Weymouth Town, Massachusetts
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | +11.8% |
| 2008 | +8.6% |
| 2012 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | +11.6% |
| 2020 | +21.8% |
| 2024 | +12.7% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | 54.5%Harris17,340 | 41.8%Trump13,299 | 3.7% | D+12.7 | R+9.1 | D+14.2 | 31,801 | |
| D | 59.8%Biden19,615 | 38.0%Trump12,460 | 2.3% | D+21.8 | D+10.2 | D+17.3 | 32,827 | |
| D | 52.2%Clinton15,398 | 40.6%Trump11,983 | 7.2% | D+11.6 | D+1.6 | D+9.5 | 29,494 | |
| D | 54.2%Obama15,571 | 44.2%Romney12,702 | 1.5% | D+10.0 | D+1.4 | D+6.1 | 28,709 | |
| D | 53.4%Obama14,727 | 44.8%McCain12,358 | 1.7% | D+8.6 | R+3.3 | D+1.3 | 27,561 | |
| D | 55.6%Kerry14,627 | 43.7%Bush11,507 | 0.7% | D+11.8 | — | D+14.3 | 26,330 |
Weymouth's working-class Irish-Catholic heritage has gradually blended with an influx of younger suburban households, making it a reliable bellwether in statewide Massachusetts races where margins in mid-size coastal cities often decide outcomes.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.8 points in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 9.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 12.7 points.
A population of 58,505, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $102,714 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Braintree Town and Norwood.
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Weymouth Town, Massachusetts. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/2578972/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.