Massachusetts 2008 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2008, the Democratic candidate won 14 of Massachusetts's 14 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | Barack Obama | Democratic | 74,264 | 56.1% | 14.0 pts | 132,270 |
| Berkshire | Barack Obama | Democratic | 49,558 | 74.9% | 52.4 pts | 66,130 |
| Bristol | Barack Obama | Democratic | 146,861 | 60.4% | 23.1 pts | 243,120 |
| Dukes | Barack Obama | Democratic | 7,913 | 75.0% | 51.8 pts | 10,553 |
| Essex | Barack Obama | Democratic | 208,976 | 59.1% | 20.3 pts | 353,665 |
| Franklin | Barack Obama | Democratic | 27,919 | 72.4% | 47.7 pts | 38,549 |
| Hampden | Barack Obama | Democratic | 121,454 | 61.4% | 25.3 pts | 197,841 |
| Hampshire | Barack Obama | Democratic | 56,869 | 71.5% | 45.6 pts | 79,570 |
| Middlesex | Barack Obama | Democratic | 464,484 | 64.0% | 30.1 pts | 726,031 |
| Nantucket | Barack Obama | Democratic | 4,073 | 67.3% | 36.5 pts | 6,052 |
| Norfolk | Barack Obama | Democratic | 200,675 | 58.2% | 18.5 pts | 344,916 |
| Plymouth | Barack Obama | Democratic | 131,823 | 52.8% | 7.6 pts | 249,828 |
| Suffolk | Barack Obama | Democratic | 207,127 | 76.9% | 55.7 pts | 269,221 |
| Worcester | Barack Obama | Democratic | 202,107 | 55.6% | 13.8 pts | 363,590 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in Massachusetts in 2008?
The Democratic candidate won 14 of Massachusetts's 14 counties in 2008, with 0 counties going to the other major party.
Which Massachusetts county had the closest presidential result in 2008?
Plymouth had the closest margin in Massachusetts in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 7.6 points out of 249,828 total votes cast.
Which Massachusetts county had the widest presidential margin in 2008?
Suffolk had the widest margin in Massachusetts in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 55.7 points.
How many counties are included in Massachusetts's 2008 presidential results?
This page covers 14 counties in Massachusetts for the 2008 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.