Hudson County, New Jersey: null
New Jersey · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+27.9
2024 Margin
R+18.7%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 1988
Voting Streak
Classification
725K
Population
Hudson County, New Jersey voted D+27.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 144,765 votes (62.34%). This represented a R+18.7% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988.
Electoral Behavior
Volatility
9.8
Elasticity
Responsive
Trend
+0.3/yr
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+27.9
2020→2024 SwingR+18.7%
Voting StreakD since 1988
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population724,854
Median Age
35.6(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
67.7%(US: 47.9%)
Median Income
$86,854(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
28.1%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
40.7%(US: 18.6%)
Black
11.0%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
16.0%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
31.2%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
14.8%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
1.8%(US: 6.4%)
Presidential Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62.3%(144,765) | 34.4%(79,913) | D+27.9 | -18.7 |
| 2020 | 73.0%(181,452) | 26.4%(65,698) | D+46.6 | -5.5 |
| 2016 | 74.3%(163,917) | 22.2%(49,043) | D+52.1 | -3.9 |
| 2012 | 77.5%(153,108) | 21.4%(42,369) | D+56.0 | +9.3 |
| 2008 | 72.9%(154,140) | 26.2%(55,360) | D+46.8 | +11.5 |
| 2004 | 67.2%(127,447) | 32.0%(60,646) | D+35.2 | -9.2 |
| 2000 | 70.6%(118,206) | 26.2%(43,804) | D+44.5 | -2.4 |
| 1996 | 70.0%(116,121) | 23.1%(38,288) | D+46.9 | +28.9 |
| 1992 | 53.9%(99,799) | 35.9%(66,505) | D+18.0 | +10.3 |
| 1988 | 53.4%(98,507) | 45.7%(84,334) | D+7.7 | +16.6 |
Senate Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.1%(135,615) | 30.7%(64,050) | D+34.4 | -15.5 |
| 2020 | 73.6%(176,658) | 23.7%(56,917) | D+49.9 | -5.6 |
| 2018 | 76.3%(132,180) | 20.8%(36,087) | D+55.5 | -3.7 |
| 2014 | 78.4%(68,165) | 19.2%(16,707) | D+59.2 | +2.3 |
| 2013 | 77.8%(47,683) | 20.9%(12,830) | D+56.8 | -3.9 |
| 2012 | 79.3%(139,910) | 18.6%(32,876) | D+60.7 | +10.7 |
| 2008 | 73.7%(126,098) | 23.7%(40,573) | D+50.0 | -1.8 |
| 2006 | 75.1%(88,696) | 23.3%(27,536) | D+51.8 | +3.8 |
| 2002 | 72.8%(74,127) | 24.7%(25,194) | D+48.0 | +5.2 |
| 2000 | 70.2%(112,502) | 27.3%(43,820) | D+42.8 | -3.3 |
Governor Elections
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74.5%(127,181) | 24.0%(41,021) | D+50.5 | -12.5 |
| 2017 | 80.5%(88,271) | 17.5%(19,236) | D+62.9 | +51.8 |
| 2013 | 54.7%(53,386) | 43.6%(42,567) | D+11.1 | -32.3 |
| 2009 | 69.4%(82,075) | 26.1%(30,820) | D+43.4 | -9.8 |
| 2005 | 75.4%(87,409) | 22.2%(25,769) | D+53.2 | +14.7 |
| 2001 | 68.8%(85,074) | 30.3%(37,440) | D+38.5 | +13.7 |
| 1997 | 60.4%(80,526) | 35.6%(47,468) | D+24.8 | +5.8 |
| 1993 | 58.7%(80,013) | 39.7%(54,144) | D+19.0 | -29.8 |
| 1989 | 73.7%(95,122) | 25.0%(32,215) | D+48.7 | +79.7 |
| 1985 | 34.1%(46,195) | 65.1%(88,165) | R+31.0 | -60.4 |
Primary Election History
| Year | Party | Winner | Runner-up | Nominee? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dem | Joe Biden(81.6%) | Bernie Sanders(17.7%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(66.3%) | Bernie Sanders(33.6%) | ✓ |
| 2016 | GOP | Donald Trump(79.6%) | John Kasich(11.1%) | ✓ |
| 2008 | Dem | Hillary Clinton(62.1%) | Barack Obama(35.8%) | ✗ |
✓ = County picked eventual party nominee