Willimantic, Connecticut
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +46.6% |
| 2008 | +53.1% |
| 2012 | +56.5% |
| 2016 | +46.5% |
| 2020 | +39.8% |
| 2024 | +19.9% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 58.9%Harris3,493 | 39.0%Trump2,311 | 2.2% | D+19.9 | R+19.9 | D+21.4 | 5,933 | |
| D | 69.0%Biden3,706 | 29.2%Trump1,568 | 1.8% | D+39.8 | R+6.6 | D+35.4 | 5,370 | |
| D | 70.4%Clinton3,799 | 24.0%Trump1,293 | 5.6% | D+46.5 | R+10.0 | D+44.4 | 5,395 | |
| D | 77.3%Obama4,651 | 20.9%Romney1,254 | 1.8% | D+56.5 | D+3.4 | D+52.6 | 6,013 | |
| D | 75.7%Obama4,457 | 22.6%McCain1,331 | 1.7% | D+53.1 | D+6.5 | D+45.8 | 5,887 | |
| D | 72.3%Kerry3,954 | 25.7%Bush1,403 | 2.0% | D+46.6 | — | D+49.1 | 5,469 |
Willimantic's dense, post-industrial neighborhoods and a resident university population combine to produce turnout patterns and demographic trends that diverge sharply from the surrounding rural Windham County precincts.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 56.5 points in 2012. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 19.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 19.9 points.
A population of 18,096, a 43% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $45,962 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of New London and Southbridge Town.
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Willimantic, Connecticut. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/0985810/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.