Portland, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +13.4% |
| 2008 | +22.0% |
| 2012 | +11.1% |
| 2016 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | +6.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 52.3%Harris1,937 | 46.0%Trump1,704 | 1.7% | D+6.3 | R+2.6 | D+7.8 | 3,705 | |
| D | 53.6%Biden1,957 | 44.8%Trump1,634 | 1.6% | D+8.9 | D+8.8 | D+4.4 | 3,648 | |
| D | 47.5%Clinton1,546 | 47.4%Trump1,544 | 5.2% | D+0.1 | R+11.1 | R+2.0 | 3,258 | |
| D | 54.9%Obama1,721 | 43.8%Romney1,372 | 1.3% | D+11.1 | R+10.9 | D+7.3 | 3,134 | |
| D | 59.3%Obama1,812 | 37.3%McCain1,139 | 3.4% | D+22.0 | D+8.6 | D+14.8 | 3,055 | |
| D | 54.9%Kerry1,619 | 41.5%Bush1,224 | 3.6% | D+13.4 | — | D+15.8 | 2,950 |
Portland sits in New England. In 2024 it voted Democratic.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 22.0 points in 2008. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 6.3 points.
A population of 5,944, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $89,401 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Hazardville and Southwood Acres.
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Portland, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0961870/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.