Hampden, Massachusetts — Presidential Election Results
Hampden, Massachusetts has voted Democratic in 7 of the last 7 presidential elections on record (2000–2024). In 2024, it was 16.8 pts more Rep. than Massachusetts overall.
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Full Election History, 2000–2024
| Year | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast | Swing | Vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Al Gore | Democratic | 100,103 | 58.2% | 23.6 pts (40,545 votes) | 172,093 | — | 4.2 pts more Rep. |
| 2004 | John Kerry | Democratic | 113,710 | 60.9% | 22.9 pts (42,785 votes) | 186,639 | -2.2 pts | 2.3 pts more Rep. |
| 2008 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 121,454 | 61.4% | 25.3 pts (50,104 votes) | 197,841 | +2.8 pts | 0.4 pts more Rep. |
| 2012 | Barack Obama | Democratic | 123,619 | 61.7% | 25.1 pts (50,227 votes) | 200,399 | -0.5 pts | 1.9 pts more Dem. |
| 2016 | Hillary Clinton | Democratic | 112,590 | 55.4% | 16.7 pts (33,905 votes) | 203,117 | -7.8 pts | 11.6 pts more Rep. |
| 2020 | Joseph R Biden Jr | Democratic | 125,948 | 57.0% | 17.5 pts (38,630 votes) | 220,793 | +0.4 pts | 16.1 pts more Rep. |
| 2024 | Kamala D Harris | Democratic | 110,937 | 53.2% | 8.9 pts (18,463 votes) | 208,604 | -9.0 pts | 16.8 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 | 456,533 | 37.7% of population |
| 2004 | 460,841 | 40.5% of population |
| 2008 | 462,053 | 42.8% of population |
| 2012 | 466,955 | 42.9% of population |
| 2016 | 467,778 | 43.4% of population |
| 2020 | 463,714 | 47.6% of population |
| 2024 | 464,151 | 44.9% of population |
Trend
Between 2000 and 2024, the two-party presidential margin in Hampden shifted 16.3 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
Hampden has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Massachusetts'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 Hampden voted in presidential elections since 2000?
Since 2000, Hampden 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 Hampden?
Hampden's closest recorded margin was in 2024, when Kamala D Harris (Democratic) won by 9.1 points (18,463 votes) out of 208,604 total votes cast.
Has Hampden ever flipped between parties?
Not in the 2000-2024 record on this page -- Hampden has voted for the same party in every recorded presidential election in that span.
What is the largest presidential election margin recorded in Hampden?
The widest margin on record for Hampden was in 2008, when Barack Obama (Democratic) won by 26.0 points.
How many votes were cast in Hampden relative to its population?
In 2024, 208,604 votes were recorded in Hampden against a total population of 464,151 (44.9% 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 Hampden a presidential bellwether county?
Hampden has matched the national popular winner in 3 of the last 7 presidential elections (43%), and Massachusetts's own statewide winner in 7 of 7 (100%).