Hillsborough County, New Hampshire: True Battleground
New Hampshire · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
D+2.9
2024 Margin
R+4.8%
2020→2024 Swing
D since 2020
Voting Streak
423K
Population
Hillsborough County, New Hampshire voted D+2.9 for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 118,777 votes (50.66%). This represented a R+4.8% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 2020.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultD+2.9
2020→2024 SwingR+4.8%
Voting StreakD since 2020
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population422,937
Median Age
40.9(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
40.6%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$95,112(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
81.0%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
8.3%(US: 18.6%)
Black
2.6%(US: 12.3%)
Asian
4.2%(US: 5.7%)
Homeownership
67.5%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
6.5%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
7.1%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
10.2%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.7%(118,777) | 47.8%(112,059) | D+2.9 | R+4.8 |
| 2020 | 52.8%(122,344) | 45.2%(104,625) | D+7.7 | D+7.9 |
| 2016 | 46.5%(99,589) | 46.7%(100,013) | R+0.2 | R+1.3 |
| 2012 | 49.7%(102,303) | 48.6%(99,991) | D+1.1 | R+2.6 |
| 2008 | 51.4%(104,820) | 47.7%(97,178) | D+3.8 | D+6.6 |
| 2004 | 48.2%(94,121) | 51.1%(99,724) | R+2.9 | R+1.1 |
| 2000 | 46.8%(77,625) | 48.6%(80,649) | R+1.8 | R+9.9 |
| 1996 | 48.6%(71,282) | 40.5%(59,441) | D+8.1 | D+10.1 |
| 1992 | 37.0%(58,470) | 39.0%(61,620) | R+2.0 | D+29.3 |
| 1988 | 33.7%(45,799) | 65.0%(88,261) | R+31.3 | D+10.5 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53.2%(91,776) | 44.6%(76,862) | D+8.7 | R+6.9 |
| 2020 | 56.5%(129,100) | 41.0%(93,607) | D+15.5 | D+18.6 |
| 2016 | 46.3%(98,727) | 49.4%(105,156) | R+3.0 | R+0.6 |
| 2014 | 48.6%(67,191) | 51.0%(70,529) | R+2.4 | D+27.2 |
| 2010 | 33.7%(43,924) | 63.3%(82,511) | R+29.6 | R+30.6 |
| 2008 | 48.8%(97,734) | 47.8%(95,646) | D+1.0 | D+37.1 |
| 2004 | 31.9%(60,409) | 68.0%(128,739) | R+36.1 | R+27.6 |
| 2002 | 44.5%(57,354) | 53.0%(68,320) | R+8.5 | D+32.6 |
| 1998 | 27.5%(25,401) | 68.6%(63,325) | R+41.1 | R+33.5 |
| 1996 | 44.0%(63,779) | 51.6%(74,708) | R+7.5 | D+2.0 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.5%(100,395) | 54.5%(125,883) | R+11.0 | D+6.4 |
| 2022 | 40.5%(69,673) | 58.0%(99,608) | R+17.4 | D+16.8 |
| 2020 | 32.1%(72,614) | 66.3%(150,153) | R+34.2 | R+24.5 |
| 2018 | 44.3%(72,033) | 54.1%(87,846) | R+9.7 | R+5.6 |
| 2016 | 45.6%(95,231) | 49.7%(103,811) | R+4.1 | R+2.3 |
| 2014 | 49.0%(67,525) | 50.8%(70,041) | R+1.8 | R+8.7 |
| 2012 | 52.0%(104,547) | 45.1%(90,621) | D+6.9 | D+5.0 |
| 2010 | 49.9%(65,183) | 48.0%(62,704) | D+1.9 | R+37.9 |
| 2008 | 68.7%(135,189) | 28.9%(56,831) | D+39.8 | R+2.9 |
| 2006 | 71.3%(81,222) | 28.5%(32,478) | D+42.8 | D+47.7 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
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