Question 1

How did Kent, Maryland vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Accepted Answer

Kent, Maryland voted Republican in 2024 with a margin of R+2.8. Kamala D Harris received 5,251 votes and Donald Trump received 5,561 out of 11,128 total votes cast, a 4.0-point shift toward Republicans from 2020.

Question 2

What is Kent, Maryland's political history?

Accepted Answer

Kent, Maryland has 40 presidential elections on record, spanning 1868 to 2024. Democrats have won 23 and Republicans 17 of those contests. The largest single-election swing was 67.8 points in 1872.

Question 3

What are the demographics of Kent, Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Kent, Maryland has a population of 19,346 according to the 2020 Census. The racial composition is 75.9% non-Hispanic white, 5.8% Hispanic, 14.0% Black. About 40% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median household income is $80,147.

Question 4

Which places are most similar to Kent, Maryland?

Accepted Answer

Based on demographic and electoral similarity analysis, the three most similar countys to Kent, Maryland are Beaufort, Ontario, Warren. Similarity is computed using a vector embedding of demographic, economic, and electoral characteristics.

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