Torrington, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −6.3% |
| 2008 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | −3.2% |
| 2016 | −19.6% |
| 2020 | −11.5% |
| 2024 | −14.0% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 42.2%Harris6,881 | 56.3%Trump9,168 | 1.5% | R+14.0 | R+2.5 | R+12.6 | 16,296 | |
| R | 43.3%Biden7,283 | 54.8%Trump9,220 | 1.9% | R+11.5 | D+8.0 | R+16.0 | 16,824 | |
| R | 37.8%Clinton5,713 | 57.3%Trump8,673 | 4.9% | R+19.6 | R+16.3 | R+21.7 | 15,131 | |
| R | 47.7%Obama6,853 | 51.0%Romney7,318 | 1.3% | R+3.2 | R+7.7 | R+7.1 | 14,353 | |
| D | 51.0%Obama8,159 | 46.5%McCain7,444 | 2.5% | D+4.5 | D+10.8 | R+2.8 | 15,995 | |
| R | 45.6%Kerry7,117 | 51.9%Bush8,101 | 2.4% | R+6.3 | — | R+3.9 | 15,596 |
Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County, a predominantly rural corner of Connecticut, and it swings more competitively than the state's coastal metros, making it a reliable bellwether for working-class voter trends in the region.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 4.5 points in 2008 and a Republican high of 19.6 points in 2016. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 2.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 14.0 points.
A population of 35,547, a 73% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $70,856 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Naugatuck and East Haven.
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Torrington, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0976500/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.