Cape May County, New Jersey: null
New Jersey · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+19.2
2024 Margin
R+3.1%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2000
Voting Streak
Classification
95K
Population
Cape May County, New Jersey voted R+19.2 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 32,151 votes (58.68%). This represented a R+3.1% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
4.1
Elasticity
Moderate
Trend
-0.5/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+19.2
2020→2024 SwingR+3.1%
Voting StreakR since 2000
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population95,263
Median Age
50.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
51.5%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$83,870(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
84.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.1%(US: 18.6%)
Black
3.7%(US: 12.3%)
Homeownership
79.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
8.7%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.4%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.5%(21,648) | 58.7%(32,151) | R+19.2 | -3.1 |
| 2020 | 41.7%(23,941) | 57.8%(33,158) | R+16.1 | +3.6 |
| 2016 | 38.1%(18,750) | 57.8%(28,446) | R+19.7 | -11.1 |
| 2012 | 45.0%(21,657) | 53.6%(25,781) | R+8.6 | +0.1 |
| 2008 | 45.0%(22,893) | 53.7%(27,288) | R+8.7 | +5.8 |
| 2004 | 42.3%(21,475) | 56.8%(28,832) | R+14.5 | -11.1 |
| 2000 | 46.6%(22,189) | 50.0%(23,794) | R+3.4 | -4.5 |
| 1996 | 44.1%(19,849) | 43.0%(19,357) | D+1.1 | +9.6 |
| 1992 | 35.5%(17,324) | 44.0%(21,502) | R+8.6 | +22.3 |
| 1988 | 34.2%(15,105) | 65.1%(28,738) | R+30.9 | +5.5 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.9%(20,096) | 59.8%(30,905) | R+20.9 | -5.8 |
| 2020 | 41.6%(22,952) | 56.7%(31,317) | R+15.2 | +10.1 |
| 2018 | 35.8%(14,555) | 61.0%(24,823) | R+25.2 | -8.9 |
| 2014 | 41.1%(11,572) | 57.4%(16,178) | R+16.4 | +2.5 |
| 2013 | 39.9%(7,080) | 58.8%(10,432) | R+18.9 | -13.5 |
| 2012 | 46.4%(19,965) | 51.7%(22,281) | R+5.4 | +2.0 |
| 2008 | 45.2%(20,374) | 52.6%(23,697) | R+7.4 | +8.6 |
| 2006 | 40.9%(14,038) | 56.9%(19,506) | R+15.9 | -6.9 |
| 2002 | 44.6%(14,760) | 53.6%(17,751) | R+9.0 | +13.3 |
| 2000 | 37.8%(16,781) | 60.1%(26,665) | R+22.3 | -12.0 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41.4%(18,270) | 58.0%(25,588) | R+16.6 | -8.2 |
| 2017 | 44.8%(13,566) | 53.2%(16,118) | R+8.4 | +36.4 |
| 2013 | 26.8%(8,798) | 71.6%(23,531) | R+44.9 | -28.8 |
| 2009 | 38.3%(13,379) | 54.3%(18,992) | R+16.1 | -10.4 |
| 2005 | 45.2%(14,375) | 50.9%(16,179) | R+5.7 | -4.7 |
| 2001 | 48.5%(17,118) | 49.5%(17,471) | R+1.0 | +6.7 |
| 1997 | 41.9%(15,395) | 49.6%(18,227) | R+7.7 | -16.8 |
| 1993 | 53.3%(19,904) | 44.2%(16,518) | D+9.1 | -2.9 |
| 1989 | 55.3%(19,642) | 43.4%(15,408) | D+11.9 | +62.1 |
| 1985 | 24.5%(7,665) | 74.7%(23,331) | R+50.2 | -30.2 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(85.5%) | Bernie Sanders(13.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(54.6%) | Bernie Sanders(44.9%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.3%) | John Kasich(13.8%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(59.2%) | Barack Obama(36.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee