West Haven, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +21.2% |
| 2008 | +33.5% |
| 2012 | +38.6% |
| 2016 | +22.4% |
| 2020 | +27.1% |
| 2024 | +21.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 60.0%Harris12,310 | 38.7%Trump7,949 | 1.3% | D+21.3 | R+5.8 | D+22.7 | 20,517 | |
| D | 63.0%Biden14,245 | 35.9%Trump8,126 | 1.0% | D+27.1 | D+4.6 | D+22.6 | 22,605 | |
| D | 59.5%Clinton12,477 | 37.1%Trump7,774 | 3.4% | D+22.4 | R+16.1 | D+20.3 | 20,969 | |
| D | 68.8%Obama14,845 | 30.2%Romney6,520 | 1.0% | D+38.6 | D+5.1 | D+34.7 | 21,591 | |
| D | 66.1%Obama14,186 | 32.6%McCain7,005 | 1.3% | D+33.5 | D+12.2 | D+26.2 | 21,465 | |
| D | 59.4%Kerry12,076 | 38.2%Bush7,763 | 2.4% | D+21.2 | — | D+23.7 | 20,327 |
West Haven's electorate skews heavily Democratic by registration, but turnout gaps between presidential and municipal cycles can swing local contests by double digits, making mobilization a persistent strategic variable.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 38.6 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 5.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 21.3 points.
A population of 55,351, a 47% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $74,382 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Meriden and New Britain.
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West Haven, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0982800/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.