Preakness, New Jersey
Presidential margin, 2004–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 2004 | −19.5% |
| 2008 | −8.9% |
| 2012 | −7.9% |
| 2016 | −11.4% |
| 2020 | −5.8% |
| 2024 | −16.3% |
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Swing | vs U.S. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 39.7%Harris3,938 | 56.0%Trump5,559 | 4.3% | R+16.3 | R+10.5 | R+14.9 | 9,925 | |
| R | 46.8%Biden4,842 | 52.6%Trump5,445 | 0.6% | R+5.8 | D+5.5 | R+10.3 | 10,349 | |
| R | 42.9%Clinton3,923 | 54.3%Trump4,962 | 2.8% | R+11.4 | R+3.5 | R+13.5 | 9,144 | |
| R | 45.6%Obama3,916 | 53.4%Romney4,591 | 1.0% | R+7.9 | D+1.0 | R+11.7 | 8,590 | |
| R | 45.1%Obama4,089 | 54.0%McCain4,896 | 1.0% | R+8.9 | D+10.6 | R+16.2 | 9,074 | |
| R | 40.1%Kerry3,428 | 59.6%Bush5,096 | 0.3% | R+19.5 | — | R+17.1 | 8,546 |
Preakness is a census-designated place within Wayne, Passaic County, where Latino residents form a substantial share of a majority-minority population that has driven competitive margins in state legislative races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 19.5 points in 2004. Between 2020 and 2024 the city moved 10.5 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 16.3 points.
A population of 18,520, a 71% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $133,205 describe the city. The city's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Ringwood and Wanaque.
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Preakness, New Jersey. Akashic. https://akashic.app/city/3460810/. Accessed May 20, 2026. License: CC BY 4.0.