West Hartford, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +28.2% |
| 2008 | +39.9% |
| 2012 | +33.3% |
| 2016 | +47.2% |
| 2020 | +51.9% |
| 2024 | +50.1% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 74.1%Harris26,254 | 24.0%Trump8,494 | 2.0% | D+50.1 | R+1.8 | D+51.6 | 35,447 | |
| D | 75.2%Biden27,298 | 23.3%Trump8,451 | 1.5% | D+51.9 | D+4.8 | D+47.5 | 36,291 | |
| D | 71.3%Clinton23,781 | 24.2%Trump8,055 | 4.5% | D+47.2 | D+13.9 | D+45.1 | 33,346 | |
| D | 66.1%Obama21,739 | 32.8%Romney10,780 | 1.2% | D+33.3 | R+6.6 | D+29.4 | 32,907 | |
| D | 69.3%Obama23,576 | 29.5%McCain10,021 | 1.2% | D+39.9 | D+11.7 | D+32.6 | 34,003 | |
| D | 63.4%Kerry20,168 | 35.2%Bush11,195 | 1.4% | D+28.2 | — | D+30.7 | 31,812 |
West Hartford is one of Connecticut's most-educated municipalities, with a large share of professional households that have tilted its margins decisively in recent statewide cycles. Its town-center density sets it apart from surrounding suburban towns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 51.9 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 1.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.1 points.
A population of 63,620, a 69% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $129,890 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Arlington and Brighton.
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West Hartford, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0982660/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.