Tolland, Connecticut — Presidential Election Results
Tolland, Connecticut has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 6.6 pts more Rep. than Connecticut overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 33,554 | 53.5% | 14.1 pts (8,849 votes) | 62,700 | — | 3.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 39,146 | 54.6% | 11.0 pts (7,901 votes) | 71,729 | -4.0 pts | 0.7 pts more Dem. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 44,969 | 59.6% | 20.8 pts (15,707 votes) | 75,406 | +9.9 pts | 1.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 39,366 | 55.5% | 12.6 pts (8,916 votes) | 70,928 | -8.4 pts | 4.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 38,506 | 49.7% | 5.6 pts (4,312 votes) | 77,424 | -6.8 pts | 8.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 44,151 | 54.7% | 11.5 pts (9,313 votes) | 80,714 | +5.9 pts | 8.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 43,311 | 53.1% | 8.0 pts (6,538 votes) | 81,520 | -3.6 pts | 6.6 pts more Rep. |
Population Context
Total Census Bureau population estimate for the county that year, and recorded votes as a share of that total population. This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
| Year | County Population | Votes Cast (% of Population) |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 136,863 | 45.8% of population |
| 2004 | 146,706 | 48.9% of population |
| 2008 | 151,583 | 49.7% of population |
| 2012 | 151,967 | 46.7% of population |
| 2016 | 151,162 | 51.2% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Tolland shifted 7.0 points toward the Republican candidate, based on recorded county returns. This reflects the vote totals in this dataset only; no claim is made here about the causes of that shift.
Margin Over Time
Democratic candidate's margin (percentage points, two-party vote share). Positive values favor the Democratic candidate; negative values favor the Republican candidate.
Bellwether Status
Tolland has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Connecticut's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Tolland voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Tolland has voted Democratic in 7 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 0 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Tolland?
Tolland's closest recorded margin was in 2016, when Hillary Clinton (Democratic) won by 5.9 points (4,312 votes) out of 77,424 total votes cast.
Has Tolland ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Tolland has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Tolland?
The widest margin on record for Tolland was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 21.2 points.
Is Tolland a presidential bellwether county?
Tolland has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Connecticut's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).