2012 | +34.2% |
| 2016 | +16.6% |
| 2020 | +24.0% |
| 2024 | +17.2% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 57.8%Harris8,617 | 40.6%Trump6,051 | 1.7% | D+17.2 | R+6.8 | D+18.7 | 14,920 | |
| D | 60.9%Biden9,306 | 36.9%Trump5,643 | 2.2% | D+24.0 | D+7.4 | D+19.5 | 15,290 | |
| D | 55.3%Clinton7,453 | 38.7%Trump5,217 | 6.0% | D+16.6 | R+17.6 | D+14.5 | 13,476 | |
| D | 66.3%Obama8,576 | 32.1%Romney4,157 | 1.6% | D+34.2 | D+1.2 | D+30.3 | 12,939 | |
| D | 65.7%Obama9,201 | 32.8%McCain4,589 | 1.5% | D+32.9 | D+7.0 | D+25.7 | 14,006 | |
| D | 61.8%Kerry8,094 | 35.8%Bush4,698 | 2.4% | D+25.9 | — | D+28.4 | 13,107 |
Norwich sits at the confluence of three rivers in New London County, and its heavily Democratic registration has coexisted with competitive swings in statewide races, making it a reliable bellwether for working-class urban turnout in eastern Connecticut.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.2 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 6.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 17.2 points.
A population of 39,973, a 56% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $65,024 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Meriden and Fitchburg.
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Norwich, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0956200/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.