Kent, Delaware — Presidential Election Results
Kent, Delaware has voted Democratic in 4 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). It most recently flipped to Democratic in 2020. In 2024, it was 12.9 pts more Rep. than Delaware overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Delaware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | George W. Bush | Republican | 24,081 | 49.9% | 2.7 pts (1,291 votes) | 48,247 | — | 16.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | George W. Bush | Republican | 31,578 | 56.4% | 13.8 pts (7,706 votes) | 55,977 | -11.1 pts | 21.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 36,392 | 54.4% | 9.8 pts (6,565 votes) | 66,925 | +23.8 pts | 15.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 35,527 | 51.7% | 4.9 pts (3,392 votes) | 68,696 | -4.9 pts | 13.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Donald Trump | Republican | 36,991 | 49.6% | 4.9 pts (3,640 votes) | 74,598 | -10.2 pts | 17.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 44,552 | 51.2% | 4.1 pts (3,543 votes) | 87,025 | +9.3 pts | 15.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 44,222 | 50.2% | 2.0 pts (1,764 votes) | 88,141 | -2.1 pts | 12.9 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 | 127,229 | 37.9% of population |
| 2004 | 139,342 | 40.2% of population |
| 2008 | 157,925 | 42.4% of population |
| 2012 | 167,297 | 41.1% of population |
| 2016 | 174,542 | 42.7% of population |
| 2020 | 182,317 | 47.7% of population |
| 2024 | 192,690 | 45.7% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Kent shifted 4.8 points toward the Democratic 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
Kent has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Delaware's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%). Compare every county on the bellwether counties page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How has Kent voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Kent has voted Democratic in 4 of 7 recorded presidential elections and Republican in 3 of 7, based on county-level returns through 2024.
What was the closest presidential election in Kent?
Kent's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 2.0 points (1,764 votes) out of 88,141 total votes cast.
Has Kent ever flipped between parties?
Yes. Kent changed which party won the county in: 2008, 2016, 2020, based on the 2000-2024 record on this page.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Kent?
The widest margin on record for Kent was in 2004, when George W. Bush (Republican) won by 13.9 points.
How many votes were cast in Kent relative to its population?
In 2024, 88,141 votes were recorded in Kent against a total population of 192,690 (45.7% of the total population). This is a population-based figure, not a turnout rate against eligible or registered voters, which this site does not calculate.
Is Kent a presidential bellwether county?
Kent has matched the national popular winner in 6 of the last 7 presidential elections (86%), and Delaware's own statewide winner in 4 of 7 (57%).