Honolulu, Hawaii — Presidential Election Results
Honolulu, Hawaii has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 1.5 pts more Rep. than Hawaii overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 139,618 | 54.5% | 15.0 pts (38,308 votes) | 255,990 | — | 3.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 152,500 | 51.1% | 2.8 pts (8,343 votes) | 298,547 | -13.1 pts | 5.9 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 214,239 | 69.8% | 41.1 pts (126,075 votes) | 306,813 | +38.9 pts | 4.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 204,349 | 68.9% | 39.1 pts (115,888 votes) | 296,742 | -2.1 pts | 3.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 175,696 | 61.5% | 29.9 pts (85,370 votes) | 285,790 | -7.5 pts | 2.8 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 238,866 | 62.5% | 26.9 pts (102,616 votes) | 382,102 | -4.7 pts | 2.7 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 204,301 | 59.9% | 21.7 pts (73,812 votes) | 340,921 | -5.3 pts | 1.5 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 | 876,629 | 29.2% of population |
| 2004 | 907,997 | 32.9% of population |
| 2008 | 933,680 | 32.9% of population |
| 2012 | 977,994 | 30.3% of population |
| 2016 | 992,268 | 28.8% of population |
| 2020 | 1,012,407 | 37.7% of population |
| 2024 | 998,747 | 34.1% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Honolulu shifted 6.1 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
Honolulu has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Hawaii'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 Honolulu voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Honolulu 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 Honolulu?
Honolulu's closest recorded margin was in 2004, when John Kerry (Democratic) won by 2.8 points (8,343 votes) out of 298,547 total votes cast.
Has Honolulu ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Honolulu has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Honolulu?
The widest margin on record for Honolulu was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 41.7 points.
How many votes were cast in Honolulu relative to its population?
In 2024, 340,921 votes were recorded in Honolulu against a total population of 998,747 (34.1% 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 Honolulu a presidential bellwether county?
Honolulu has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Hawaii's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).